My stepson got in trouble today for bringing a knife (a hunting knife with about a 4 inch blade) to school. He got caught on the bus, and the bus driver just called his mom about it instead of turning him in to the principal. Lots of discussion about what to do about it. His mom is taking away everything he owns, my husband wants to beat his a$$ (I stopped him, not because I don't believe in spanking, but because I don't think it will be effective at his age - 12). I think he needs to face a real-life consequence - tell the principal, let them dole out the punishment. This is where there's some disagreement... School policy on weapons is automatic expulsion for one calendar year - which puts us into a hard position, hurting all the parents involved by having additional expenses for transportation out of district or someone having to stay home with him... What would you do????
