I added a phone recorder in my house lately. I did this as a consequence of my children being stressed on the high school bus by a bully. I intended to call the boys elders and have a chat as to the best way to stop his behaviour and I wanted record the telephone calls in case it turned into something unpleasant.

I called with the phone recorder going and spoke to the boys mother who simply made excuses for the youngster. Later that night the childs pop phoned our home and made accusations and even threatened to call the police if we harassed his family.

I’m of the opinion that I had a particularly civil conversation with the mum even though she probably did make excuses and did not hold her son responsible for his negative behaviour. I did not need to call back and talk to the daddy but I knew if I might let his accusations slide without correction that he would think he was right. I waited and called back the following day.

I am satisfied I had my call recorder in place when I called. As he got on the line I explained I had not stressed his family but had a good conversation with his other half the day before about their sons behaviour toward my kids. He listened noiselessly as I explained that his sons behaviour was not put up with and that even the bus driver had spoken to me and told me some of what had happened. I additionally told him that I was aware the boy had been postponed from riding the bus for a week and therefore the bus driver would not have done this without cause.

After I explained this last part he became terribly upset though not in the way I expected. I thought he would be obnoxious as he’d been on the previous call but he really broke down and told me that they didnt know what they were intending to do about their son.

I did record the telephone call in case the folks became aggressive and they didnt but I’m happy that I have got a recording anyhow because if the issue crops up again I have proof that they know their kid is a difficulty maker. Thanks to my call recording device I also have evidence that I’ve always been kind and civil in chats with their family.

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