Sebastian's first walk home

Sebastian's bus arrived early, before Teri had gone to pick him up. They told him he was a big boy and could walk to our house (it's half a block away from the stop). He was nervous, but made the walk; he was at the door when Teri stepped out.

Teri was furious. She wanted me to call the school to complain, but I thought it wiser to just ask the driver and her assistant not to do that again. If we complain to the school, their jobs could be jeopardized. And I don't want them to have a grudge against us or Sebastian! But am I being too diplomatic? He's nine, but he's awfully big and (usually) mature for his age.

Sebastian's first walk home

Sebastian's bus arrived early, before Teri had gone to pick him up. They told him he was a big boy and could walk to our house (it's half a block away from the stop). He was nervous, but made the walk; he was at the door when Teri stepped out.

Teri was furious. She wanted me to call the school to complain, but I thought it wiser to just ask the driver and her assistant not to do that again. If we complain to the school, their jobs could be jeopardized. And I don't want them to have a grudge against us or Sebastian! But am I being too diplomatic? He's nine, but he's awfully big and (usually) mature for his age.