you don't sound rude at all. I did hear from someone close to the case and I also won't share on here. I wasn't asking for those details anyway, just the basics because my son was asking me questions. He lost a friend this week in Temple, GA..same age 12 and similiar tragedy but a boy. Just alot to hit at one time. I agree with you as well about how hard middle school can be. I would add that we need teachers to also be aware of how fragile this age is and all of the things they go through and to join with the parents in communicating concerns. Again, my child attends this school so he