Trouble with Boy on School Bus

Hello S.. My name is C. and I am married and the mother of 2 children, one girl and one boy. I am also a substitute bus driver. As a Mom, I would definitely address this issue with the bus driver and report it to the school. Our kids have the right to go to school in peace.

As a bus driver, I would be reporting it to the Administation of the school and reporting it to my bosses as well. Even though it envolves kids, that's still sexual harrassment.

Please let us know the outcome.

Just wondering how old is Taylor? My daughter (5 y.o.) has had some problems on the bus (just bigger kids being mean and not letting her sit anywhere) and I've talked to the teacher and the bus driver about making sure the little ones have seats to choose from. I hesitated to let her stop taking the bus since I wanted her to try to work it out. I'm not sure but I think I'd call this kid's parents in this situation... it's just such an innapropriate thing to say... I think I'd want to know if my kid was saying that. Your daughter may not know what it means, but it makes her uncomfortable. I think I'd just let my daughter know it's an innapropriate thing for a boy to say to a girl and leave it at that if possible.

S., I had a similiar incident happen to my 5 year old. First I spoke with his teacher who conveyed my concern to the principal who took it from there. I also followed the school bus to the kids bus stop and had a little discussion with the kid and his older brother. Although the matter was taken care of, I removed my child from riding the bus. Schools do not want the publicity, most likely, they will handle it, but if they don't, use your instincts.

My problem was kind of similar to yours, my son came home and had been bitten on the school bus by another student, he was 5 at the time. She bit him so hard it broke the skin through his shirt. I was at the school the next morning and spoke to the principal. She spoke to the school bus driver and the bus driver made sure that they no longer sat close to each other. They also took care of sending a note home to the parents of the child. They were very helpful and asked me to let them know if anything else happened. We haven't had any problems since them. Hope this helps!! :)

I think you should def. talk to the boys parents and the school. But if that doesnt help you should seek having the boy taken off the bus ur daughter rides not her. If u take her off the boy will thrive on the fact that ur daughter is avoiding him and harass her at school. He's the one harassing ur daughter and should have consequences to his actions.U have to remember that kids arent what they use to be...and the boy isnt just going to stop cause u remove her from the bus. U may not wanna hear this but boys like that at that young of an age already saying that means he knows what he's saying and u should be concerned b/c eventually if it isnt stopped next time ur daughter may come home saying he put his hands on her. The biggest problem now a days is that adults look past the warning signs of unacceptable behavior until it leads to bigger problems. Also u should tell your daughter that u will take care of it and to inform you if anything else happens. assure her ur going to take care of it not just excuse her fears.

I would first have a talk with the person who drives the bus, if that does not work, go to the school and discuss this with the principle. I know that the children involved is really young, but that is still considered harassment. If this child is saying this to your daughter, it probably wouldnt do you anygood to talk to his parents, because he most likely heard it from his parents. I have a friend whose children are alot younger than that, and you wouldnt begin to believe what they say to each other and other children in that regard, and it is stuff that has came from their parents. I have tried to talk to the parents, but it doesn't do anygood. They laugh and say they dont know what they are talking about.

I would call the school they need to address this ASAP!

Hi S.,my name is H..Im also a SAHM to 3 children,15,13nad5.I would definately talk to this little boys parents and explain to them how he is talking and how uncomfortable he makes your daughter feel about being around him and not wanting to ride the bus anymore.I went through a similar problem when my daughter was about 11.But however use cation when talking to the parents because everyone parents differently and they may not see it as a problem.You have no way of knowing how they run things in their household.If talking to them doesnt seem to work then I would talk with the school and let them know whats going on and that you spoke to the parents.They may know of other ways to handle it.Your daughter shouldnt feel uncomfortable to go to school under thosie conditions.Its not fair to her.I hope ive been of some help,,its just an idea.Good luck and take care,H.

You neeed to call the school and talk with the principle about this problem. Also, I don't know if you are at the bus stop or not but if you could talk to the bus driver as well would certainly be a good thing. Either way though the school principle should definitley be part of your plan for action!!!

A little about me... I'm a mom of 6 children and until this year have been a stay at home mom for 26 years. This year I work at an Elem. school and know that the principle NEEDS to be notified of what happens on the bus. : }

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yes for sure i think u should call the boys parents and make the school aware of it to.this is something serious and dont think for one bit u r taking it out of content.this is ur child and u need to petect her from people and children and the best way to do it is not be be afraid when u see or hear something fishy going on.my daughter was 2 yrs old and got ouched by a boy that was 8.luckly she dont remeber but now she touches herself and i have to tell her to keep her hands out of her pants and shes only 4 now so i would call in a hart beat.theres nothin wrong with bringing it to there att:

Hi S.,

First I would call the bus driver or the bus yard and talk to the director.I would also call the school.Making them aware of the problem is the first step to correcting it.I went through driver training in our area and thats what they told us.The driver probably isn't aware that there is a problem.Harrassment is a big issue and they will not tolerate on the bus or in the schools.Like several others have said I also advise not calling his parents they might not run there house like you do yours and may laugh it off as kids being kids.I've had this happen in my neighborhood with kids my boys play with. Kids also say things thay here he may not even know what that means but thats also not an excuse.

Hi S.. My name is Sarh Spencer. I also have a six year old girl. We have also had a problem with a little boy bothering our daughter. Our problem is bullying though. He has pushed her down a number of times and also made a few comments to her about me! So far we have told her to hold her ground and stand up for herself since telling the teacher hasn't solved the problem. The next step for us will be calling his parents. I think you should totally call the boy's parents. If that was my daughter, my husband would have been furious with the boy!! He is very protective of his girls. Good luck!
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