Embarassed 1st grader

[Sheherezade]

Oh my.

You can at least comfort yourself that this has happened to lots of other kids. I know that a kid in my daughter's class did the same last year and I think that my daughter has forgotten all about it. I don't think it will stick with him for long. Poor little guy.

My daughter is also more of a loner and it has been a challenge to "find her place' on the playground during recess and at lunch. I would fall in to a fit of worry after every visit to the playground because she was clearly out of place and uncomfortable. She did better when she had a "goal" like working on the monkey bars during recess or joining in the jump rope line. It sounds like he's found his place with the football game. Maybe that will reduce his anxiety.

As for the other kids.....well . Why do they have to be so mean? I'd maybe drop a note to the teacher about the event and ask her to keep an eye out for him to make sure no teasing continues. Maybe she could update you and re-assure you that he's doing well down the line.

*sigh*

I think this is harder as a parent than it was as a kid.

[rainbabies]

Oh Laura...Im so, so sorry for your son and you too. That is just so hard. I just want to come and kick those kids who made fun of him right in the pants. JERKS

Where is Heidi...im coming over in the bus!

Why are kids so mean? It is hard enough growing up today without the added stress of insensitve kids. You give him BIG hugs from me please.

I'm so sorry Laura. Kids can be SO rotten. I 2nd the suggestion for the call to the teacher to head off any other taunting.

[mommax3]

Laura,

I would either say something or write a note to the teacher and let her know which two kids gave him grief on Friday, so she can nip it in the bud if they try it on Monday......but I think chances may be better than you think that they will forget about it. My oldest son had this happen a time or two when he was younger, but I don't think it was *as* noticeable. Accidents still happen at that age, especially when they are really caught up in what is going on or are unsure (scared) about asking to go to the bathroom.

to your son. Poor guy!

Sally

[Momo]

How is your little guy doing? I hope the all has been forgotten and there wasn't any more teasing!

[PrincessFiona]

Poor little guy! What happened?

Talk to the teacher. She will probably be more than willing to help by possibly adding an extra bathroom break or reminding the kids about bathroom time.

There is so much *new* going on the first month of school or so that kids can forget to go until it's too late.

to your little one.

kris

[Momo]

Thank Goodness!!