[Dawn70]

With all due respect, there is a difference between being honest and being an a$$. You can be honest with someone and “not sugar coat” things without being a complete a$$hat. I personally discount it when men tell me they don’t sugar coat things because in my experience that translates to “im going to say whatever I want and I don’t give a d@mn if it hurts your feelings or not.” It has also been my experience with sugar coaters that while they are fine with saying whatever to someone, if someone talks to them without sugar coating, they get all pissed off and offended. Don’t fish it out if you can’t take it!

Having said all that, juju, I’m so sorry you are having to deal with all this. I admire your strength, your honesty, and most of all your mothering skills. I think it’s great that you put a positive spin on things. If more parents patented the way you do, schools would be a better place for everyone. Big hugs to you and positive vibes coming your way. Also, kudos for not correcting his grammar on his spelling of humility. I would’ve been tempted to be all over him about that. Lol