The kid supposedly just walked up and punched my kid in the cheek in class, and chased them with scissors just a few days ago (corroborated by the teacher).
I know shit happens, and they’re a resilient kid, so it’s not too big a deal. But I also want to raise hell to get this kid away from them. What’s the next incident going to be?
I understand the structural and societal issues here - the kid probably doesn’t have a great home life, and the school doesn’t really have anything they can do that will help him.
Idk, just feeling conflicted and looking for thoughts.
I’m not a parent nor am I fit to ever be one but I’d suggest getting the school to step in. That other child seems to be a danger to every kid in the class and will probably grow up to be a dangerous person. If you’re friends with other parents maybe you could go as a group to demand the jobbers and hacks in the school administration to get off their useless asses and do something about this child safety risk.
a kid starting a fight doesn’t mean they’re “probably” going to become a “dangerous person” lmao, just like stealing a candy bar doesn’t mean they’re destined for a life of crime. you know what will do that is an experience of social ostracization and punishment by everyone who has power over them from a young age. some of yall are so fucking carceral and you don’t even know it.
insane thing is this is the kind of thing most teachers and authority figures actually believe.
Yes I agree that part is very hyperbolic and wrong of me to say. Main point was that the other kid is a danger in the present because they physically assault their peers and if this behaviour isn’t corrected they will learn its ok to do so.