8. Show and Tell
I got a text one Tuesday night saying, “My taser just came in LOL.” Ten minutes later I get a text saying “Accidentally tased my grandma, what do I do?”
I figured he was joking about both, or at least lying for kicks and giggles. Next day during research workshop (our middle school’s version of study hall) he says, “Hey guys, check this out!” and whips out from his backpack a purple stun gun. About 6 inches long, ends looked sharp enough to maim without the risk of electric shock.
I kinda whisper/shout at him, “hey dude what the HECK are you doing?” Listen I’ve done some attention-seeking stuff but this is a bit too far. He puts it back and is just giggling the whole day. Yikes. Next day, he’s called down to the principal’s office — by the police. Turns out he had not only the stun gun, but also an army knife in his backpack.
Didn’t hear from him for twelve weeks. When he came back, he was allowed a clear plastic bag for his books. Since I was a witness, I had to make a statement down at the police station. Not a fun way to spend a spring day.
And yes. He did actually tase his grandma. She was unharmed, from what I heard.
Wonder what stun-gun kid is doing now.