Hi all, I was hoping to get some honest answers on an issue that has arised recently.
My son is 4 and attends Kindy. In the afternoon we go and collect his big sister from her school (different from his) and he gravitates straight towards a bunch of boys around the same age (same kindy, different days - not classmates) who then turn around and say nasty things to him like, you can't play, and we're not your friend. (nasty buggers)
My darling (sometimes) child has been known to whack them on occasion in frustration and anger at the way they treat him, and has been growled at by parents on 2 occations because of this (a whole other issue - these parents think that their children can do no wrong).
My issue is the other parents seem to have targeted my son and are telling their kids not to play with him and to stay away from him......all he wanted to do was play........
What do I do??? All these kids are attending the same school next year, and I am concerned that he will be bullied by the kids and their parents........
I'm thinking of buying him the most awesome remote control car just so he can take it to school and tell the other boys to get stuffed when they want to play (yeh, im feeling childish now......so over it)
Advice please, especially how to deal with parents without causing contention.
Thanks
Maybe one of the reasons your son is socially stunted is because you're seeking parenting advice from a water sports forum.
Or maybe it's because whenever he belts another kid you buy him a remote control car.
Just ideas.
Wow hoop, nasty much??
Actually if I am correct this is a 'general' section is it not??
So are you saying that people who love the water have no good advice for a parent??
Also just to be clear, never have I rewarded inappropriate behaviour.
Perhaps you my dear are somewhat 'stunted'.
^ Sounds like Mark may have hit the nail on the head?
Can I just paraphrase your tale?
"My son hits other kids. The other kids' parents tell their kids to stay away from him. I'm worried they will bully him next year"
WTF?
Good on ya evlPanda, feel better all the way up there on your high horse? Must be so awesome to be perfect and to have perfect children.
The whole issue was that there was no issue UNTIL these kids started being horrible to my son. Never have I applauded hitting, and yes this concerns me and yes I am dealing with things on my side of things.
I think if you read my post I asked for ADVICE not JUDGEMENT
Beep beep beep beep......... Sorry thats my reversing beeper, Im outta here ( tis a hot one)
Good luck and hope thinks get sorted....
GT
Sorry, this one was headed where no-one wants to go.
Topic locked.
P.S. Boys, stop picking on Barbie!! 
