It's so hard to watch our children suffer. There are some things that you can try before actually removing your son from school. Don't try to change the other kids - you can't change the world. Rather, try to help your child acquire the social skills that will help him fit in more. If the kids say he is weird, then there might be something that he's doing that just isn't cool. It may be more complicated than just the fact that he doesn't get into trouble. You may find a children's social skills group in your area - check with your local family services agency. A child psychologist or child specialist may be able to help assess his skills.  There might be an extra curricular activity that your son could enjoy, find success in and meet other kids at in a more social venue (sports, drama, self-defence training, karate, etc). You may be able to hire a social skills "coach" for him. Your goal is to teach him how to fit in better. Occasionally, changing schools does provide a solution - find a school with more like-minded students. But that isn't always possible and it doesn't always work; it depends on the child and what is causing his social problem. The teachers at school may also have some ideas about whether the problem lies with your son or with the other kids and they may have some suggestions to make. Meanwhile, since your son is suffering, try to get him some counseling to help reduce his trauma as well as give him some coping tools.   All the best,   Sarah Chana

Hi Sarah,

Thank you so much for your valuable answer. Also, my son is bringing home an angry attitude, where if you tell him anything that maybe he doesn't like to hear he gets very defensive and believes everyone is mean to him or mad at him, which I know is from what is happening at school. Any suggestions as to what I can do to make him feel better and know that it is different at home and we love and accept him, yet if he does or says something wrong, they may be consequences, like for example losing computer privileges for 1 hr.
Thanks
Lillian