It is my first year of teaching and I had to report suspected child?
Fortunately, you were paying attention. It is hard to report but you have put this child on the radar and hopefully, the abuse will stop or at least for a while. Too many times these kids are suffering and nobody reports anything and it goes on and on. It is a very sad part of life that abuse happens and emotionally can wear us down. But just know that you are doing the right thing and all you can do is be there for these children in a kind and gentle way. Thank you for doing what you do.