Well i know as a parent, this is very upsetting to you. I would talk to your son like everyone else has advised you too, and let him know their bullies, which I'm sure you have already. My son is 7 and I know he gets upset over a child sticking their tongue out at him.I would make a special point to stay by your son's side when there's a chance theses boy's may be around. Kids are less likely to say things when a parent is present.As far as stopping them from saying theses things, well I don't know if you can do anything legally, and I'm shocked that you didn't get any results out of talking to the parents. I would keep on talking with the parents, I have a feeling that's were the problem lies anyway. Good Luck

nowadays, teenage kids say that alot, but doesnt mean the way the word means.
"your gay" means your stupid, your dumb, and etc. if the other parnents wont do anything about it. you should speak with your child about that they dont mean what they are really saying.

If it is bothering your son and his friend, you should develop some strategies to help them deal with the situation when it comes up. Like Eccentric said, I think ignoring is the best strategy. Talk to your son about walking away from the bullies when they approach. Teach him the importance of not engaging with them. Hopefully they'll end up being bored and will move on!

Perhaps file a harassment charge with the local police department. I had a similar situation and the child was supposed to be a friend to my child. This girl was name calling, bullying and constantly causing us problems. My child went to the school guidance counselor every time she was bothered in school and outside of school I will not allow there to be a problem. Good Luck!!!!!

Well, perhaps it's bothering you more than your son, and rightly so. Like healthy said, 6 year old chilldren won't really know what that means. Perhaps, ignoring these remarks will be the best policy at this time. Your son will be more distraught if you show more reaction. Throwing a stone in mud will only make your own clothes dirty! I feel for you.

(1) check with the apartment security and owners of the apartment complex. (2) explain the situation to the building manager. put it in writing and carbon copy it to the HUD (if it is publicly subsidized) if not find out who manages/owns the building, tell them they will be held responsible should something happen. (3) if it is a huge building, consider moving to another quad or sector. this would be a start. please stay in touch and stay active..... God Bless.

DBritzius, 4angels has said this is happening in her apartment complex, and it involves her six-year-old, and some teenagers. Her child probably attends a different school than the teens.

Its against the law to be calling names, in the school where I work, its considered bullying and those kids get suspended from school for doing such thing, its a good lesson for those name callers. Check with the admnistrators about this and bullying.

Most young children don't really know what "gay" means and wouldn't be bothered by it. If it were my son, I'd be sure he wasn't playing unsupervised when/where these older kids are around. I would let your son know that the big kids are not nice, and it's okay to have other boys as friends. As far as legal action, you might want to ask your question on www.lawguru.com ~ You might also want to join Greatschools Bullying Prevention Group at community.greatschools.net/groups/11560