wrestlingmom:

Case history: My oldest son, now a senior in high school, began wrestling in second (2nd) grade. All the teachers at the grade school were aware of my son(s) participation. On several occasions throughout the season my son was sent to the office to have the school nurse/counselor look at bruises, facial scratches, and the like. At each visit, my son was asked if his father was physically abusing him. My son always told the truth, that the bruises were from wrestling practice or competition. This questioning persisted for two (2) years. One (1) evening I came home form work and caught my wife crying, and after much prying, had the story relayed to me. My wife had never told me of the intrusive questioning by the school for fear of my reaction. My wife was correct as I went straight to the school, met with the principal and school nurse/counselor, and promptly advised these professionals, that after the numerous interrogations of my son, if they had any further questions, to contact the State of Kansas, Department of Social Services, and file a complaint.

If they chose not to do so, I demand the questioning stop.

My son was never questioned again!

As you well know, our schools are an absolute mess, and I for one do not trust the judgment of many of the administrators and teachers.


Richard D. Salyer