A shout for all possible guidance / suggestions / experiences
We moved to New Zealand from Singapore more than a year ago. In the last 1+ year, our child (she is a single child) has undergone multiple episodes of bullying. We absorbed and kept teaching our child to be kind / not pay attention to such comments / tricks .
However this year (last 2 terms), most kids in her class have stereotyped her and pick on her too often. She was able to make a few friends last year but unfortunately kids who were friendly with her last year have stopped playing / talking with her. She tells us that most kids who bully her , influence her friends and gang up.
When she tries to approach someone to play / eat lunch, she is hearing rejections – “go away, don’t follow us etc “ . She is now starting to give up, becoming a loner and melts down very frequently.
We spoke to the class teacher last term and brought it to his notice but nothing major has changed . And in all honesty, not sure if they can push other kids to play with our child etc. We are not sure if we should even expect this ??!!!
This call is to ask any parents / families who may be able to guide, throw some light, give ideas etc.
Note : Change of school is our last option, because logistically and decile wise, this school is very good and suits us. But ofcourse there is nothing more than our childÂ’s happiness. So just kept that as a last option.