Originally Posted by The Adult Broker

she is 8, getting teased by a boy-the usually 3rd grade stuff.

my daughter said she 'used her words' to handle the situation --didn't work so she hauled off and punched him in the mouth.

(I tried not to laugh at the visual in this serious conversation.)

She got in trouble at school. Said she was tired, missed me and said she is aware she 'did not handle her impulse reactions properly.'

But now asks me if she is 'grounded'.

hmmm....