I know it seems I am unsympathetic, I am sorry if I sound harsh.

I know plenty well what boys can do as both of my brothers (as well as my younger sis) came to me for help with those trouble situations in their teens in order to avoid the wrath of our parents.

I also understand why (for your son's sake) you wouldn't want to draw attention to whatever happened at the school, particularly if he was reacting to bullying as opposed to horseplay.


On the other hand, it is possible that the other boy's parents do not know that he hit your son and THAT is why they are prompting him to contact you for recompense. This is why I think that you really should contact them - to verify what they do and don't know - so that you have a better idea how to proceed.