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That is so scary and awful. You did the right thing. (Wth though??? unload at close range? that's like almost criminal.)
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I didn't read pp, but getting the school involved is the right thing to do. I handle this type of thing more often than I would like unfortunately in my job. Bullying is a serious offense and the school can issue consequences.
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This sounds wrong on so many levels. Wanting to cause a child pain to "teach him a lesson" is ridiculous. I think you absolutely did the right thing and I wouldn't allow my child any interaction with the other kid again.
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uhh WTH. The father's reaction is so off the charts -- first he is against paintballing altogether, then to combat that rather than just declining he wants his son to shoot your son at close range? Those are polar opposites and really show the instability of this maniac...
Needless to say, I think you handled it perfectly and I am just nervous for you that they are going to show up at the party anyway. I would let the principal of the school know.
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What an asshole! I would definitely let the school know. Unloading a paintball gun into a 12 year old at close range? What a moron. Can you tell this makes me mad for you?? Haha. I think you handled it wonderfully, FWIW.
I'll never understand parents like this.
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I would not bring this up with the principal. But would talk to DS regularly to see if it's an issue - if it is, it can be brought up then.
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Firstly, that dad is insane. I'm really glad that you did what you did. I would be aware though, the school might not be able to do anything if nothing is happening at school. School district jurisdiction might only extend to the edge of school and the bus stops. The school might be glad to be aware of the situation, though, so I do think it's good that you said something. We've had issues come up where kids are bullying others outside of school, and the parents want us to issue consequences, but we can't.
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Uh, I have way too hot of a temper to deal with people like that. All I can say is you have a LOT more patience than I would have had for that dad and the situation as a whole. So no, I don't think you overreacted at all.
I have zero tolerance for people threatening or harassing people I care about. I was bullied or teased or taunted a lot as a kid and while my parents were far from perfect, one thing they always, ALWAYS did was stand up for me, whether it was a teacher, child, or another parent. I will forever be thankful for that. It says a LOT to your son that you're not willing to let him or yourself get mistreated by bullies. He will never forget stuff like that.
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I think you handle that just great because me on the other hand wouldn't have been that nice about it, my mom likes yo tell me that my attitude came from my dads side because he's Germany and very hot tempered when bothered and I can't stand people like that. I don't start stuff or bother people but when they bother me they definitely regret it. Give yourself a pat on the back mama you did well!
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