[southernleftylady]

Ok my oldest son (5) just said this to his younger brother (2) and I said "what? we don't say that where did you hear that from?"
and he went on to tell me that a boy .. then he changed it to a girl.. said that to him at school....
oh.. i remember being picked on at school and it breaks my heart that he is getting picked on in preschool

I know I know.. its going to happen... but man.. its breaking my heart
ok thats all

[happydaisy]

I'm sorry. It's hard to watch your kids go through that. I know my son, who is really sensitive gets picked on and I absolutely hate it. The best you can do sometimes is just love them through it.

[LakeGirl]

It may not be that he is being picked on, unless of course, he told you someone was giving him some trouble. Depending on where the kid who said it to him heard it, it could have been said playfully. Just a thought.

Unfortunately, they pick up LOTS of stuff at school! I'll never forget when my sweet little seven year old, at a party when told to eat all of his cake and not just the icing, informed me, "It's a free country and I can do what I want." After I finished swallowing my face in shock, I informed him that it wasn't a free country for him until he was eighteen!

[royalsfan1]

Originally Posted by LakeGirl

It may not be that he is being picked on, unless of course, he told you someone was giving him some trouble. Depending on where the kid who said it to him heard it, it could have been said playfully. Just a thought.

Unfortunately, they pick up LOTS of stuff at school! I'll never forget when my sweet little seven year old, at a party when told to eat all of his cake and not just the icing, informed me, "It's a free country and I can do what I want." After I finished swallowing my face in shock, I informed him that it wasn't a free country for him until he was eighteen!

It only get's worse!

My son is 12/7th grade and he is learning the Bill of Rights. Oh Boy...if THAT isn't opening a can of worms. A few weeks ago, on a Sunday morning, we had to "discuss" freedom of religion when he didn't want to go to church. We've also "discussed" freedom of speech (several times! and how it doesn't mean you can back chat, mumble under your breath, and say ugly, disrespectful things to anyone) and the right to assemble (he wanted to be dropped off at the movies). I've just had to make it very clear that THIS house is a "mom"ocracy. He can make the rules when I'm NOT supporting him. KIDS!

[Justme33]

If it makes you feel any better...maybe the other kid saw Spongebob recently....I think last week, during spring break Nick was playing the episode where some fish tells spongebob "I'm going to kick your butt".....I'm pretty sure it was last week....maybe the kid saw that episode and was just saying it to be funny????? I have a 5 yr old too and he's SOOO sensative if someone told him that just kidding it would break his heart...which he tells me A LOT "MOMMY!! You broke my heart!!" when something is said a bit harsh or if I say no....LOL

[almostheaven]

Bill of Rights

My son came home from school one day,
with a smirk upon his face.
He decided he was smart enough,
to put me in my place.

"Guess what I learned in Civics Two,
that's taught by Mr. Wright?
It's all about the laws today,
The 'Children's Bill of Rights.'

It says I need not clean my room,
don't have to cut my hair
No one can tell me what to think,
or speak, or what to wear.

I have freedom from religion,
and regardless what you say,
I don't have to bow my head,
and I sure don't have to pray.

I can wear earrings if I want,
and pierce my tongue & nose.
I can read & watch just what I like,
get tattoos from head to toe.

And if you ever spank me,
I'll charge you with a crime.
I'll back up all my charges,
with the marks on my behind!

Don't you ever touch me,
my body's only for my use,
not for your hugs and kisses,
that's just more child abuse.

Don't preach about your morals,
like your Mama did to you.
That's nothing more than mind control,
And it's illegal too!

Mom, I have these children's rights,
so you can't influence me,
or I'll call Children's Services Division,
better known as C.S.D."

Of course my first instinct was
to toss him out the door.
But the chance to teach him a lesson
made me think a little more.

I mulled it over carefully,
I couldn't let this go.
A smile crept upon my face,
he's messing with a pro.

Next day I took him shopping
at the local Goodwill Store.
I told him, "Pick out all you want,
there's shirts & pants galore.

I've called and checked with C.S.D.
who said they didn't care
if I bought you K-Mart shoes
instead of Nike Airs.

I've canceled that appointment
to take your driver's test.
The C.S.D. is unconcerned
so I'll decide what's best."

I said "No time to stop and eat,
or pick up stuff to munch.
And tomorrow you can start to learn
to make your own sack lunch.

Just save the raging appetite,
and wait till dinner time.
We're having liver and onions,
a favorite dish of mine."

He asked "Can I please rent a movie,
to watch on my VCR?"
"Sorry, but I sold your TV,
for new tires on my car.

I also rented! out your room,
you'll take the couch instead.
The C.S.D. requires
just a roof over your head.

Your clothing won't be trendy now,
I'll choose what we eat.
That allowance that you used to get,
will buy me something neat.

I'm selling off your jet ski,
dirt-bike, & roller blades.
Check out the 'Parents Bill of Rights',
It's in effect today!

Hey hot shot, are you crying,
Why are you on your knees?
Are you asking God to help you out,
instead of C.S.D..?"

[Clydegirl]

I was going to say about the spongebob episode as well. It's possible he saw that on TV and is copying what he heard.

[southernleftylady]

thanks everyone.... this was the first time ive heard himsay anything like this and my heart dropped...
yall are all prob. right... ok this mommy will chill out alittle