As I said I would, I went straight to the Middle/High School Principal today. After telling her my story, she was appalled; she dropped what she was doing and went straight to work on investigating the incident.
By mid-day, the student was punished. As I type this post, he’s sitting in a three-hour detention session. More importantly, his privilege of using the school weight room in the evening has been “suspended until further notice”. Also, word has gotten around about the incident to people who matter – his coaches and teachers.
Although all of this brings me no joy, I hope he’s learned a lesson.
I seriously doubt it, though.
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I’d also like to thank everyone for their concern and kind words. No, really, thank you. You all comforted me during a very difficult time in my life. For that, I’m grateful. Another set of thanks to my High School’s administration and people who care about setting things right.
By the way, in the alternate reality where I didn’t restrain myself, I would have been suspended for at least one day. That would have went on my record, which would have been passed on to whatever college I attend. In the end, I played my cards right, despite my lackluster hand.
Excellent.
In the OTHER hypothetical world where you still went to Brewster schools, hitting the kid would have landed the both of you 5 days of Out-of-School suspension: you for punching someone in self-defense, and him for being punched.
Go figure.
Glad everything worked out, and kudos on restraining yourself.
Mike, it helps that I have friends in high places.
Thanks, Christine.
Man, I wish you pummelled that kid right in the middle of the daylight. Sometimes when i get angry i go and beat little kids with water bottles. Many are found in parks or even on the beach. It is very likely that some of these kids deserve this, plus I think you looked pretty hot on the bench so you needed a drink. Well! have a nice day!!