Name change as very outing.
DS in year 7, has been having issues with two boys in year 9. They are known to us as we used to live in the same road 6 years ago. They very occasionally played together then but weren’t friends as such. There’s been no contact since we moved 6 years ago.
DS started year 7 and said one of them had seen him and said “you’re DS name” DS confirmed. Didn’t think much of it.
Over the past few months the two boys have occasionally followed DS and said silly things like DS is gay etc. We didn’t think much of it and told DS not to engage and just ignore. No threats or any inclinations of what has now happened.
DS came home yesterday and said the boys were following him during lunch, one told him they had a gun in their bag, DS made a remark back saying the only thing he had in his bag is a dildo. Thinking this would lighten the situation up and show he wasn’t scared. The boy then said “I’ve got a knife” DS ignored continued walking and again was met with “I said I’ve got a F-ing knife”, DS again carried on walking and ignored. Boys then said “watch your back DSname”
DS stupidly didn’t go to staff, he has issues with telling, part of him was scared to and the fear of making things even worse. Once he had told me I’ve emailed the school and called the police on the non emergency number. Police came today and weren’t very helpful, no proof or evidence of the boy having a knife or gun, apparently it isn’t a direct threat either. They’ve referred to the youth policing team and are handing back to the school to deal with.
Today was an inset day so I’ve heard nothing from the school about any plan. DS is due in school on Monday. I’m very apprehensive to send him without knowing exactly what the school will do and have in place to keep DS safe.
Am I being overprotective? Overthinking it all? I just can’t help thinking I’d rather keep him home and the school be annoyed than getting a call to say he’s been hurt or more.