Trying To Mediate Troubles Between Zee and Dee

Zee and Dee could not get along for two seconds in class.
The teacher was hanging off a cliff by her worn down teeth.
I said I would try to figure it out.

Zee was super angry with Dee.
He could not stop yelling about it.
Dee and Zee came into my room together.

Dee casually mentioned they are brothers.
Zee is angry because ten months ago, his mother sent him away.
And she kept Dee.

I have a feeling this is not something a school counselor can solve.
I asked permission to tell their teacher they are brothers.
They were adamantly opposed to this.
No idea why
But I am keeping my mouth shut,
so, I can learn more
incase there is a next time.
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Vangaveti Avatar
February 16, 2022 at 7:45 AM
Poignant!
Krutsinger Avatar
February 16, 2022 at 10:55 PM
Thank you so much
Rodrigues Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 8:52 PM
Sounds difficult…hmm
Krutsinger Avatar
February 16, 2022 at 10:55 PM
Even more complicated - the oldest boy got sent to live with grandmother when a new baby entered the household.
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