That is a good answer.
There is an easier alternative answer.
"I have nothing to say."
And absolutely stick with that. Say NOTHING, advise whomever / whatever is asking. EVEN IF THEY SAY THE QUESTIONING IS OVER.
A. It will positively un-nerve the interrogator.
B. If it goes to a legal phase the kid's attorney will absolutely rip the interrogator/school three or four new ones.
If you have a kid in school I would sit them down and have them practice with you for at least an hour, once a month.
No matter what the question is OR THE STATEMENT they make.
" I have nothing to say."
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I’ve read about all the respouses above this post.
WRONG
If a kid says I want a lawyer/mom/dad etc. the popo will arrest you for being non compliant and a threat.
Kids have
ZERO
Rights in public schools.... Unless you happen to be on the right side of think fault.
Tell your kids to shut up. Period. Just shut their pie holes. It will not end well for the kids.
That’s what our Ass_oles - punks- etc in our schools have been taught to do.
They have ZerO rights....