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<blockquote data-quote="Galactus" data-source="post: 84513" data-attributes="member: 4170"><p>After reading many of these replies, somewhat cooler heads have prevailed (at least at 6:10 PM EST). This is not to minimize what happened and just as I don't know how certain situations have affected your children (in a collective sense), none of us (including myself or "Heather") know how this incident has affected my son. It disturbed my child enough to tell us about the incident and that is enough for me to act.</p><p></p><p>I came to this forum because yes, I figured that many posters here would have experience in how to handle this type of situation. Many parents of children with Conduct Disorder or ODD have been on the receiving end of these types of situations. I do not wish to persecute the child, but to dismiss it would be irresponsible on my part as my son's father.</p><p></p><p>It's been discussed with the father of the child and he thanked us for bringing it to his attention. The dialogue was to the point and assessed only the situation that affected my son. At no time were anyone's parenting skills questioned or the state of the other child.</p><p></p><p>Most of you are right. I do not know what situations you have endured. To those of you who think that this does not constitute "irreverent behavior" we will just agree to disagree. To those who think I am judgmental or dramatic in saying it is my job to protect my child "from any and all comers" in this or any similar situation, I have to ask...</p><p></p><p>If I don't protect my child, who on this earth will? Little situations can become big situations. This I do know something about.</p><p></p><p>I myself was a victim of abuse. I understand how unresolved "situations" of early childhood can affect someone later in life. No one can protect their child 24/7, but when an issue arises it must be addressed.</p><p></p><p>I do appreciate all of your responses (even the ones I don't agree with).</p><p></p><p>A special note to Heather. I do count my blessings and hopefully it will be the worst thing that ever happens to him. That still doesn't make it ok to minimize it. I am sure that you have perhaps dealt with far worse things and I do have compassion for parents and children with greater issues (I have relatives with autism, William's Syndrome and even clinical psychosis). I can only attempt to handle the situations presented to me in the best way I know how. I am sure you all do the same.</p><p></p><p>Thank you all for your opinions. I sincerely wish all of you the best with each your unique struggles and triumphs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Galactus, post: 84513, member: 4170"] After reading many of these replies, somewhat cooler heads have prevailed (at least at 6:10 PM EST). This is not to minimize what happened and just as I don't know how certain situations have affected your children (in a collective sense), none of us (including myself or "Heather") know how this incident has affected my son. It disturbed my child enough to tell us about the incident and that is enough for me to act. I came to this forum because yes, I figured that many posters here would have experience in how to handle this type of situation. Many parents of children with Conduct Disorder or ODD have been on the receiving end of these types of situations. I do not wish to persecute the child, but to dismiss it would be irresponsible on my part as my son's father. It's been discussed with the father of the child and he thanked us for bringing it to his attention. The dialogue was to the point and assessed only the situation that affected my son. At no time were anyone's parenting skills questioned or the state of the other child. Most of you are right. I do not know what situations you have endured. To those of you who think that this does not constitute "irreverent behavior" we will just agree to disagree. To those who think I am judgmental or dramatic in saying it is my job to protect my child "from any and all comers" in this or any similar situation, I have to ask... If I don't protect my child, who on this earth will? Little situations can become big situations. This I do know something about. I myself was a victim of abuse. I understand how unresolved "situations" of early childhood can affect someone later in life. No one can protect their child 24/7, but when an issue arises it must be addressed. I do appreciate all of your responses (even the ones I don't agree with). A special note to Heather. I do count my blessings and hopefully it will be the worst thing that ever happens to him. That still doesn't make it ok to minimize it. I am sure that you have perhaps dealt with far worse things and I do have compassion for parents and children with greater issues (I have relatives with autism, William's Syndrome and even clinical psychosis). I can only attempt to handle the situations presented to me in the best way I know how. I am sure you all do the same. Thank you all for your opinions. I sincerely wish all of you the best with each your unique struggles and triumphs. [/QUOTE]
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