I have twin boys in first grade. Can you talk to the teacher and the guidance counselor for advice? Maybe they could even work with your son on responses to comments about his acceleration. Our school is really into having all of the kids treat each other with respect, and they try to nip teasing like that in the bud, as far as I can see.
I'm sorry they are being mean - it sounds like they feel threatened. Unfortunately, it seems to me this year in first grade that the boys are starting to experience real peer pressure to "fit it" with the group. For the first time, my twins really care about their clothes, shoes, toys, and what other first grade boys are doing.
Unfortunately, we have already had to deal with some situation of mean comments, etc, due to differences, and it is hard for for them to understand at that age.
Last edited by momoftwins; 12/09/13 06:26 PM.
