Grrrrr

[Heather(CA)]

There is a kid at school messing with Jake about his adrenal insufficiency This kid has messed with Jake before, he has about 100lbs. on him. (I'm not exaggerating) He also pretends like he's hitting a girl with a bat behind her back when the teacher isn't looking You raises these kids. Jake handles it well, he's ignoring him, It's me that is REALLY upset. Would you call the school?

[frizzyrazzy]

oh geez. What's he saying to Jake?? And more importantly - what does Jake want you to do????

[hrtmom3]

If Jake says he is handling it and doesn't want you to call the school, then I wouldn't call. I would make sure though that Jake keeps you updated on the situation, then if is continuing or escalating, then I might reconsider talking with Jake on another approach on handling it.

[sam1nat2]

what does he say to Jake? How does he even know about his medical issues?

I would guide Jake as to what to do to notify the school about this kid--whether it be setting an apt with a counselor, writing a letter to the principal. I'd let him handle it, with supervision

[HBMom]

Yep, I definitely wonder sometime who has raised the kids. Sounds like Jake is doing a good job ignoring, so I would wait for now. It's that Mom instinct that makes us want to straighten that "not too intelligent" kid out!!!!

[hawkeyegirl]

Ah, that sucks. Kids can be so mean.

At this point, I'd leave it up to Jake. Of course if it gets physical, or if Jake can't stand the teasing anymore, then I'd step in. But otherwise, I'd stay out of it, as hard as that is.

[Becky Stevens mom]

I so so hate bullying!! People have to teach their kids that its never ok. Ive always told the boys that people bully because they dont feel very good about themselves. It sounds like this boy may have a weight problem so probably has self esteem issues. Remind Jake about that and the fact that this little shi... I mean boy probably doesnt have many friends if he treats people that way, hes his own worst enemy.

[Mikker]

Why... you invite the bully out to the rock quarry and let him watch you blow up rocks with your .50 caliber rifle of course (any make sure he understand that you have no problem whatsoever with going back to jail). Let him take one shot and the recoil will set his world straight (if it doesn't scramble/reset his brains in the process)

Besides that, it sounds like Jake is handling things just the way he should. As parents, we want to always protect our children, but we aren't doing them any favors by handling life's situations for them. They need to learn to cope.

I would only step in with the parent or principal as a last resort. Even if Jake want's you to, I would still encourage him to deal with this issue on his own by providing him with suggestions on how to cope.

Just my 2 cents and worth every penny...

[Heather(CA)]

It's so hard for me to not say something...I've been plotting on calling his parents from a restricted number to tell them what kind of kid their raising I'm not there yet, but this stinks. I'm rally proud of how Jake is handling it.