Location: Wisconsin
So just before the end if the school year my 12 year old was in library.and the teacher said.
"After you are done with your reading you can do whatever you want."
And my kid joked. "Like what, make explosives?"
Look, I know it was a dumb thing to say. You don't say that in school, EVER. And trust me, we have had talks before and LECTURES since this incedent.
But istead of making this a teaching moment to a 12 year old wise ass, the school:
Pulled him out of class
Searched his locker
Had the school resource officer question him, (without me present, so there's another layer of wrong.)
Suspended him for four days
Charged him with disorderly conduct
THEN called me.
The principle, superintendent, and cop all said they knew it was a joke and not a threat.
Still took those actions.
I'll deal with the school board later.
Today is his intake at the County Courthouse.
What can I do to show them that this child is not a threat to national security?
He has a support system, we go to church, (not that it matters,) he's a sweet kid.
I can't afford to pay my laywer now, I just got full custody, which is another kick in the pants, because now he's finally just mine and I can't afford to protect him, because I spent all my money trying to protect him.
My baby climbed into bed with me last night and cried himself to sleep.
He's terrified. I'm scared and angry.
What can we do/say to mitigate this?
Thanks for your help.