tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26522515.post4947938184166181589..comments2023-10-29T05:55:57.503-04:00Comments on OPNTALK: Walking To School Equals Child Abuse? Preview..Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10686486138001196847noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26522515.post-29352854281742697302012-02-28T00:25:39.540-05:002012-02-28T00:25:39.540-05:00How interesting - I had a similar experience today...How interesting - I had a similar experience today! My 14 1/2 year old, 5'8" son would not put on his school uniform this morning, and so I let him know that I would wait 3 more minutes and then the car was leaving... He said fine, he just wouldn't go to school. Well, I have two other kids that DID get ready for school, so I took them and went to work. Less than a mile to school from home.<br /><br />I saw my son walking to school, in a light snowfall with no jacket, and in uniform shorts. His decision, right? <br />Well this evening, I got the nastiest call from my ex-husband (and I was on speaker phone with his wife egging him on as usual) who claims that a friend saw my son walking, and almost called the police and CPS, but called him instead. He screamed at me that I should take care of this helpless child, and that I am abusing and neglecting him, and I have failed at my parental responsibilities.<br />I had my son call him back and tell him it was his decision - he wouldn't hear it.<br />Now "Dad" and his wife are going to see what they can stir up...<br />Is there really anyone who could find fault with what I did?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com