The day started out well. I spent hours arting. Then around 10:30, I received a call from the school. LittleGuy had hit his head on the playground and wasn't feeling well. Partner and I rushed to the school and brought him to the ER. He looked out of sorts.
The doctor determined he had suffered a concussion. She told us what to watch for and sent us home. He was somewhat slow and lethargic throughout the afternoon. Bought an hour before bedtime, he perked back up to his normal self. We have to work to keep his head safe, over the next two weeks...a second head injury, within this time frame, could be dangerous.
I notified the school that he is medically restricted from going out for recess. I also need to let them know he cannot engage in gym. I'm just not sure these are enough safeguards. I'm really tempted to keep him home from school all week and just pick up his schoolwork for him.
I'm pretty upset with the school. They only have one or two adult playground monitors. Any sensible adult would have noticed LittleGuy and his friend were playing too rough. No adult saw him hit his head, fall to the ground, his slowness getting off the ground or him holding his head.
I've already written letters of concern, to the principle and the superintendent. I've spent the afternoon and evening researching school protocols for playground safety. I've compromised a list of questions for the school. I'll print off a number of articles relating to this subject. Then I'll compile the info and present it to the administrator.
I've contacted a couple other parents. One shares my concerns and is willing to do something about it. I meet with a school board member early next week.
Why do things have to go wrong...and hurt me or someone in my family...forcing me to advocate, take action and fix the broken shit?
Yeah, I single-handedly forced this school system to put together and institute a truancy policy. Now it's time to institute some playground safety protocols and keep kids safe.
Yes, there is Always hell to pay when my boys get hurt.
Hoping LittleGuy heals up okay.
God give this Momma strength
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