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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Make him correct the grammar.

Kidding.  I don't know.  I'd talk to him about it - how words have consequences - and then let it go, assuming first time and he's generally a relatively empathetic boy.  Maybe tell him that he can actually write down mean things that he can't say, but he should keep them private, like a journal.  I don't know...that's if he likes to get things out in writing, generally, that can be helpful. But if it was a one-off, I'd probably let it go.[/quote]

I actually would mention the spelling. With my younger child, the conversation might go like this.

Me: I found this note that you left me. There is something wrong with it.
Child: It's mean?
Me: Yes, it is a mean note, and it hurt my feelings. But there is something else wrong with it.
Child: ...
Me: When is it "your", and when is it "you're"?
Child: Oh.
Me: Next time you want to leave me a mean note, could you please make sure everything is spelled correctly?
Child: OK.
Me: OK. *hugs child*[/quote]

OP here. I like the idea of telling him to write his feelings in a private journal, but that what he did was hurtful and unacceptable. I'm not sure I'm going to peg him too much on the spelling. He has issues with spelling and gets interventions in this area, so I'm not going to pile on too much. [/quote]

My stupid Mommy?  What do you want to insult Grandma like that?  She would be hurt.
And then you can tell him how commas save lives:  "Lets eat Grandma" vs "Lets eat, Grandma"

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