School age kids having behavioral problems in school

Communication is at any age it's how you communicate that is according to the childs age. Verbally or With assistant devices or visual aides I do agree with you that parent's should get to know everything about their child's life. The more you know the more you can help the child through their developmental years

Thank you very much for sharing information @safetyshield. I agree with that it is hard to accept the reality, especially children need medication for the special needs. I also believe support groups and communities help those parents and families mentally. I will keep in mind that it is important to have a appropriate communication with each stage of age.

I have two things to add to this discussion that are based on my prior teaching experiences.
First is the importance of a two-way conversation - both talk and both listen. All too often, I have seen the results of 'parent only talk' having a negative effect on the child's ability to communicate in school, most evident in early grades.
Second is that medication is sometimes necessary. Parent and doctor and educators/therapists need to work together with the child's needs and progress. Communication and cooperation are must.
Rosemary

My son is 7 years old, for the last two years he's been bullied at school, there is one boy in particular who bullies him, he's stabbed my son with a pencil in his back, hit him on his private area, pelt him with stones, hit him in his eye, take away his snacks and money and the list goes on. I'm starting to see some negative behaviors in my son, he's not sleeping well, he's not doing his school work, his teacher told me he stays by himself and doesn't associate with the other children. Now he doesn't want to sleep by himself he wants to stay with us in our bed, he is afraid to go to school, everyday he tells me he's doesn't want to go. Unfortunately nothing is being done by the school, I've made several complaints to the principal, he's threatened to suspend the boy who's bullying my son, he's threatened to call the police, yet nothing is happening, others boys are bullying my son as well so it's even harder on him. I'm frustrated I don't know what do, the well being of my son is at stake here.
Any advice or suggestions will be most welcomed.

Hi @pamelalacella. You may have noticed that I moved your post to this existing discussion on bullying. Click VIEW& REPLY in the email so you can see the advice given by other users @safetyshield, @mamacita and @rosemarya.

I also wanted to share this resource from Mayo about bullying: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/childrens-health/in-depth/bullying/art-20044918?_ga=2.252386891.393714548.1540341234-907509267.1534990459

It must be so heart breaking for you as a parent to see your child be afraid to go to school. You mentioned that you have made complaints to the principal and have discussed things with the teacher. What have their responses been? Do you feel like they are in your corner in trying to stop this bullying and help your son?

Thank you, yes it is difficult especially seeing how it's now affecting his everyday life, I don't feel like the principal has done enough, I mean it's been going on for two years, the school is in a small tight knit community, everyone knows everyone so I feel that's one of the issues, the principal doesn't want to be seen as being harsh. So what is did was I went to community police and I spoke with them, so a meeting is scheduled for next Thursday with all interested parties, I'm waiting to see what's coming out of it because I believe the child who's bullying my son as well as his siblings need help, they're behaving the way they're being treated, I'm hoping for a positive outcome.

I am very sad to hear about what your son is experiencing at school. As a mom, I send you my sincere hopes and prayers that this issue will be addressed for the sake of your son, and for all the others who are involved in any way.
All too often these things go unaddressed because no one speaks up. So, good for you for looking out for your child.

When I was employed in a school setting, I was told, too often in bullying situations, to keep notes/documentation. However it did little good because 'we had to wait' until something happened. From what you are telling here, this seems to have gone on too long already.
I suggest that you take all documentation with you (reports to school, reports to teachers, and child self reports, etc.) Also, enter this meeting in a spirit on non confrontation you can get more accomplished. However, "if" the other child's parent or guardian does show up, be prepared for a possible verbal confrontation and denial.
Who has arranged the meeting? Who will be participating? Are any other children being bullied?

Thank you for your kind words, for the meeting, the community police will be present as well as the parents of the child and myself, this child who is bullying my son, it would seem he comes from a troubled home, there are complaints about him and his siblings every day up to this morning I was in the office and parents came in to make a complaint about his brother and the teacher said their mother was there just yesterday, so it's an ongoing issue, if the problem isn't treated at home, the children will continue to bully other kids including my son because it seems it's the only way they know to express themselves, I went to the police not only to help my son but to help them as well, they are young, they can still be saved. The parents know what the children do, they've never shown any aggression towards me or behaved in a confrontational manner. I just want the matter resolved and the children to get the necessary help they need, I'm doing what I need to for my son but these children need someone to stand up for them.

Who arranged the meeting? Will a school representative be there, for example a guidance counselor, social worker, or principal?
In my experience, this works better if there is full representation from the start.

The meeting will be taking place at the school so yes, the principal will be there as well as the class teacher to bear witness to anything she may have observed, the police officer who arranged the meeting will be there as well as myself and the parents of the other child.