Picked On

This week we had our first taste of what I think is the hardest thing about school. Ethan was in tears last night because other kids were making fun of him. Now Ethan is a pretty tough kid and can take a lot before he gets upset, so I was surprised by the fact that he was even worried about this. As he explained what had happened, fighting back the tears, all I could do was sit there listening and it broke my heart. Logically we talked about what he can do if and when this happens again, but all I wanted to do was wrap him up in my arms and never let him go. I can no longer protect him from the real world of meanies and heartbreak. He is off on his own now, defending himself and his pride - my little hero in training.