The Day I Kissed An Older Man

"That's right," Matt's mother doubled down. "Children like that can't be allowed to stay in the kindergarten. This time, it's our child. It'll be someone else's child next time!"

The principal's expression changed abruptly when he heard the parents' intention to gather up the other parents for a mass withdrawal of students from the kindergarten. He hurriedly said to Corinne, "Please apologize to them, ma'am! We cannot let this single incident have such a huge effect on our kindergarten!"

Corinne stood up and dusted her clothes before approaching him. After apologizing to the principal, she turned her gaze to the parents and said calmly, "Though I still have no clue as to what happened, that doesn't excuse the fact that my son had admitted to hitting your son. I apologize on his behalf. I will take your son to the hospital for a full-body check-up, and I will cover all the medical expenses incurred." Matt's father refused to let the matter go just yet. "Do you think your apology is going to do any good? My son has suffered physical injuries as well as mental anguish after what your son did!" He received support from his wife, who said, "Yes!"

Corinne looked at the child's father and asked, "Can I take it to mean that you want to arrange for a psychiatrist to provide psychological counseling for your son? If so, I can make arrangements for that." The father retorted, "Psychological counseling? Do you think our family lacks the funds for that? If we can afford to have our child sent here, we can just as well afford to hire a psychiatrist for him!" Corinne raised her eyebrows and asked, "What do you want, then?"

Matt's father raised his chin and stated, "I want your son to kneel and apologize to my son. If he does, then we'll reluctantly allow your son to continue attending kindergarten here. If not, then you will not hear the end of it from us!"

him and nodded. "Yes! He must kneel and apologize to our

their earlier threats, advised Corinne, "Well, since they've agreed to let the matter go once Joey has

remained calm. After a moment of silence, she said, "An apology is fine, but having

to comply, the child's

continue to believe that he's not at fault. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree, as they say! I should never have given you a chance in the

to the principal and warned, "If your kindergarten doesn't expel her son, I'll see to it that your kindergarten shuts down! I am the leader of the Parents

to send their children to such a dangerous kindergarten. Every kid is at

"Please! You don't have