The parents of an 8-year-old boy report their son is being bullied and teased by a group of boys in the neighborhood. Which response by the nurse is best?


a) "Your son is at high risk for bullying other children as a result of this situation."
b) "Perhaps teaching your son self-defense courses will help him to have a greater sense of control and safety."
c) "Fortunately the scars of being picked on will fade as your son grows up."
d) "Bullying can have lifelong effects on the self-esteem of a child."