I was picking up my son from daycare when his teacher gently asked if we could talk in private. Her expression was serious, and my heart began to race. She said, “Your son told me you make him sleep outside when he is bad.” For a second, I couldn’t find the words. I had never done anything like that. Confusion and worry filled my mind as I tried to understand where this was coming from.
That evening, after dinner, I sat down with my son to talk. I kept my voice soft, not wanting to scare him. “Hey buddy, what did you tell your teacher today?” I asked. He looked up with a bright smile and said, “When I’m naughty, you tell me I have to sleep outside with the stars!” My heart softened instantly. Suddenly, everything made sense, and I almost laughed.....