The little one....

So when you have a little one, you get this overwelming need to make sure that they are safe when you are not with them and that they adapt strong character and morals.

To say the least, I was taken by surprise this week when I was confronted by our child care provider and was told that my little one has become a victim of peer pressure (the little one is only 4 years old).

I was devasted when I learned that another little child was bullying a friend of my little one and pressured my little one until he joined in.

I was heart broken when I learned that the little friend is someone that we have been friends with for years, since the little ones were babies. I was even more heart broken when I spoke to the other mom and learned all the details of what her child has been going through the past month because of the other little boy (not my little one).

As I type this, I hope that my friendship with this mom makes it through this rough patch. I also hope that I find the strength and courage to guide my little one through this ordeal and help him learn to be his own person and face the consequences of his own choices.

I'm nervous and concerned about the future. What will happen at school? Will the problem child be dealt with and under control? Do I need to find new child care for my little one after class?? Will he be seen differently by teachers and other parents after this incident?

My little one is a wonderful, energetic, smart and well-behaved little boy. This situation has been completely out of character.......I'm hoping it passes soon and without creating conflicts for my little one.

Wish me luck............