http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/261202/as-far-as-discipline-goes what can we do as neighbors to keep our kids free from bullying while our kids are out playing? recently my 9 yr old walked 2 blocks away and was cussed out by a 7th grader. this person who did this is new to our area, doesn't really know my child or us, but i know another parent that knows the 7th graders parents, will anything be done probably not but what do we do to help our sensitive child get around being bullied with out becoming like the offender? i have an older child also in middle school, who gets chased by (for the lack of a good word to use) mean kids from what i have been told is the bad part of town, this has been settled for now but my 9 yr old is very sensitive to other peoples thoughts and hurtful words. we try to explain thathe/she doesn't have to listen to it but to walk away, but still hears the shouting, any ideas how to handle any of this? i don't want to punish mine for things the older kid does or says. GreatSchools en-us BigBlue It sounds to me like most of your experiences are occurring outside the school setting. They should not be reflective of the schools in the district. Ely is a great ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/261202/as-far-as-discipline-goes?cpage=1#comment_463279 5100.463279 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:45:45 -0700 Cardinalfan Firstly, have the parents been informed and have you confronted them on this?And have the boy been confronted? Sounds to me like lack of home training.I can relate, anon. Me ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/261202/as-far-as-discipline-goes?cpage=1#comment_285278 5100.285278 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:33:37 -0800