Something’s wrong. Please tell me what’s the matter.

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The idea of discussing the issue with John is by far the best one. However, you must take great care no to force your son into a defensive position and avoid his feeling of having to justify himself. Even well-meant advice, such as: “Don’t take it to heart”, won’t help John much if he is indeed being bullied.
Try to reach your child with open communication, nonviolent communication or I-Messages.
You can find special advice on communicating with your child about bullying here.