Leadership / Parenting / Respect / Fighting

Leadership Moment — 13 May 21

Respect. At what cost?

My 13-year-old son was in a little bit of a scuffle at school today. No bloodshed, no injuries, and the other kid was a jerk. Of course, my son was gallant. Earned himself a three-day suspension.

He’s been complaining about feeling disrespected by his peers. James is a good-sized kid, especially for his age — 5’10” and about 160 pounds. He complains there are a couple of kids in his grade that others step lightly…