tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141383639448060234.post7875401717036036791..comments2024-02-05T17:00:31.227+11:00Comments on Working Through It: RetaliationJackie Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06322613989851869319noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141383639448060234.post-87290704626036088592014-04-25T08:48:44.094+10:002014-04-25T08:48:44.094+10:00I was a bit the same, River. Books were always my ...I was a bit the same, River. Books were always my best friends. And like you, I could probably have benefited from leaving the books alone a bit more. <br />It's an interesting thing with A and M - maybe being twins, there's no 'older' one to look out for the younger one. They stick together a bit but don't really actively stand up for the other one. I tell them to, but at the same time don't want to put too much responsibility on one for looking out for the other. M wasn't nearby when this happened. They do have a built-in friend though - whenever one has no one to play with she knows at least she can hang out with her sister and her sister's friends.Jackie Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06322613989851869319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141383639448060234.post-74081480640325718392014-04-25T08:44:41.387+10:002014-04-25T08:44:41.387+10:00Yes just like when I was being bullied as a kid, m...Yes just like when I was being bullied as a kid, my dad came to the playground and threatened the kid. Not what we do these days, of course!Jackie Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06322613989851869319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141383639448060234.post-3230150374514475632014-04-25T08:43:43.071+10:002014-04-25T08:43:43.071+10:00Yes, it will all pass before we know it I'm su...Yes, it will all pass before we know it I'm sureJackie Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06322613989851869319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141383639448060234.post-78773456950153118632014-04-25T08:43:19.625+10:002014-04-25T08:43:19.625+10:00Yes!Yes!Jackie Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06322613989851869319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141383639448060234.post-56793179805368027032014-04-25T08:43:03.755+10:002014-04-25T08:43:03.755+10:00and always will beand always will beJackie Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06322613989851869319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141383639448060234.post-37550672472475622932014-04-25T08:42:46.181+10:002014-04-25T08:42:46.181+10:00Never mind, I know what you mean! :)Never mind, I know what you mean! :)Jackie Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06322613989851869319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141383639448060234.post-48684461002774555632014-04-25T08:42:08.639+10:002014-04-25T08:42:08.639+10:00I know she'll grow into herself, and will be g...I know she'll grow into herself, and will be gorgeous and happier when she's older - just wish she could see herself that way sooner!Jackie Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06322613989851869319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141383639448060234.post-83118841232641906462014-04-24T18:48:37.406+10:002014-04-24T18:48:37.406+10:00Six and seven is so very, very young to be thinkin...Six and seven is so very, very young to be thinking those types of thoughts. I would wish that no one ever thought that way.<br />I remember being totally clueless about schoolyard dynamics, covered it by hiding myself in a book. Many, many books. I'm still clueless, maybe I should have looked up from a book occasionally? <br />Anyway, I agree with what you said, sometimes you have to fight back, make a stand. I hope things go well for A. <br />Does M ever help out when things are difficult for A in the schoolyard? <br />My son would sometimes tease his sister mercilessly at home, but he was her biggest defender/protector at school.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141383639448060234.post-33039049759143876392014-04-24T07:39:48.038+10:002014-04-24T07:39:48.038+10:00feel your frustration Jackie, especially after all...feel your frustration Jackie, especially after all A's been through. The 'ignore them, tell the teacher' advice is best - we all know that, but as you say, it doesn't always work with kids like Alex. So why not give as good as you get - these bullies want to belittle kids, not be challenged - if they don't get the reaction they want, eventually they're likely to lose interest. Though probably move on to someone else. Sadly. I really hope A does stand up to Alex. I'm sure you wouldn't mind a little chat with him yourself.. Jumble Treehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18178572046978666630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141383639448060234.post-22650256671965140922014-04-24T06:56:25.546+10:002014-04-24T06:56:25.546+10:00Jackie, kids sometimes are difficult but they fast...Jackie, kids sometimes are difficult but they fast become adults and intelligent ones.Gosiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14604712540141917583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141383639448060234.post-45109313541705822842014-04-24T05:55:32.246+10:002014-04-24T05:55:32.246+10:00Wonderful advice, on a truly hurtful topic. And, ...Wonderful advice, on a truly hurtful topic. And, at a guess, the teasing A receives hurts you nearly as much as it does her.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141383639448060234.post-34304345558033663362014-04-24T05:35:30.314+10:002014-04-24T05:35:30.314+10:00It's tough being a kid...always has been.It's tough being a kid...always has been.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141383639448060234.post-19433996797081202982014-04-23T23:53:30.739+10:002014-04-23T23:53:30.739+10:00I couldn't agree more. Sometimes the only thin...I couldn't agree more. Sometimes the only thing that works is to hit back with fists (if it's physical) or sharp-tongued barbs if it's verbal. It's the only thing bullies understand. Luckily, since I was a small kid, I quickly developed a reputation for tongue slapping anyone who messed with me. -That came out all wrong and now you see why I was picked on! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12871616926104843281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141383639448060234.post-90786762520517002012014-04-23T23:47:24.098+10:002014-04-23T23:47:24.098+10:00Sometimes as a last resort you have to fight back....Sometimes as a last resort you have to fight back. I recommend a punch to the face. Bullies cry when punched/slapped in the face.<br /><br />The young girls that are a little pudgy in adolescence grow up to be voluptuous, and do not give the a-hole bullies of their youth the time of day. joehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08520161706680568508noreply@blogger.com