Definitely report it to your school. Bullying is a buzz word and most schools have an anti-bullying program. Go to the board office if you need to. I am a school teacher. You need to make your presence known. Get posters of intelligent and athletic red headed people who are good role models. Volunteer to do a bulletin board for your child's classroom or school and put these red heads on it!!!! This thing about gingers having no soul is that South Park nonsense. Any parent that lets their child watch that is not that great of a parent anyway.
Reply by Deb at RR: Thanks for the valuable advice from a teacher's point of view! I totally agree with what you said.
Difficult situation for your family by: Deb
Reply by Deb at RR: Hi Lori. I'm so sorry to hear that your son is getting teased and bullied. I just get SO angry when I hear stories like this, and believe me you are not alone because people write me a lot about this! As a mom I got very angry and upset when this happened to my own redheads because it hurts our heart! You didn't say how old your son is but know there are things you can do to help.
Here's a few suggestions:
1) First, be sure to tell him the things that people say about him are NOT true! They are ignorant, jealous, insecure or scared themselves, or taught to act mean. Be positive. Our brains need many more positive comments to outweigh the negatives stuff we hear. 2) Also, read through the advice on my "Teasing" pages on "Advice from other redheads" -- they've been in the same situation and know how it feels and can help here. There's also "Tips for Parents" and "Tips for Kids" pages that can give you some strategies. Let him know he's NOT alone in this!! 3) Show your son all the amazing Redheads (all ages) there are who are talented, funny, skilled, gorgeous, and successful and have used their wonderful red hair to advantage. (see the "Famous Redheads" section on my site) -- he is too! 4) If the bullying is bad, don't be afraid to report it to local school authorities. Zero tolerance! 5) Help him find a buddy who accepts him and be a friend... can make all the difference. 6) I believe in prayer because I know God loves your little one very much. Pray for your son and even the bullies to change their hearts. (See my "Prayer" pages) If you're not a 'religious' person, I understand -- but you CAN speak blessings and encouragement over him. Tell him how incredible he is.
I hope this helps. I DO pray for your family and son... please keep in touch.
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