Thanks for your supportive response.  After speaking with both parents they were very grateful that I had spoken to them and understanding of the situation. My son has on this occasion seen the mistakes in the decisions that he made and hopefully will learn from the experience and punishment! He has been grounded for the remaining school holidays and is allowed to go out only to play sport.    Thanks again ... View more

Thank you for your reply. It's nice to be in a forum with constructive advice and not sarcastic responses.  I did end up speaking with both parents (much to my sons horror)and they were both very understanding about the situation. Both boys were picked up with their tales between their legs and my son is very remorseful and in the light of day understands that he was swept up in the moment by another boy who is a bit of a risk taker. I have asked him to seriously consider his friendship group and work out the good from the bad. Hoping he can do that. Thanks again for your support. Sometimes you just need a sounding board to help clarify your thoughts. ... View more