http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/430353/My-son-is-an-only-as-am-I-and-he-is-so-sensitive-to-being-teased-Any-advice We have tried explaining to him that the more he shows that something bothers him, the more the kids will tease him. He is now 9 and running home crying to Mommy isn't helping out any. It hurts me to see him go through this, GreatSchools en-us TeacherParent Where does this teasing happen? Yes, we all need to develop some thick skin to get through life and your son's reactions are too strong but - where are the ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/430353/My-son-is-an-only-as-am-I-and-he-is-so-sensitive-to-being-teased-Any-advice?cpage=1#comment_438883 5100.438883 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:06:10 -0700 iluvagaupt I don't know about being an only child. I come from a big family. We either had to roll with the punches or get left out. I endured lots of ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/430353/My-son-is-an-only-as-am-I-and-he-is-so-sensitive-to-being-teased-Any-advice?cpage=1#comment_433452 5100.433452 Tue, 26 May 2009 09:35:54 -0700 rjmorgan Have him start a karate school, like Progressive Martial Arts, that works with kids and self confidence. Involve him in activities, sports, things he can enjoy and do with other ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/430353/My-son-is-an-only-as-am-I-and-he-is-so-sensitive-to-being-teased-Any-advice?cpage=1#comment_433443 5100.433443 Tue, 26 May 2009 09:34:03 -0700 tjlove It sounds like he needs some strategies to help him deal with the teasing. Here are some links to some GreatSchools articles that might help you:Books About Bullying: http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/showarticle/563What parents ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/430353/My-son-is-an-only-as-am-I-and-he-is-so-sensitive-to-being-teased-Any-advice?cpage=1#comment_430656 5100.430656 Thu, 21 May 2009 10:50:34 -0700 nikkirtst he is definately oversensitive due to being an only http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/430353/My-son-is-an-only-as-am-I-and-he-is-so-sensitive-to-being-teased-Any-advice?cpage=1#comment_430504 5100.430504 Thu, 21 May 2009 08:17:25 -0700 llee814 Are you saying he is being teased for being an only child or that you think he is overly sensitive because he is an only child??? http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/430353/My-son-is-an-only-as-am-I-and-he-is-so-sensitive-to-being-teased-Any-advice?cpage=2#comment_430405 5100.430405 Thu, 21 May 2009 04:48:47 -0700 strive4mybaby Why are they teasing him? Kids can be cruel. I too am an only child and so is my daughter. Try explaining to your son if he makes a joke ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/430353/My-son-is-an-only-as-am-I-and-he-is-so-sensitive-to-being-teased-Any-advice?cpage=2#comment_430388 5100.430388 Thu, 21 May 2009 03:08:19 -0700