I think that is ridiculous. The administrator assumed facts not in evidence, and then tried to manipulate the youngster in as much as their is an assumed higher allegiance to the 'state', than to his Cub Scout buddy or his parents.
The problem occurred when the 'other' kid ratted out the culprit, and more than likely, to gain Brownie points.
To bad this child in question didn't have the wherewith all to just clam up and say nothing.
Note to Freedom minded parents whose children are in socialist public schools: Brief them that they are to give nothing but name, rank and serial number and demand they speak first with their legal counsel [mommy and daddy].
This country is going to hell in a hand basket as more and more people seem so eager to roll over and show big brother their soft white underbelly.
When I was in grade school I got framed for shoving an apple in a toilet and flushing the toilet to overflow it. I was in 4th grade. The principal badgered me and cajoled me to admit I did it. I refused. He threatened me with all measures of punishment, from expulsion to being publicly ostracized.
I held my ground and finally after two hours got belligerent and rude and demanded my mother. When my mother arrived, she trusted me and my story.
I was suspended for 3 days by the a$$hole principal. I stayed home with mom and ate cookies and watched Beetle Baily on our first color television.
That was a seminal link in the chain on me becoming a conservative. Absolute power corrupts absolutely. I hate authority, unless I voluntarily and with clear mind accept it beforehand.