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> How do I convince him that this peer pressure is unacceptable and that iPhones are not automatically 'better' just because they're marketed as a premium brand
by nicoburns 4y ago
> How do I convince him that this peer pressure is unacceptable and that iPhones are not automatically 'better' just because they're marketed as a premium brand are are nothing more than expensive jewelry?
Whether the phone is any good or not is besides the point. The point is that he's being bullied for it. Perhaps you could try raising the issue with the kids' parents?
I'd also suggest that there's an extent to which taking a principled stance on these issues isn't worthwhile. Such bullying can be really damaging to kids (as I know from my personal experience as a child), and hepling them to fit in can be the best way of protecting them from this stuff. That doesn't mean you accept the line of reasoning they are hearing. You should still provide a strong rebuttal to that. But it might mean that you support them to do things that wouldn't otherwise be rational simply because they want to fit in.
EDIT: I also agree with another commenter who says "Focus on his self confidence". If he's confident in himself then he'll be able to navigate the social situation much better.
- CleanCoder 4y agoI would hire a private investigator to get some dirt on the bullies' families and then have my kid ready with a response the next time he gets called out for NOT having the latest iPhone - "Well, I might NOT have an iPhone but at least my father doesn't have a second family in Tampa" or "You might think my Android is worse than your iPhone but at least my parents didn't need to remortgage the house two times to afford it" or "Maybe your sister can get me one then with all that OnlyFans money she's making?" I am certain this would get the right kind of attention from the bully's parents the second little Johny makes dinner talk the most uncomfortable day in HIS family's life.
- kylehotchkiss 4y agoMaking an issue between children into a war between families doesn’t seem wise. Especially when they decide to pay you back with the same or call your boss and make things even messier
- ungamedplayer 4y agoHaha. They call your boss... This actually happens? My Australian boss would impolitely tell them to go away.
- justinclift 4y ago> Making an issue between children into a war between families ... The other side already started it with the bullying... ;)
- iancmceachern 4y agoYikes, no way. You are saying to hire a PI so they can have their child blackmail the bullies family? This is not teaching thr right thing to do in this teachable moment.
- iancmceachern 4y agoIt's trading one kind of bullying for another.