their behavior is unacceptable!

On Tuesday, SJ was a little sad when I picked him up from school. I asked him what was wrong. And this is the conversation that we had.

Me: What is wrong, SJ?

SJ: I was playing football with some kids at recess today.

Me: That sounds like fun. Why are you sad about playing football?

SJ: I was on a team with Mr. Gold's class (his class) and we were versing Mr. Montgomery's class.

Me: Okay. Did you get tackled?

SJ: No! Actually, I made a pass and I accidentally threw it to someone in Mr. Montgomery's class.

Me: That is an easy mistake to make.

SJ: The kids started making fun of me. They said I wasn't good.

Me: Well, you don't play football too often. How are you supposed to be good at something you don't play?

SJ: Well, the kids shouldn't have made fun of me. Their behavior is unacceptable and they should ALL apologize to me!

Me: Well, they shouldn't had made fun of you, but sometimes that is how kids are when they are playing ball. They all still like you. They just didn't like the way you passed the ball.

SJ: I guess I will have to practice my football skills.

Me: That is a good idea.

When my husband got home from work, I told him about what happened at SJ's recess. Even though it was pretty chilly outside, SJ and his dad worked on his football skills after dinner. The next day, our new neighbors' grandkids were visiting. SJ knows the one grandson from school. His brother and he were playing in our neighbor's yard. SJ had a snack and went out and joined them. I watched from the window to see how he was getting on with the kids. He seemed to be playing quite nicely with them. No one was making fun of him and he was just another boy playing football in the backyard. I guess that little extra practice went a long way!