L.A.
I read this post, the original post, but did not have time to read all of the responses. I have a question for you.
B., what is you want? What is it YOU need to be able let this go?
Figure this out and just ask for it.
You want money? Tell them you want money. You want them to pay your copay for the insurance? Tell them, Here is my copay bill. You want them to print up playground rules? Tell them instead of money you want a sign, You want the staff to be retrained? Figure out where to find the money so they can all be trained.
But whatever it is figure it out, write it down and then ask for it.
Your child broke his arm. No one stood there and broke it. It was not done on purpose. This is a typical childhood accident.
Children break bones all of the time, it is just part of being an adventurous, inquisitive, active child.
Children learn the most with "free play". Exploring, testing and trying new physical tasks.. They are told what to do all day, surely they can be allowed to play on their off time too. Especially during the winter, when they could be cooped up..
My nephew broke his arm 3 Times! Each time while under his own parents care. Then he started playing football in the 5th grade.. Basketball and baseball,
Sprains, twists, bruised shoulders.. etc..
He played quarterback all through middle and high school. Did my sister want him to play? NO! how do you hold them back?
He could do tricks on his bike, he skate boarded, he high dived..
This was just his personality..
If this break is freaking you out this bad, get ready for some real breaks in the future.
You want him to be safe, speak with him about your expectations. Tell the staff they are not allowed to permit your son play on the slide, on the swings etc.. Keep him away from the skating rink, his bike, the swing sets, the tree houses, climbing ropes.
But please, do not push your fears on all of the other children that did not break their arms.