Blue -

I'd be hoppin' mad too. I think that was a horrible thing for the teacher to say period, but the teacher saying that in front of other kids encourages even more separatism for your son and certainly does not promote unity between classmates, and sets a poor example for ALL the kids in the classroom. It sends a message that putting others down is ok, and yes, promotes bullying in my mind.

I would go to the principal first, see if they can accommodate him to do his mile privately, like you suggested, like an IEP. Also address the teachers comment with the principal. Extremely inappropriate behavior from a teacher, in this moms opinion. Emotion and protection for your child is a powerful thing. When you go in, try to be calm & confident with the principal.

Childhood obesity is a problem in this country, with Michelle Obama promoting programs to address that. (Not talking politics, I abstain). Just saying it's a hot topic these days. As you pointed out he participates in other sports, that seems more crucial to me than running a mile. Team sports, working & playing with others.

I didn't know about the B word incident. Harsh punishment for a word he probably didn't even know the meaning to, and probably just knew it was a negative word. My 5th grade daughter has heard my husband call his grown son a douche bag often - it's a of a joke between them. I was at my mothers and my daughter called her 9 year old cousin one. In front of my mother. I about fell out. She didn't know what it meant. Try explaining that one. My husband is a sailor and has to watch his mouth. His response - douche is the French word for wash.



Man you've had a dramatic chock full couple of weeks.

Many many