My son was recently diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. Upon this diagnose, my son's school counselor repeated over and over "you are your son's advocate". I am his shield when he knows no difference. So, I find that I become momma bear very easily when situation arise that paint my son in harsh light. I should also mention that my son has difficulty lying. I know, "yeah, right". No really. If I ask if he's not done something more often than not, he will answer he hasn't. Of course, I'm thinking, don't most nine-year-olds say the opposite?
So that brings us to today. My son is being punished TOMORROW, for calling a girl a cuss word, YESTERDAY. Now I agree punishment for the cuss word, YES. But if it was so hurtful, why did it take a day for the girl to tell a teacher (because the teacher had no knowledge of it)? And if we begin to punish for past performances what is the statue of limitations? And if my son hadn't of been so honest, who's word would of won out if he had lied and said he didn't say it?
Again, not advocating lying but just wondering.
