Injustice

Today was not a good day for my poor middle born son. He and several of his friends were playing Star Wars at recess and didn't hear the teacher announce that it was time to line up. As soon as they saw they all ran, but were to late. After getting "yelled at" by the teacher they were all informed that tomorrow during recess they will have to walk the trees.

He is completely devastated.

And, I gotta be honest with you, as the momma I am NOT too thrilled either. Here's a kid who NEVER gets in trouble at school, and quite honestly did NOT hear the teachers call (they should get whistles!), so this was not done out of rebellion. It was an honest to goodness mistake. I seriously considered calling his teacher and informing her of the unfairness of her decision.

Then, however, the teacher in me woke up. Life ISN'T fair. It never has been. And I would be doing a terrible disservice to him if I tried to teach him that it was. I mean, let's face it - there is absolutely no way that this will be the last time that something unfair happens to him. Not at all. Plus, it IS his responsibility to listen for the teachers. I'll bet from now on he will.

Just a guess.