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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't mean to be rude, but you say your son would never willingly hurt someone but when asked whether he intended to hurt someone he seemed to indicate yes, he did.

I think you serve the suspension. Consider this from the perspective of the other parent -- some kid came in and poked their kid with a scalpel, albeit a dull one. I'd be raising holy hell if your son wasn't severely disciplined, and I wouldn't want to hear squat about ADHD or anything else.

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I would take this comment with a grain of salt.  What is a second grader's interpretation of "hurt someone" in this context?  How does he interpret his own imagination -- could it be that he thought about scalpels and operations and how that would hurt?  A second grader ccan't parse language like that, and I don't think it's an appropriate question.

That said, ADHD kids have to follow the school safety rules, too.  It's harder because of impulsive behavior, but it's an important lesson to learn (although FTR I think a suspension goes too far).  Try to make it a learning experience, be as calm as possible, discuss what we do and don't do at school and towards others ... all things I'm sure you're doing.

Also FWIW meds REALLY help with impulsive behavior if it becomes an ongoing issue.[/quote]

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