DEAR ABBY: My 7-year-old son, "Kenny," is being bullied at school. He was punched so hard in the stomach that I had to get him medical care. I have called the school board and no one has done anything about it. What else can I do? Kenny is small for his age and weighs only 40 pounds. I'm worried for him. -- WORRIED ABOUT MY BOY IN TULSA
DEAR WORRIED: Assuming that you have already spoken to your son's teacher and the principal of Kenny's school, as well as having contacted the school board, your next step would be to discuss this with a lawyer. The fact that your son was hit so hard he needed medical attention should be all the proof he or she needs to help you deal with this.