Is unkindness a form of bullying?

[paisley_mittens]

I think the problem has been solved. On Monday morning I tried speaking with her teacher, who flatly stated that she didn't see this as a case of bullying. I told her that she was wrong and that I was ready to call the little bully's parents. She refused to give me their phone number, and referred me to the counsellor. While she was tracking down the counsellor, I approached my daughter's bully and told her that if I hear she is unkind to Lucy again I will be speaking to her parents. You should've seen her jaw drop! When I spoke to the counsellor, who I now realize I should've went to in the first place, he completely backed me up, and said he would also have a little chat with her and let her know that if the behaviour continues, he will call her parents. Since then, my daughter has reported no problems, whatsoever. Why the parent's were never contacted way back in December when all of this started is beyond me. I'm gathering some information about bullying, including a chart of bullying behaviours (which does include many of the things Lucy was being subjected to), which I plan to give to her teacher. Honestly, though, by the frightened look on that little brat's face when I dropped Lucy off this morning, the cousellor and I have put the fear of God in her and I'm convinced it won't be happening again.

PS, SingleAgain; You're very welcome, and I wish you the best of luck with homechooling.

[Lloyd Brown]

He was bullied at school - now he'll walk away with $1 million - National