bullying by 9yr old

Rebecca - posted on 04/02/2010 ( 3 moms have responded )

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my daughter is 4 and my partners sister is always nasty to her, winding her up and laughing in her face, calling her manes, running from her when she wants to play, teasing her, one minute she wants to play the next minute she doesnt, doesnt share anything with her, eats chocolate bars and stuff in her face, pushes her, shouts in her face and one time even slapped her on her arm. she has also started doing it with my 5month old son? i have started keeping them away from each other i think its for the best. what should i do? im feeling depressed from it because i cant say anything cause her mum is my mother in law. help!!

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Deepti - posted on 09/06/2012

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U need to stand up for ur daughter, talk to ur partner immediately and deal the situation tactfully. try to take the bully children in confidence and make them friends of yours. often bullies want attention and by doing such things they think they will get attention. for more help visit:

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Dawndi - posted on 05/29/2010

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Dawndi - posted on 05/29/2010

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That is bullying hun..you need to talk to your partner and be open about this situation. Sounds like the sister has some issues and maybe the parent is in denial. It is not normal for children to behave that way. I wouldn't let my children around this child any more.

Bullying can lead to extremely bad circumstances later in life including suicide.

Bullying vs Harassment (B & H):

The difference between B & H is in the age of the people involved, and the legal ramifications of each.

Bullying describes behaviours between children under the age of 12 that is offensive, cruel, intimidating, or humiliating.

Harassment is the adult term for bullying.