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Classic Ann Landers, October 4

Dear Ann Landers: My 7-year-old son, "Danny," is being harassed at school. He has come home three times in the past two months with injuries. Last week, we had to take him to the emergency room.

I have talked to his teacher, but the situation has not improved. All she will do is keep Danny away from the other children and make him play in another area. I feel he is being punished for the bad behavior of others. I asked the teacher whether I should speak to the parents of the bullies. She said, "It won't help." They come from broken homes and have rough lives. If I were to complain, it could make it worse.

I have encouraged Danny to fight back, even though I know this is not the best way to solve the problem; it's all I could think of. Today he came home with a black eye, and I am seriously considering filing assault charges against the other boy. I am afraid for my son's safety.

Danny has asked us to take him out of school and teach him at home. One of his friends is doing this. I have not spoken to the principal yet because I doubt that he would be any more helpful than the teacher. I need some advice. — A Perplexed Mom in Ga.

Dear Mom: Go to the school and speak to the principal as soon as possible. It is the responsibility of the school to see that all the children are safe there. Bullies should not be tolerated, regardless of their backgrounds. Your silence emboldens them. Speak up, woman! If Danny continues to have trouble, consider transferring him to another school, even though it may mean paying tuition.

It would be worth it. And yes, home schooling is also a viable option.

Dear Ann Landers: I have been married to "Ralph" for six years. A month ago, someone called Ralph and told him to "check out his wife's new boyfriend." The caller did not identify himself.

I have been completely faithful to my husband since we married and never would cheat. When Ralph asked me about the call, I assured him that I had no interest in any other man. I thought he believed me and that would be the end of it. Last week, I found a tape on which Ralph had recorded my phone calls. I was devastated to realize that he did not trust me and had invaded my privacy.

Although I have tried to forgive him, I cannot seem to forget his lack of faith. Every time I pick up the phone, I wonder whether Ralph still is taping me. What can I do about this painful turn of events? — No Trust in Kentucky

Dear Kentucky: You and Ralph should have a few sessions of joint counseling. Trust must be restored as soon as possible. Get a referral from your doctor or clergyman, and please let me know you took my advice.

Ann Landers' booklet "Nuggets and Doozies" has everything from the outrageously funny to the poignantly insightful. Send a self-addressed, long, business-sized envelope and a check or money order for $5.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Nuggets, c/o Ann Landers, c/o Creators Syndicate, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045. To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.

ANN LANDERS (R)

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