PnP I am thrilled that someone like you (ie warm and caring and a sensible head on their shoulders) is even thinking about doing something like this to give these little people a voice and the understanding that they need.... *pats PnP on the back*
Kire, youre day with the school sounds positive - fingers crossed that there are some forward movements from this. With the fear of the principal thing, IMO it should be addressed NOW. I wonder if it is possible to talk on the phone to the principal or make an appointment and explain that your boy is now scared of him/her and ask her if she could have a special "meeting" with him to "make friends" kind of thing. feeling safe at school is, as you know, very important, and if the little person is scared of "the boss" how can he possibly trust that he will protect him?
I'm not saying that he doesn't need to be respectful of his authority, but that he needs to know and trust that he will be treated fairly, so yes, if he needs disciplining, it will happen, but if he needs support and safety that will happen too.
Doll, I'm so sorry that your little fella has had a rough day as well - silly woman for even touching him, far less when he is in melt down mode- and yes, it is heartbreaking when they make comments like yours has....
I remember when mine was 8 (shortly before his breakdown) he was lying outside on the grass. He was perfectly still and just looking up at the sky and was there for ages. Eventually, I went to him and asked what he was doing and he said he was praying to God to "save him and take him away from all this" (the shrinks later used this as evidence of suicidal tendencies - he was wishing to die, but didn't know how to do it, so was asking for God's help.
special hugs to all of you who (even if you don't need them)
