Bullies in School

I received a disturbing call this afternoon about some boys bullying my boy in school.  Though I tell myself to let the kids handle it, I find that kids these day should understand that bullies in school should be dealt with.  I grew up with protection from my Dad since he had connection with the secret society.  I recalled my call home and how he brought his "friends" down to my school entrance.  

After deeper thoughts, I decided to confront the teachers and the kids on the matter tomorrow.  My objective is to illustrate that kids should be encourage to communicate with parent openly.  By my presence in school, I hope to reward my kids for the truthfulness in sharing the incident to me.  I maybe wrong but I feel the significance to address to the matter immediate is the right thing to do.  

On the hind sight, these kids maybe lonely at home and need attention in school.  They may not aware of this action is nuisance.  Some adults may also think that kids are only playing.  I would say that it is not your kids or their kids do not dare to share such incident to them due to the known fact of their parent indifferent attitude to the matter.

While writing this blog, I began to appreciate my constant reminder to them about school bullies and the process to report such incident.  The last thing I want to face is that they have been bullied in a more serious scenario.  The daily dinner small talk and the daily 1:1 meeting with the kids are working out.  I will continue to encourage open communication at home.   

Before I start my Maths tuition, let me end this Blog with 3 things that make me smile today:

1) Met up with old colleagues and laugh about each other changes

2) Made up my mind to inform the teacher and assure my kid on the resolution

3) Nicole's positive changes in attitude over examination and her willingness to explain her thoughts