The "Someone's Watching You!" Story

It was an ordinary day. Just got a call from my oldest son. Seems he is in trouble with the law. And, he pleads guilty. My grandson is in first grade this year in a school a few blocks from their home. He has been after his dad to come visit him during recess and watch him playing in the schoolyard. So, about two weeks ago my son hopped on his scooter and headed down to the playground. Must not have been the correct time, since he couldn't find him on the playground. But ....... someone saw him "loitering" around the playground while he was there. After a few minutes he returned home. Then again yesterday he thought he would ride down and try to find him. He did! Watched him play for a short time and waved to him. Shortly he was confronted by a school security guard wondering what he was doing. He explained he was there to visit and watch his son. Then the school principal arrived and confronted him. Same explanation. Never gave his name, and was never asked for it. The principal told him he was not allowed to visit unless they had previous notice of the visit. So my son returned home on the scooter. Feeling bad about what happened, he called the principal and gave her his name and exactly what he was there for. She was very courteous, but told him that security of the students is a prime priority in the school. As he hung up, he looked out the window and saw 2 police cruisers arriving in front of his house. Must have gotten the license number of his scooter while he was there. He walked out and had a conversation with them about what had just happened and they understood, but told him to make arrangements with the school before he tries to visit again. A long day, but it made my son realize that his son, my grandson, is being protected as he would want him to be while away from home. How many readers had that kind of protection when they were in elementary school? We have come a long way ..... and it's so sad it has to be that way! It was another extraordinary day in the life of an ordinary guy.