The fifteen minute drive to the school did nothing to relieve the mind of the troubled parent. Since her husband died, three years earlier, she had taken over the running of their real estate office.That left less time for her son than she liked. What’s more, she didn’t like him being a latch-key child, but the business provided a better living than she could make as an agent working for someone else. When she arrived at the school, she went right to the office. “Mrs. Jones? Come in, please. I’m Sheila Ames. How do you do? Would you like a cup of coffee?” “Please. What did you need to see me about?” “Mike is a very intelligent young boy, but he’s become somewhat of a problem. His school work is excellent, but he’s become a bully toward the other children. He terrorizes the younger ones, and when he can’t scare them, he fights with them. If something isn’t done soon, I’m afraid I don’t have a choice except to suspend or expel him.”
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