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When Girls are the Aggressors
We teach young girls to speak up to boys. But do we teach them to listen?
My 10 year old son has been pinched, pulled, and pushed by girls younger than him. Even after he told them no. He’s not sure what to do about it. And I’m not sure what to tell him.
Our family has had a flurry of kid related activities the past few weeks. Its the end of the school year, and my children go to two different schools. So its double the class parties, Field Days, and send off gatherings for kids moving on to new schools.
With a 10 year old son, N, and a 7 year old son, L, one boy often has to tag along to the party for another, but its not a big deal. My boys get along well. They also have sweet, placid, laid back personalities. They slide right into group activities. Or, are happy to hang out on the sidelines if its not their scene.
N is small for his age. Slight in both height and frame. His personality, conversations, and demeanor are like the tween that he is. But his size is closer to people younger than him.
Giving the benefit of the doubt
N has tagged along to various activities for L the past 2 weeks. The morning after one activity, I received a text from another mom. Her daughter is a few years younger…
