My toddler chopped off a girl’s ponytail — and I fully accepted he’s a little menace to society

I’ve found that the most dangerous kind of parent is one who never accepts their child has made a mistake, let alone deliberately done anything wrong.

If they tell you that, they’re lying to you, their child, and yes, themselves.

But that’s not me.

I readily accept when my son has been a menace to society.

I’m a strong believer in accepting responsibility, apologizing to the aggrieved party, and trying not to do it again. (You know, just generally avoiding a-holeish behavior.)

But there was one time at daycare when I was compelled to go full Elle Woods on my son’s behalf in response to an unfair accusation.