Are single parents heard as loudly as together parents? I fought as hard as I was able, all the while trying not to collapse from the injuries my child sustained at the hands of what I consider a cruel and callous kid. He thankfully would be punished at a later date, at least that much gave me some solace, his time would come, he was harshly punished.
I could have lost my child that afternoon, just one more blow could have permanently maimed or finished him. Will the next victim be as fortunate to survive? Do I wish the system would change, yes, should there have been more due diligence on the school's part, absolutely. For now I just thank god the damages were not worse, I will not forgive, or forget the place, the school I had so much trust in.
I always joked “My son spends more of his waking hours in school, than at home.” He had attended this school district since his kindergarten years, been an exemplary student. A quiet, very kind, honor roll student who took great pride in his grades and hard work.
Our schools are so over prepared for the “bigger picture” of what may happen, that they have forgotten how important it is to demand a higher level of attention by the adults that are being paid, to daily watch out for the schools troubled students. They had been forewarned about this kid and knew of previous happenings. He needed help and guidance and they just dropped the ball on this one.
I believe in Parent power, doing a better job in our homes, teaching values and patience along with virtues to our kids, listening to them. Staying in touch with the school if there are existing problems, or the school making it a rule to stay in contact with the parents.
I always had such faith in the school I had grown so familiar with, sadly said, I no longer can say this. I pray for the future of all our schools and hope changes are made within the curriculum. Some are a breeding ground for many of the worst traits in our society. We have to weed out the known bullies rehabilitate them, drug check and more.
I am thankful to have left this supposedly “upper class school,” this school that clearly seemed afraid to confront parents when the students did not obey by their spoken and written rules. My observation was they many times did not want to mix with the parents for fear of upsetting them, fear of the repercussions, anger and protection these parents give their children.
My hope is that no one else should have to learn the hard lesson, or suffer torment at the hands of bullies.
My son went on to be tutored and graduate on time. He attends college and made the Deans list his first year in College.
