Problems with my son, hope I did right

[Amy&Dan]

This afternoon the father of the boy who made the threat called me. I felt really sorry for this poor guy, he and his wife are just devastated that their son has done this. He told me they have been worried for some time about the company their son has been keeping. He apologized profusely and said the principle had done an in house, two day suspension. Meaning this kid stays in the office all day for two days with no recess, p.e. or social interaction. They agreed with this but feel the other boys should also be punished which I agree with too. He and I discussed that his son is actually a lot like my son and just trying desparately to fit in. His son is really excited about the lunch group. The other three boys involved say they won't go, we'll see about that! One of the boys kept flipping my son off today and then thankfully got caught. I of course have not heard from these other three parents and don't expect to. Its funny, because all along I was surprised that the boy who made the threat was the one who did it since the one time I met him he seemed like a pretty nice kid. Guess he is having his struggles too. His dad said they are thankful that this was caught when he was 10 and not further out of control. Matthew is feeling much better. I think it really said alot about that dad that he admitted his son had done wrong and called me. I told him I didn't know which parents to feel sorrier for, them or us!

 

[Amy&Dan]

What about not just getting them moved to a different track, but pushing to have the entire "club" broken up among different tracks plural?

The father of the one kid and I discussed this. There are three primary problem kids and three tracks besides ours. I think the little group should be broken up and he had suggested this to the school but they didn't act like that could happen. I saw one of the kids walking home and he looked at me so defiantly and then laughed at me and my son. I really wanted to get out of car and shake him until his little eyes rolled I was so mad! I told Matt we would take the higher road. Tonight when Matt was working on his church group homework it was all about bullying and trying to befriend kids who were bully targets. What great timing, it really helped him and since I know his leader will discuss this lesson tomorrow night that also makes me feel good.

 

[Tigger&Belle]

Good news about the one boy! Having parents who care and are willing to admit to issues can make a big difference.

 

[the kabuki]

Well at least the one dad called and admitted the problem. There needs to be more parents' like him, instead of always defending their kids actions.

Glad to hear the principal is on top of this. Sad to say, most would brush it off.

Good luck!

 

[Tigger&Belle]

How are things going with your son?