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Son asked me about handling bullying the right way
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Mack G.Regular
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My 10 year old came to me upset because another kid at school was pushing him around. First thing he asked was if he should fight back. I told him no, but here's what you do. First, you tell a teacher. If that doesn't work, you tell me and we go talk to the principal together like men. That's how you handle it with honor and integrity. There's a difference between being tough and being a thug. I want him to stand up for himself but do it the right way. Sometimes the strongest thing a man can do is walk away or ask for help.
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This is one of those moments that matters. How you handle this conversation sets the tone for whether he comes to you with bigger stuff later. Sounds like you're doing it right by being the person he trusts.
My 8yo had something similar happen last year. We practiced what he could say and do, role played it even. Took the shame away and made him feel more in control of the situation.