A Mother's Sentiment To The Authorities of Sacred Heart Academy of Pasig

I noticed that the school recently launched a strong campaign against bullying. And I am quite aware that most of you, including his classmates, tagged Michael as bully. I even witnessed (without her knowledge that I was there) one of your supposedly promoter of good conduct, had Michael recited these words over and over "I will not be a bully anymore."

Let's call spade a spade.

A bully, according to Webster's Dictionary, is someone who hurts or browbeats those who are weaker. I am not sure if Michael ever committed any act of harsh intimidation against anyone on a weak position. He never acted that way at home even with his little group of friends and cousins. He is loud, sure. I agree that when he is in school, he likes drawing attention to himself. But were there multiple reports that he intimidated someone harshly? And even if he did, do you imagine what would happen to a seven year old boy if words to the effect of him being a bully is inculcated in his mind?

Two days ago, when I was alone with Michael in one of our relaxed moments, I asked him how feels about himself. Without hesitation but with a hint of sadness that only a mother can sense from his son, he replied timidly "I am bad."

It crushed my heart.

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