OT: Some kid almost broke my son's nose!

I got a call at work today from my son's school. They said he'd been in an "altercation" with another boy, and that he'd been punched in the nose. The nurse was recommending x-rays to be sure it wasn't broken because there was so much blood and swelling. Turns out it wasn't, but STILL!!! Apparently my son (who is really smart, funny, sweet, loving, and goofy...and uncoordinated...bless his little heart) was running on the playground, ran between two boys and knocked into one of them. This bully chased my son down and punched him square in the face. Luckily, it didn't take the principal long to determine what happened, and she suspended the other child for two days. I just can't believe I'm dealing with this already. My son is seven years old!!!!!!! Okay, thanks for letting me vent. Julie

Sigh.......just one of the reasons that I homeschool. Kids can be such punks. I'm so sorry this happened to your little boy. I would also ask for an apology from the other kid. Michelle

Me too Michelle - That is one of my reasons for homeschooling four of my kids too!!!! I agree that the kid should have to appologize for what he's done. Laurie

Thanks! I asked my son if the boy had apologized. Of course not! I'll mention it to the principal....

Hey Julie, Sorry to hear about what happened, glad that things weren't worse. How old was the other kid? See me, I'd be talking to somebody's mama real quick...How is your babe doing today? Better I hope...poor pookie

Julie, I took my little 3 year old to the park the other day and there were 3 big girls upon the equipment and one "accidently" kicked my little boy in the head. My husband nicely asked them to get off because they were too big to play on there. So then they proceeded to stand in the way of the slide. I, of course, being the Mama Bear that I am asked them to please move and said once again they were too big to be on there. One of them went over and told her mom and her mom came back ready to fight. Well, I told her what they were doing and she said they were 11 (and they looked like 15), and they could be on there if they wanted and for me not to speak to them again. I, being the smart ass that I am asked her what she was gonna do about it. I told her she needs to stay over here and watch them. She finally walked away but left a clear message to the girls that they could continue being brats. These are the kind of parents I have trouble dealing with. Of course working in a youth shelter I see these type of parents everyday and do not have to wonder why they have juvenile delinquents as children. (future inmates of America)

Dear Julie, I can relate with your anger, but it's been my experience that we should let them work it out. A friend of my daughters mother got involved in a problem between her daughter and another girl in school. Not only did the other brats give her daughter a hard time because "Mommy" came to her rescue, her Daughter isn't talking to her because she "Ruinned her Life". We all have to live with the drama. It's hard to sit back and watch your children get hurt (physically or mentally). But please weigh the collateral damage your intervention may cause. Talk to your Son and get his opinion. He may want to drop this issue and get on with his life. If he can handle talking to the bully and getting him to apologise, it will make him stronger and give him a life lesson. My son was an obese 7 year old. His laughter and talent with music helped him to make and keep good friends. There were always the popular and cool kids that made points with their peers by putting down the "non-perfect". I was always enraged when I'd hear someone call him a cruel name. He'd say "that's ok Mom, that kid will see me on stage some day and envy me". They live through those tough years. WE get Gray hair. My Son is now a Senior in HS. He's captain of the rowing team, has 2 bands and makes me laugh all the time. He lost most of his excess weight at puberty, and has a great circle of friends who loved him "when". Now... If I can only get my 15 year old Daughter to stop rolling her eyes everytime I open my mouth...... Julie, This is just my opinion. Everyone with children has to make their own decisions. Good luck. Kate Z (almost over the rough spots)

Another reason we moved from AZ.