I remember when my daughter was younger she had a lot of problems with "mean girls" at her school. They all used to be friends and then one day it seemed like they all turned on her and started saying horrible things to her. I really tried to build up her self-esteem so that she would know how amazing she is no matter what anyone else ever told her. I also explained that when someone says these mean things to who it is usually because they are struggling themselves and to try to understand and have a sense of compassion for them. Luckily, the bullying went away when my daughter started showing she didn't care anymore. But if it persists with your son, I would contact the school and the other boy's parents to try to resolve the issue. There are tons of great videos on how to deal with bullies. 

Maybe it's just how I was raised but I would march right over to that kid's house and talk to the mother.  He is getting that kind of negative behavior from somewhere!

Brutal :-/

I don't know what this other mother's issue is but she is obviously influencing her son in a negative way. Since your boys go to school together maybe you could bring this to the attention of the teacher?

I'm with Kristen here, I wouls go over there and demand why you're telling your kid such awful things to harass mine

Wow that's a terrible situation. I agree with Kristen and Craig. Talk to the mother and see where the issue is coming from. Hopefully the two of you can find a solution that won't hurt your children any more. 

You and your kid could always egg the car if that doesn't lead anywhere :)

Oh my gosh, I really feel for you! My oldest just started kindergarten and this kind of stuff just takes my breath away.  It is just so sad!  Although I'm sure it will be hard, I agree with everyone's advice. I would also talk to your son about coping strategies like finding an adult, walking away, etc.

Wow, this is alarming. I agree, I would speak face to face with the mother. Give her a chance to explain or see how her facial expressions and body language are. Good luck in this matter!

That's horrible.  Usually I just tell my kids they have choices who they play with and they don't have to play with kid are mean — but this goes beyond the normal mean kid to the point of potential emotional damage.  I try to avoid conflict but in this case, I'd probably try to see if I could get to the bottom of it so it hopefully wouldn't happen again.

Kids can be cruel and in most cases the ones that are the cruel kids have deep seeded issues. They often hurt others with what their fears are. This child is probably feeling unloved or unwanted. Is he 7 also? Can you talk to someone at the school that may know the issues like the school psychologist which may in turn get some help for this child?  Unfortunately there will be mean kids, bullys and more all our lives. I am listening to a lot of talks from Dr. Wayne Dryer and he talks a lot about how we take our children from when they are born and teach them that their reputation is what they are. He says that all comes from the EGO and it should not matter what other's think of us because that is not who we are. The same way who we are is not what we have or what we do. If we lose that do we lose us? It is very enlightening. Also another inspiring and motivating speaker is Les Brown and his story is amazing. He says you do not have to let someone's perception of you become your reality. He was told he was mentally retarded by teachers and psychologist and believed that until one teacher shared that with him and changed his life. I know it is hard but if you teach your son that this child may be doing what he is doing because of his own issues, if you teach him to pardon this boy and try to find out if you can get him some help it may just start a shift in your son. Another thing Dr. Dryer says is that we have no enemys because we all come from the same source. If we start looking at everyone and everything as connected we can see ourselves in even our enemies and the bad man has a good teacher. You son can be a good teacher.  Not saying he has to teach this child but this child is probably suffering and his behavior is a result of that. 

First, I am so sorry your son has heard these things from another child. My grandmother use to always tell me that the role of a parent is to fill their child's bucket of self-esteem so full that even if there were to be one hundred holes put in their bucket, it would still overflow. Teach compassion. Every night I make it a point to have my children tell me 5 reasons I am proud of them that day. There have been times I have learned a great deal from their list. I then give them 5 more reaasons why I am proud of them. Our family has also had Family Home Evenings where we have written our name at the top of a piece of paper and passed it around the room and each family member has written something they like about that family member. It serves as a great reminder to us all---my 25 year old still keeps a list from one of these evenings in his wallet and pulls it out occassionally to remind him how much he is loved and why. As for the child, I'd make it a point to discuss these recent incidents with the child's teacher--if only to ensure they are separated and someone is looking out for both of them at recesses. I'd also invite the mother over for coffee or soda to discuss your concerns. It may come to the point where it becomes a lesson in letting go of the toxic people in our lives.Either way, I wish your son joy and our family love through this.