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DS (7yo) - inappropriate behaviour at school

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PoppyorRosie · 04/07/2023 17:03

DTs are year 2, will be 8 in September. There's been a couple of incidents with DTS2 pulling another boy's shorts down to show his underpants (because "it's funny" Hmm and "everyone does it") - we talked through it, explained it was inappropriate, if he does it more he'll be in big trouble etc. Thought he'd got it.

Had a phone call from school yesterday to say that DTS2 and the same boy had been rubbing their penises together (through clothes) and obviously this is a big flag for them that something may be wrong. The safeguarding lead has spoken to both boys and said she'll have to think what's best to do next, how they could help etc. I am absolutely mortified Sad

I've spoken to DTS2 who said it was the other boy who suggested it - but of course the other boy says it was DTS2 so we have no way of knowing! I explained again that even if someone suggests it he doesn't have to do it, it's not right regardless, etc etc... DTS2 says he understands but I don't know, I think he's just so desperate to be friends with this boy that he'd agree anyway. The other boy is a couple of months younger but much more popular, confident etc and DTS2 is sad whenever they have a falling out.

I've thought hard about whether DTS2 could be copying anyone - or be subject to this himself - but he's rarely on his own with another adult male, not even DP as he works long hours. He goes to sports clubs but again, isn't left on his own, it's always in a group with other children and adult supervision.

Anyone have any ideas how I could help more - or what school may do?! I'm on tenterhooks waiting for bad news, I just have no idea what they might put in place. DTS2 isn't behind at school, on track with all school subjects etc, it's only this which they have any concerns about and I don't know how best to help!

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PoppyorRosie · 07/07/2023 15:53

I had an update from school the following day but am eaten up with guilt now... they aren't taking this any further as the other child is leaving the school, it was only announced that day so I'm guessing because of this issue. DS has been meeting with the safeguarding lead and going through social stories with her which we'll also talk about at home, and just monitor things generally.

DS is really sad that this boy is leaving, he's going to a school that's further away (out of walking distance) and they aren't moving house, which makes me think it's only due to this and the boys' parents wanting to remove him from DS. I completely understand from their POV but am sad for him, and them, and DS Sad

We only have a week and a half left of term fortunately, but there's sports day to get through as well. The cowardly part of me just hopes they don't have a go at me at some point!

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