Dad files a restraining order over bully

[karebear219]

Have you guys seen this on yahoo? shine.yahoo.com/parenting/brian-metzger-5-year-old-daughter-restraining-order-bully-163440739.html

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[karebear219]

I actually applaude the dad for doing this. This child is an obvious danger to the other children in the class and hopefully they can find some program to get the bully the help he needs.

[jennlin]

WOW I LOVE HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

and yes, that boy needs some real help. that is more than just "boys being boys" or "kids being kids". that is another level. i am sad that the school did not protect the girl, and others, when they said that the boy did this to multiple kids. he needed help a long time ago.


tangent story, my cousin was "the" problem child growing up. he was removed from i think 3 schools by the time he was in first grade, and he was never this violent. his worst offenses were throwing things, and sneaking up on girls and cutting their hair... but he was suspended..starting kindergarten. that's a HUGE deal, because kids love school. sometime during first grade, too, they required my cousin attend school "with supervision", where my grandpa sat in the back of the class, all day, 5 days straight. and that helped tremendously, too. my grandpa was "assigned" for 2 weeks to sit with him, but after the 5 days, my cousins behavior problems went away. i wonder if the boy went through any of these steps..

[alias]

I've seen this done with older kids, but never this young. I totally understand doing this, especially if you are genuinely concerned for your child's safety and the school is doing nothing. I have a a friend who's child is the bad one, but there have been issues and consequences. I also have another friend who's 5 year old was threatened in similar way by a boy in her class (but no actual physical contact) and my friend spoke to his mother about it and it turns out the kid is very imaginative and says crazy things to get a rise out of people, but is not actually violent or threatening. They are now friends.

[shevacc]

I agree with all of you -- I can't imagine sitting back and watching the school do nothing. SO frustrating! If this is what it takes to get them to act and protect his daughter, then so be it.

[toratoratori]

I'm with everyone else. Good for him! I'd do the same thing.