My Bullied Teen

by Felicita
(New York)

My Bullied Teen

I am very concerned about my 15 year old daughter. She started in a new school which is supposedly rated #1 in my city, and she has been repeatedly bullied by different girls. I have noticed over time that when she comes home from school, she complains about stomach and head aches. She seems tired all the time.

Recently one of the other teens in school decided to use my daughter for an example on how to be a bully. She decided she was going to put my daughter in a choke hold until she turned blue, and 5 other students had to help get the girl off my daughter.

I went to the school and spoke to the dean and principal, and they told me she is known for her behavior, and they are looking into suspension. I later took my daughter to the nearest precinct and made a report. I was very upset when I was told they can only file a report and not press charges because my daughter had no marks.

I feel lost. I have spent almost everyday since looking online for some help. I looked into a few sites which state most of the signs of a person who is bullied. I don't know what to do. I don't feel unsafe sending my daughter to school. What can I do?