[David McLaughlin]

Before I go and blow this up, what's your opinion?

My 16yo son was given a team to work with for his Spanish class. They were to work together over the weekend and make a fruit salad for a cultural breakfast on Monday. He bought a couple of watermellons and some berries.

His female classmate texted him asking what he wad adding to the salad Friday evening. Being with his group of male friends and coaxted by one, he wrote "two big juicy mellons". She asked "what?" His reply..."BOOBS".

The text thread went on to include that she forwarded it to the teacher, he appologized, she forgave him saing she wasn't mad.

Monday comes. The boy is brought down to the school office and threated with suspension. Told if he is suspended, he'll never get into college and never get a good job. He must do two days of community service so none of it will go on his record. He must never talk to or even look at the girl again or he will be suspended... they have Spanish and Gym classes together.

IMO, this should be my place to punish him, not the schools (he's been grounded). They asked him to come to the office to discuss further today.