Most likely due to the litigious nature of our society I am now well-versed in the  ‘accident report’. My tiny charge is not yet two but if he has a school file holding his various official documents it would by this point be overflowing with reports on his various injuries sustained during the hours of 7:00 am and 5:00 pm each weekday.

These reports range for incidents like…

Texas was bit by ‘a friend’ on the cheek this afternoon while struggling for a toy or…

Texas received a rug burn under his chin by sliding across the astro turf on the playground at outdoor time today

Quite possibly the most troubling reports are of course the ones that feature my child as the aggressor…

While climbing the stairs today Texas bit ‘a friend’ on the left hand – it did not break the skin but there was mark…

Some days when I arrive to pick up my charge the front desk is covered with accident reports and other days a lone sad report featuring toddler angst sits awaiting a dutiful parent’s signature. It makes you wonder what creates the ebb and flow of the feast or famine phenomenon that is preschool aggression and clumsiness.

I blame the astro turf.