I have change schools twice with three children and two being harassed and bullied by classmates. The teachers were approached as well as written emails from me and lastly the principal giving me nothing so I did what is best for the safety and well being of my kids just leave. My kids loved the new school and friends they made are still their friends today years after they have left school. As a Mum you know best what is right. For example one of mine didn’t want to go to school for days and weeks for fear of being targeted. When we changed school all the kids couldn’t wait to get to school to see their new friends. It was like night and day! Some times we listen too much to the staff, teachers and Principal but nothing changes until you do something that works for the child. My kids have thanked me over and over for listening to their needs and working with them for a better day or outcome. We believe school is just 13 years of formal education and it shouldn’t be painful.

It really depends on what the drama is. If it’s one sided bullying, I’ll approach the school. If it’s two sided bickering, I’ll let the kids work it out for themselves, dependent on age. If I’m close with the other parent, I might reach out and let them know something is going on and that I’ve spoken to my child in regard to it. I think it’s so dependent on what the situation is and how mature and resilience your child is.

I just had to think about an school friend drama my eldest experienced. I believe she was in year 11 or 12 and her friend group turned against her and threatened to beat her up, they also threatened that snitches would get stitches.. It all stemmed on something little; my daughter had said something that the others didn’t find helpful.
My daughter called me in panic that they would bash her that day and if I could pick her up. She continued to receive threatening messages and didn’t dare to go to school for 5 wks or so. At that time we sought legal advise & support and in the end I reported it anonymous via stymie. Principals and guidance officer got involved and were supportive.

For me it would depend on the age of your child and is/her abilities and the amount of impact the drama has on your child’s functioning. For example when your child is in lower junior and the drama is impacting your child that much that he/she can’t learn or focus and results in acting out, it may be helpful to support your child by talking together with involving parties.