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beebs
May 17th, 2012, 02:18 PM
Im really worried my brother is going to have a unhappy life when he goes to school. He is 3 and he is seriously ill, he had a brain tumour, and cant walk so he uses a wheelchair. In September he is going to a normal school in September, not a specialist one that can care for all of his needs.

There is a boy in my school in a wheelchair, and he is ginger like my brother (Im only mentioning this because I know people with ginger hair are targeted a lot).

And he doesnt have many friends, I dont know him well as he is 2 years younger.

I dont want my brother to be bullied in school. He is so sweet and I love him so much. But im petrified that people will bully him at this school.

Can anyone give me advice?
Desuetude
May 17th, 2012, 02:53 PM
Honestly there is not much you yourself can do. You can only be there for him and stand up for him if he needs you. Show him how much you care and that you love him.
Talk to your parents about it if you're scared or anxious but unfortunatly there really isn't anything you can do. I'm sorry but you can only control yourself and not other people, if you tell him that the things they may say aren't true then that could put him in a better position. Just be his big sister, that's the best advice I can give.
Stryker125
May 17th, 2012, 03:21 PM
There's not really much you can do, just be there for him. He's gotta know he's not alone, and that there are people who love him.
BigKid8
May 20th, 2012, 04:13 PM
People will not make fun of him, even bullies have standards. Also I'm sure the teachers will keep a close eye on him because of his condition.
Electra Heart
May 20th, 2012, 06:01 PM
Well, I think anyone who would make fun of him is extremely cruel. Perhaps advise teachers to watch out for bullying behaviour, and report back to your parents. I would also advise however for the teacher not to set up perimeters to have the students be nice to him, this may actually encourage bullying to the other children. If worst comes to worst perhaps have him move schools, it will all really depend on his experience at this new school. Only time will tell, good luck.