I don't even quite know where to start with this post.
I have only recieved a few random comments of this blog. They're always from friends and family.
Well I got this doooozy the other day on the story of Isaac's bulling incident:
"Your Isaac accidentally flung a pencil that hit this boy, who also just happened to mishear an insult from Isaac? Yeah, right. Mom, your Isaac is a little bully, and this time he picked the wrong victim. Sounds like apologies are due on both sides."Okie Dokie then.
I was stunned.
Jaw dropped.
This random reader does not know my Isaac if he said this. I can barely see where he might could come to this conclusion. Maybe I didn't illustrate it properly??
Regardless, I had Isaac read it, along with the other supportive comments (thank you!)
I asked him what he thought.
Isaac: it makes me kind of sad.
Me: Why?
Isaac: Because, maybe he's right.
Me: What do you mean?
Isaac: Well, I didn't apologize after I flung the pencil.
(What a good little Isaac)
Me: Okay. That's true. You should have apologized. Did you do it on purpose and call him names?
Isaac: No, but I should have apologized.
I love that! He saw his fault in the matter, and could see how it might have ended differently.
Isaac a bully? Dude, you've got the wrong kid pegged.
Good comeback.
ReplyDeletethat's a great story. what a great way to turn something hurtful into a teaching moment. i'm taking notes for when Bo gets older.
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