Nothing gets me more than how mean children can be... especially pre-adolescent girls. When starting third grade, my daughter had a tussle with two little girls in her class. They called her "sassy pants" and "black history" and are now named her "arch enemies".
Today, I come home from work... hubby tells me to ask K what happened today at school. Apparently, these same little heathens were calling her names again today and K (now in 4th grade) decided to fight back.
Me: What did they call you?
K: I don't remember *turns head, lifting nose*
Me: Well, did you punch them in the face?!
K: Ah! NO!
Hubby: She punched one in the arm
(That's my girl...)
Me: If they call you anything again, punch them in the face!
Ok, so maybe not the best advice in the world from a Mom to her daughter. Regardless, it enrages me... I wanted her to have confidence to stand up for herself. Maybe punching isn't the best option *sigh*, but I guarantee those mean little girls won't ever mess with her again!
What's funny is my kids have NO problems fighting amongst one another. Why do they scare away from other kids? J, my 4 year old, is aggressive as they come whereas my 6 year old, T, is definitely more passive. This past Thanksgiving we had friends over who have a 2 year old. This boy kept stealing J's toys and hitting him. Hubby tells J, "don't let him do that to you!". Finally T must have had enough.. he comes over, grabs J's hand and socks one to the little tyrant.
Now if only they could be so timid to not hit one another, and instead whack one to the mean bullies.. then we'd be in business!
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