When my son got into a fight at school about a decade and a half ago, the school wanted to give the other kid and him 3 days “in school suspension.” I told the admin that he was merely defending his twin sister as he had been instructed. I also informed them he would not attend “in school suspension” and if what he did was so horrible, I would support them if they suspended him for three days. As his suspension for three days would have cost the school three days “butts in seats” money, the school relented. I believe he was made to serve 2 days detention when all the dust settled.
My daughter got in a fight in 6th grade if I remember right. Another gal walked up to her and jerked her necklace off and my daughter lit into her. Vice Principal called me and I go down there. She says we never ever tolerate fighting here. I said…well that’s all well and good but I taught my daughter to not start fights but to defend herself. How long is her suspension? The VP was stunned. She thought she was punishing my daughter and as we got up to leave I said…..let’s go get an ice cream. 😂😂