What part of the statement is false?
Your son saw the other boy with a pocket knife and didnt report it, right?
You might quibble with whether or not that was wrong. However, a difference opinion is wrong.
And, yes, your son might have known that knifes are tools, and be aware of proper knife safety, but that doesn't mean it is or isn't against the rules to have one in school.
When I started this story, I fully expected to read that your son was the victim of some sort of overkill "zero tolerance" policy. However, it seems like all he had to do was explain what happened, in writing, and apologize. Hardly draconian.
And, as far as your rights go, do you really want a situation where teachers and students can't discipline kids without calling in a parent? Again, had the student been charged criminally, or given a suspension, I could possibly see the need to call you in. However, for what, again, amounted to a "talking to," I just don't see the point.
Maybe it's the way you wrote this, but I just don't see a big deal here.
I agree with Behind Liberal Lines. I will only ask whether your son's forced statement will be part of his permanent record. If so, I would consult an attorney with experience in that area.
Otherwise, Dad (or Mom), you are over-reacting.
Apologize for what??
And, as far as your rights go, do you really want a situation where teachers and students can't discipline kids without calling in a parent? Again, had the student been charged criminally, or given a suspension, I could possibly see the need to call you in. However, for what, again, amounted to a "talking to," I just don't see the point.
I am going to recommend to my Governor we stop charging criminals so we can just keep them in confinement without worrying about trials.
I'd have to quibble with that. Just write that the boy read about the Clinton problems and what happened to Linda Tripp, and others after they 'snitched' on a friend.
Did you miss this part? :...coerced into writing false statements stating they made bad choices by not telling an adult,..."
Sorry, deciding not to be a narc is NOT a bad choice, at least an enforcable one.
"I just don't see a big deal here."
I do, and for once in my life I will try and be succinct. It is the forced confession of wrong doing, under duress. That is the problem.