Do we really need police intervention to break up a squabble between six year olds that doesn’t involve weapons?  One mom apparently felt it was necessary, but only to protect herself from being accused of child abuse.  All I can say is, wow.

Maybe there was truly a need for assistance from law enforcement, and yes, when a six year old punches another six year old, as in this case, we as a society are concerned about the behavior.  But this mom only called the police because her child had some scratches, and she wanted to make sure she would not be on the hook for child abuse.  This wouldn’t even cross my mind, but maybe I need to get with the program.  What message does it send kids when they are in a fight, and a parent is only concerned about themselves?  Do they then think it is ok or not?  It would be interesting to track how these two children approach a disagreement next time around.