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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Received an email from the parent of one of DS’ friends. [b]The two kids each brought a toy to school and proceeded to trade. The mother of DS’ friend is irritated that the kids traded and wants her son’s toy back. In her email she accused my son of taking her son’s toy without actually trading something for it (untrue according to my son).  She also emphasized how special her son’s toy is and that trading should not happen again in the future.[/b]

I’m irked at this email. We do not encourage toy trading (or bringing toys to school for that matter but apparently DS has been sneaking things in his pockets and/or backpack). DS knows that if he loses a toy or gives it away that it is likely gone and will not be replaced. If he chooses to give it away that is his decision. The teacher has also emphasized that things you care about (aside from your child :-)) should not be sent to school because they could be lost or damaged.

I need some unbiased feedback here. I have to see this mom occasionally and would like to remain friendly with her but her email was accusatory and made it sound like she thinks my kid stole her kid’s toy and that’s i need to somehow police what’s happening at school. I’m irritated. [/quote]

You really embellished this story email here.

Factually all that happened is there was trade or a one way only trade at school today, they need their toy back before winter break tomorrow, and it is a very special important toy, and reiterate that trading toys is inappropriate.

I don’t see what a the irritated part, stealing part, accusatory part.
. I do see your attitude though: it is my sons decision, he must be sneaking toys to schoo/who knows, teacher says no toys, I am being told to police what happens at school, etc.  wow. Lot of drama in your life. [/quote]

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