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Son Excluded for 2 days
My normally, good but a little bit cheeky son (10) his friend (11) and a girl (10) were pulling moonys at each other on the school field, another boy told a teacher and to cut it short the 2 boys were excluded for 2 days and the girl was let off scott free (which I am furious about).
Anyway, I have had a letter from the school stating why they were excluded and the reasons states Sexually unacceptable behaviour... I think this is wrong and could imply so many other things, my worry is that it goes to the governers (a couple of whom are friends) education authority etc. Am I within my rights to ask them to change the description or do you think it is a fair comment in light of what they have done???.
I am beside myself with worry and this could affect his future if they decide to keep it on his school records when he goes the Comprehensive School.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Thank you for your comment WendyS, it is not the actual exclusion that is upsetting me, but the ramifications that come with it, the Sexual Unacceptable Behaviour - to me that could mean touching or masturbating not mooning, friends knowing of this even though it is fairly common practice amongst the boys (even though it shouldn't be) informing the Education Authority.
I believe my son and his friend are being made an example of.
If the girl hasn't equally been excluded, then I think you're right to feel that this is unfair treatment and they should all have been punished equally.
However if this "Sexually Unacceptable Behaviour" issue is really preying on your mind, I think all you can do is write to the school, apologising for your son's behaviour and saying that he will be equally disciplined for it at home, but as he is only 10 years old and didn't fully understand the possible implications of it, you are concerned at the long term effect this will have on his school record. Accept the punishment but request that any wording be modified to "Unacceptable Behaviour". If you show you're prepared to meet them halfway but are not tryng to undermine school discipline they may relent and consider your request.