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“Jordan, let mi go!” She screamed.

when Thomas threatened to tell Crawford.

After a few minutes and more threats of calling
the Head Supervisor Judine Crawford**, Wyatt
finally let go.

Even during school Wyatt was restless, leaving
his seat and escaping the classroom to tease
and hit younger pupils next door.

On another day, Wyatt chased Allan Thomas*
around the schoolyard. At first it seemed like
play. Thomas sought safety with CARIMAC
Times, but Wyatt pried him out. He then
mercilessly pounded his head with his fists,
while the younger boy squealed and tried to
shield himself.

To some, Wyatt’s aggressiveness may be an
example of “boys being boys”, but to Dr. Gibbon,
it is cause for concern, and a major sign of
insecurity. She said those who tease others try
to create a sense of empowerment, because
they feel sad and insecure within themselves.

As the blows continued, Thomas begged him to
stop; his squeals then turned into cries. Wyatt
rubbed his head, quickly trying to comfort him

But Wyatt never let this show, and Dr Gibbon said
this is because of how society has raised him.
“We don’t allow our boys to have any other

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