Bullies

Bullies.... it's one of those topics we have as mothers on the playground. The school systems have created entire programs around the prevention of the school yard bully. There will always be one kid who thinks they can push around all the other kids on the monkey bars just because they can. At 43, I find myself now dealing with a bully. How at my age is there someone that can get away with putting people down? Why do they think they can say and do without any recourse? The mother in me is giving bully advice, ignore them, call their mother, or rally the neighborhood for a support group. At my age the only solution is to walk away, let reputation and character carry me through. Its unfortunate, but when someone is so unkind, it shows their character not the character of the victim. Always be careful of those who speak poorly of others, as when you turn your back they will be talking about you. This is not anyone I want to hang out with on the monkey bars.