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Originally Posted by A930Rocket
They are friends my son said, but I've never met the kid. That said, with friends that eat candy, my son needs to be a little more careful who hangs out with in school (he's a straight A student though).
My son a bully? Fat chance.
I'd say that kid does have issues if eat crap out if a urinal. I'm hoping it was some sleight if hand deal.
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Friends that you never met? My spider-senses are tingling. I'm not trying to be an alarmist, but if this is truly friend to friend behavior it should be someone who your son would hang out with, call socially, etc. Any other type of "friend" becomes worrisome -- because there may be an unequal power relationship at hand here.
I deal a lot with bullying and harassment situations -- often the person with the "power" will claim that the victim is their "friend". That explanation doesn't hold much water if the friendship is really more of an acquaintance, or just someone that the person knows.
An honest chat with your son may help him, and the other child immensly. Remember, bystanders have a role to play in stopping harassment.
Of course, it could be nothing at all. But I wouldn't ignore it. I suspect the fact that you posted about it means you are a bit concerned, too.
Rob