( Final part of my story about what happened to my daughter in kindergarten)

Christa was back at school yesterday. We'd had three days to process what happened to her on Friday and how she felt about being threatened. As my husband said, even though it was a made-up threat, Christa didn't know that. All she knew was that someone said he was going to trap her. So we treated it like an actual threat.

Because the elementary school principle and Christa's teacher were so available to listen to our concerns and to discuss what needed to be done, Rob and I felt confident things were handled well. Our concerns were not ignored. Our suggestions were considered.

Because the boy's guardian called me the night before school ,I felt like she understood the seriousness of what happened. She talked to him about what he'd done and how wrong it was.

Because the boy got on the phone with me and apologized, I was able to open a door of communication with him. I told him I appreciated him being honest about making up the story. I told him that Christa said she forgave him.

Then, when I helped out in the class yesterday I was able to see the boy for who he is: a young child who made a terrible mistake. He has no contact with his mom and little contact with his father--so there is a needy child there.

Of course, as Christa's mom, I am watching her closely to see if there is any residual effects. So far, she is her normal happy, loving young self. And for that I am thankful.

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