Dear LFTP: bullied 8-year-old, part 2 (podcast-only)
Continuing podcast-only after the KTIA radio signoff, the hosts debate the bullying letter: one host doubles down on a tough 'buck up' stance while another pushes back that retaliation just breeds more bullying, recounting being bullied himself despite his size. A third host argues the real problems are parental flattery feeding the boy's superiority and a culture that cannot handle authority, advising thicker skin for words and a real escalation ladder - principal, superintendent, sheriff - for physical harm. The Secular answer is read: keep telling teachers, escalate to the principal and school board, and consult a lawyer as a last resort.
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