Hi everyone.
Would just like your opinion on something, if possible.
My son's school called this morning to tell me that yesterday DS cut a piece of hair off a girl in his class . I was shocked to say the least especially as DS didn't tell me anything.
Anyhow, they want me to see the headmaster and his teacher tomorrow to discuss his behaviour. Obviously, I need to talk to him about what happened and most importantly I want to know the reason WHY he did it. The teacher said she sees this as really "weird" behaviour and also mentioned that DS is a very "different" kid. To be honest, this got my back up a bit and I replied that all kids are different, what exactly was she implying? I told her that I would have a talk with DS after school today and discuss with hubby what we should do. I am not sure if a punishment would be the right thing in this case or if DS will completely open up and tell me everything. Of course, I have not yet heard his side of what happened, was his behaviour provoked in any way, (not that it justifies his actions), the teacher over-exaggerating, etc. etc.
Have any of you faced something similar? What do you think is the appropriate way to deal with this? i.e. punishment, what kind of punishment (withdrawal of privileges perhaps?). Maybe just going to the school with him and talking to the teacher is punishment enough?
Any ideas / feedback?
Your help is very much appreciated. thanks.
Would just like your opinion on something, if possible.
My son's school called this morning to tell me that yesterday DS cut a piece of hair off a girl in his class . I was shocked to say the least especially as DS didn't tell me anything.
Anyhow, they want me to see the headmaster and his teacher tomorrow to discuss his behaviour. Obviously, I need to talk to him about what happened and most importantly I want to know the reason WHY he did it. The teacher said she sees this as really "weird" behaviour and also mentioned that DS is a very "different" kid. To be honest, this got my back up a bit and I replied that all kids are different, what exactly was she implying? I told her that I would have a talk with DS after school today and discuss with hubby what we should do. I am not sure if a punishment would be the right thing in this case or if DS will completely open up and tell me everything. Of course, I have not yet heard his side of what happened, was his behaviour provoked in any way, (not that it justifies his actions), the teacher over-exaggerating, etc. etc.
Have any of you faced something similar? What do you think is the appropriate way to deal with this? i.e. punishment, what kind of punishment (withdrawal of privileges perhaps?). Maybe just going to the school with him and talking to the teacher is punishment enough?
Any ideas / feedback?
Your help is very much appreciated. thanks.