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WWND?
So DD just got home from school and tells me that, we'll call him Peter, has a step dad. She then proceeds to tell me that Peter says he is a mean step dad. So I ask," Why does he say he is mean?" She says she doesn't know but he has a step dad because his real dad is in heaven. She says their old neighbors shot him and that is why he is in heaven.
Ok, not only is this story very shocking, but It concerns me that he is saying his step dad is "mean". I also have to admit they are 5 and 6 year olds and I am obviously not inclined to believe everything I hear. That said, I just can't help immediately thinking of all the horrific stories I see and hear about molestation, abuse, etc. Yes, I probably spend too much time online and in front of the TV at night but you just never know...so my question is, do I mention anything to her teacher? I was thinking maybe just somewhat casually share my concern about what he told H? Or am I making a big deal over nothing and leave it alone because really, its none of my business?
Re: WWND?
I would bring it up to the teacher privately, just in case it is a real problem. I would hate to find out later that I'd done nothing in that case.
And, if the situation were reversed, I'd rather have a concerned parent/teacher checking on my kid's story than ignoring it.
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I'm inclined to say that you should bring it up to the teacher, but I doubt the teacher is going to do a welfare check on Peter's home (we actually have those in some of our schools - K teacher has to visit the home of every kid in her class during the first semester to get a feel for the home life). I guess I'm not sure what the teacher would do other than be very aware of what Peter says and ask to meet with both Mom and Stepdad if there is an issue.
Maybe a quick e-mail with exactly what you wrote that you're not sure there is anything to it, but thought it wouldn't hurt to make you aware that Peter is mentioning that his Stepdad is "mean" to some of the kids.
I also agree with WonderRed that I am called "mean" almost everytime I use the word "No" these days, so maybe it's also a boy thing to resort to that?
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