Bullying, it comes in many forms and it's sad

This year my daughter was exposed to a bullying situation. I was affected way more then Kaitlynn was because I witnessed it and I was astonished. Kaitlynn is so happy go lucky....she didn't seem to notice. I was so shocked more because the parents of the children who bullied my daughter were approached by myself and didn't take it seriously.

I work every day with children who are bullied and those who bully. I teach parents on what to do to help their kiddo get through the horrifying ordeal. For me, this was devastating. I was SO SO mad watching my daughter, having to hear the mean words, and just seeing the look on these children's faces like it was so cool to be assholes. It took everything for me not to curse out these parents. When I approached them calmly for help I was accused of being a over protective parent and told I keep my daughter in a bubble.

Since then I have done tons of reading and research, I have found I am not alone. This happens so often in communities violence breaks out between the parents before the kids. I have gained a new found sadness for this family. I talked to my daughter and supported her and did everything in my power not to allow her self esteem to plummet. These parents at some point in their lives will have a rude awakening whether it's tomorrow or in 10 yrs. At some point something will be done by the rudeness and bullying treatment these children put out.

Today when I saw Kaitlynns face I knew, I knew something had gone wrong with a friend and I just had to let her tell me....and she did. Again, she wants to be a friend to this "school-mate" who had been her friend since Kindergarten and she just keeps being mean and meaner. If I hadn't seen it for myself I would chalk it up to being a kid. But boy kids can be so damn mean.

what does a parent do when this is a constant happening ...maybe I'm more aware because I not only am educated, but I educate on this subject. Do I look for these situations to ac cure? All this had gone through my mind and I analyze my actions so I make sure I am making the right decision for my daughter. Not only for her growth and encouragement but for myself ...to be a better parent. I won't deny that dad who told me to my face I hold my daughter in a bubble, his words constantly go through my mind. But I will say...as long as I am my daughters face and knowing every moment of her actions, she is less likely to be a victim and/or revictimized. I will not be bullied as a parent for protecting my child. This bullying shit has got to come to an end. These parents need to take responsibly for their children's actions. When do we as parents stop saying "their just kids, it'll pass"?