parent wants help for child being teased

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Hi All,

 

A mother wrote in to VRG about her child being teased. I offered to

post her message to the group. Please reply directly to her if

possible.

 

Thanks!

Davida

 

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Clark Imperioso <clarki

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vegetarian child

 

Hi,

My son is in second grade and has been a vegetarian since

preschool. This year, he's been teased alot at school about what he

eats

for lunch (bean buritto, grilled cheese, etc.). His friends are doing

the teasing and he thinks they mean it just as a joke, but it is

starting to really bother him. He said he's tried joking back with

them,

ignoring it, etc, but it is just getting worse. They ask him why he's

not buying school lunch and then say, " Oh that's right! You're a

vegetarian! " and laugh. They have also been putting their meat right

up

to his mouth. He's been very upset about this, to the point of tears.

I thought you may have received this question before and may have

some good comebacks or advice for my son. He said he's even thought of

starting to eat meat, just to fit in, but does not want to kill

animals.

My heart is breaking for him! Any advice?

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Debbie Imperioso