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apb17
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Alli
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I just witnessed DS get teased at camp.
He wanted to hug his brother goodbye and as he did and after, three boys started to imitate him VERY dramatically. I don' t think he noticed but I'm worried he may be getting picked on. I'm not usually a neurotic mom but to actually see it happen....
Everyday I ask the counselors "How was his day?" or "Was he a good listener?" and I always get "He's good" or "fine". Do you think I should questions a little more or just let it go? He's 5 by the way.
One more thing..he came home with a bruise yesterday right in the middle of his forehead and after questioning him (and getting ten different explanations) I think he finally told me the truth and it seemed like no bid deal.
Any suggestions?
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Posted 7/11/07 10:19 AM  |
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MomofMandB
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Re: I just witnessed DS get teased at camp.
I definitely think you should ask more specific questions. No one wants to find out "too late" that his/her child is suffering in any way. Maybe you can ask the counselors things like: Who did he play with today? Who did he sit with at lunch? What activity did he seem to enjoy? Which child(ren) does he play with most? (You can preface the last question by saying that you want to set up a playdate.) Does he have problems with any of the other kids, or do they have problems with him? If the counselors are doing their job properly, they should be able to answer your questions, and let you know if there are any problems.
I am a second grade teacher, with a son going into first grade (who has some social issues related to severe ADHD). I ask a lot of questions. Sometimes the teacher/counselor might get annoyed with how many questions I'm asking, but I can sleep at night knowing that I made sure my son was safe and happy.
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| Posted 7/11/07 10:30 AM |
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snuggleupagus
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Re: I just witnessed DS get teased at camp.
Ask away....my daughter's first year of camp she was right in the middle of her severe fear of public restrooms....we had to ask all the time how potty time went.
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| Posted 7/11/07 11:12 AM |
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Lucky
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Re: I just witnessed DS get teased at camp.
I would ask more questions. Remember that you are DS's first line of defense. You have every right to ask as many questions as you want to make sure that everything is ok.
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| Posted 7/11/07 11:42 AM |
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EmmaNick
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Re: I just witnessed DS get teased at camp.
Posted by Lucky
I would ask more questions. Remember that you are DS's first line of defense. You have every right to ask as many questions as you want to make sure that everything is ok.
..but honestly I wouldn't be surprised if you don't get very specific answers. Camp ratios are typically 1 to 15 and they probably don't pay attention to who is playing with who and who is eating lunch with who. Camp isn't really like daycare and yes you pay a lot of money for kids to attend, but IME the counselors can't give you all of the answers all of the time.
That stinks that the kids were imitating him like that. My son is eight and would be obvlivious to children picking on him. He's so nice to everyone and so care free that he just wouldn't even realize it if someone was mean to him (at least that's what I think). He says to hi to everyone and sometimes kids just ignore him, but I figure if it's not bothering him, I won't let it bother me.
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| Posted 7/11/07 12:26 PM |
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Tfor3
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Re: I just witnessed DS get teased at camp.
Just wanted to send some hugs. Now that I have a DS, it breaks my heart to hear about teasing. That is something I know I will not handle well (my son hasn't hit that age yet).
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| Posted 7/11/07 12:30 PM |
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LIMOMx2
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Re: I just witnessed DS get teased at camp.
Posted by Tfor3
Just wanted to send some hugs. Now that I have a DS, it breaks my heart to hear about teasing. That is something I know I will not handle well (my son hasn't hit that age yet).
I agree
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| Posted 7/11/07 12:31 PM |
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Sweets13
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Re: I just witnessed DS get teased at camp.
Posted by 5ofClubs
Posted by Tfor3
Just wanted to send some hugs. Now that I have a DS, it breaks my heart to hear about teasing. That is something I know I will not handle well (my son hasn't hit that age yet).
I agree
same!!!!!!!!!!
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| Posted 7/11/07 12:32 PM |
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Ltdentway99
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Re: I just witnessed DS get teased at camp.
I would tell the counselors what you saw, etc. You are not being neurotic, you are being a caring mom. The counselors might not see it or think it's a big deal.
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| Posted 7/11/07 12:35 PM |
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jgm26
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Re: I just witnessed DS get teased at camp.
I'd ask more questions, and kick those kids' asses. I will so not be able to deal with Maddy gettign teased... but its inevitable, it happens to everyone.
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| Posted 7/11/07 12:44 PM |
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lvdolphins
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Re: I just witnessed DS get teased at camp.
Definitley ask questions!
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| Posted 7/11/07 12:54 PM |
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