Wish my son had some of your son's self esteem! Mine's been bullied pretty much from day one also although it started out because he would cry easily. I'm wondering...is this par for the course for gifted boys?
dealande
My son tears up easily now and cried easily when he was younger. I don't think that behaviour is extremely unusal in any boys which might be good! I saw many instances of his 5th grade teammates crying during practices and games this past basketball season. I believe it is more healthy and acceptable now for boys to show sadness. I think fewer parents deter it. THe emotions will present themselves anyway and it's better than converting every negative emotion to anger.
