DeHe, I'm not sure how much of a problem it is. I'd say right now it's more of a molehill than a mountain, mostly because he's young and still learning
Thanks for the support mnmom23! It is so nice when people respond to the "please tell me I am not crazy posts" its very soothing particularly when you can't say this stuff to most people. I think you and MON (thanks too MON) hit the nail on the head that as a response to mean behavior or a bully it's not bad, certainly better than anything physical and with bullies from all I read not showing weakness is key. But it's the use of it, not being mean first, trying to be empathetic and trying other behaviors to put a stop to it.
It was interesting also that you were impressed by his ability to do it - I think that was part of my reaction too which was immediately followed by I can't be proud of that!!! And I'm not except it did show a sophisticated understanding of the kid, and their respective skill sets. Most of the time it seems like stuff rolls off his back, but maybe it doesn't, maybe I need to be teaching him how to let things go so he doesn't stew and then get all revengy.
DeHe
