Update to the story below

Turns out the boy was only suspended for one day. It was the principal who was the whistle-blower. He was horrified.

And now the best part. He was returned to the custody of his 'mother'.

Gawwd, I could have projectile vomited on the spot.

Seemingly he has a gran who cares muchly for him.

But that is really just trouble in the making.

I could go ON... but better hold my tongue. Am too reminded of another 'mother' who was a destructive force for evil too close to home for me.