DD being bullied....

[The Chicken Lady]

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That is so true!

 

[FrChuckW]

It is unfortunate that your daughter has to go through this situation at such a young age. If you find that she cannot handle this on her own, after she has confided in you, then go to the teacher and seek some assistance in the matter.

I have often witnessed the harrassment of people by so called "Christians" for not believing as they do. When I am approached by them, I usually ask them if they are a "Christian" and what are the two greatest commandments that Christ gave to us. They usually answer that there are ten not two commandments. To which I very gleefully reply, sorry you are wrong, Christ came to fulfill the law not replace it, and the two greatest commandments are to Love your God before all else, and the second is to love your neighbor as you love yourself. Obviously you must hate something about yourself, so go clean your own house before you start trying to clean mine. Have a blessed day. I then walk away leaving them sputtering and trying to come up with some clever response.

A possible solution to this problem would be to see about having the school institute some form of diversity awareness program to teach all the students about the different cultures, beliefs, and traditions. And if an objection is raised by some of the parents, then I would remind them that under the US Constitution that all people are granted the right to freedom of worship, and that also all men are created equal, with the right to pursue life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

And of course if all else fails, Sue them and the school board for physical, mental and emotional distress to you and your daughter.

 

[la dee da]

I know this is a little out of date, but I really want to add my two cents.

No one should have to believe or do mainstream things to feel safe. What those kids (and apparently their parents) are doing to your daughter is wrong. I am a Christian and while I was in church and especially in a church-based program for children, I was constantly told that I should tell everyone I know about God and basically it's up to me on wether they go to Heaven or Hell. This kind of teaching intensifies around Christmas time and we are told horrible stories of Christians who didn't tell someone about Christ and said person goes to hell and it's that Christian's fault. I do not agree with this kind of teaching AT ALL, but I believe this is the reason why those children are so desperate to get your daughter to believe in God. If the bullying is still going on, hopfully some insight will help you to solve the problem. Good luck and stay strong

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BTW, I do not agree with what the children or (if they are involved) their parents are doing, it is not right in any way.

 

[HarlansHollowFarms]

Sine this was brought back up, can we get an update?
How are things going a month later?
I hope things have settled down and the kids have found more productive activites then to 'save' your daughter.

I to am pagan, and sometimes it is hard for children to understand why everyone can't just be friend, hell, its hard for me to understand sometimes. My daughter had to deal with ignorance at school also, but as time went by she got more confident and eventually stood up for heself and what she believed, and grew up to be a wonderfull adult with chilren of her own...

Please, teach tolerance....

 

[I have WHAT in my yard?]

I am SO glad to hear of your daughter's growing up through this and learning from it!

DD is a cool kid, she's very smart and compassionate.

I am very fortunate in her. She struggled with this a bit, and it does still come up.

She has decided to handle it as we handled other adults who were like this. She tells them that she understands their feeling like they need to save her, but that she does not feel that she needs to be saved but they have her permission to pray for her if it makes them feel better.

She tells me that she has only had to say this once or twice. They keep asking her questions about what she believes, but I suspect at this point some of it is true curiosity as they are not exposed to anyone who thinks differently than they do.

But, I posted the other day how my girls decided to handle a child who they think is not being fed enough. To me their behavior speaks volumes about who they are rather than what religion they profess.


Edited to add link to that thread. https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=135674