Leave it to Ethan

Boys like to ask questions purely for the shock value.  My sons are no different.  Any time an opportunity presents itself they will ask a question or make a comment just for the effect.  The trick is getting them to understand when it is appropriate and when it is not.  Scratch that - the trick is getting them to stop asking when they already know it's inappropriate.  So far we have failed.

From: Ashley
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 10:40 AM
To: Roger G
Cc: Andy
Subject: Re: EG

Mr. G,

I appreciate you for handling this so well and letting us know.  Just so you know, we may have the "not every thought is golden" talk with Ethan--again--as well.  He tends to like to test the waters by asking "interesting" questions, though he may also have been genuinely curious in this case.

Thanks, Ashley


On Thu, Jan 22, 2015 at 8:19 AM, Roger wrote:

Mr. & Mrs. G,

Just wanted to relay a conversation that I had with Ethan yesterday.  He came up to me after [band] class (3rd period) and asked me about herpes.

I said......

"Well, there are different forms of herpes.  A cold sore as a form of herpes.  As far as we are concerned, in band if you have a cold sore and play your trumpet and someone else plays the trumpet it can be spread.  The same would be for drinking out of the same cup.  As far as the other forms you should talk with your parents."

Just keeping you in the loop with this sensitive topic.  Ethan is a delightful young man and I am thoroughly enjoying him in class.

Roger