Thanks...I have not heard from the A. P. as of yet. I hope she doesn't scold me. I do realize I could have made it a better apology, but in her letter to the A.P. she told her she called to tell me the boys would not be riding. That was all I needed to know. The second phone call when the "B" word was heard, was harassing and she shouldn't have called me back.

I really don't have to have any contact with the parents unless there is another discipline problem. When he got on the bus this morning, he asked where he was suppose to sit (probably thinking his mom got him out of his punishment) and I told him "in the front seat." He wasn't happy, but he's going to have to sit there for at least 2 weeks.

He's in the 9th grade and I've had him since he was in the 3rd. I've tried everything with him (and his mother knows and has thanked me in the past), but it does no good. I will not hold a grudge against him, and will greet him as I do all the others when they board the bus and wish him a good evening when he gets off. But I think I will just have to let things be until he acts up again. It really is a vivious cycle. He is just like his mother, a lot!!! They have everything, want everything and think they know all and can do no wrong.

WOW hats off to you Janet, you did right by apologizing to that woman, and good for you for not saying "sorry" for calling her a "B"
You did what was asked of you, so no one can point fingers at you!

I sure hope you're right. This has been real nerve wrecking for me. I just hate conflict. It ties me all up in knots, ya know. I'll just keep doing the best job I can and hope it is appreciated. What more can I ask for, really?:)

Janet, Here's a scripture for you:

Proverbs 25:21-23 (New King James Version)

21 If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat;
And if he is thirsty, give him water to drink;
22 For so you will heap coals of fire on his head,
And the LORD will reward you.
23 The north wind brings forth rain,
And a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.

Hang in there girl, and heap on those coals. ;)

Thank you Marilyn, so much for the scripture. I was going to check for scriptures this morning, but just haven't done it yet. With great people like you on here to help me, I know I will be able to put this all behind me a lot faster!!!! Thanks again....:)

Beautiful words!!