Dazed and Confused!

Well, it's been another crappy Monday! I was going about my business, feeling really good about my day when.....my cell rings! I look at the number and my heart just sinks....it's the school. Apparently, Tucker was having some sort of hard time in his reading class (he sees the reading specialist) and he bolted. This is something Tucker's been doing his entire school career. If something isn't going his way, he takes off. I've tried countless times to explain to him that running away from a problem never solves the problem. Well today, he actually left the school grounds! When the principal called me, she explained to me that they "weren't about to chase him." WHAT?! He's only 7 and he left the school and was walking along a very busy street! She told me that she could still see him but he was off the school grounds. In my mind, I WOULD chase that child! There is no way in the world that I would let a KID jeopardize their safety especially when they are obviously in an altered mental state! What is wrong with these people?! Instead of chasing him, she called the cops on him. Good ole officer Steiner to the rescue. I love that guy, he's so patient and understanding and NEVER rolls his eyes at me while relaying the story (unlike the principal) I am just at a loss for what to do now. Tucker's behavior seems to be snowballing at a catastrophically fast rate! I am very concerned. What he did today is, in my mind, very dangerous behavior for a child who isn't street savvy. I called the doc and was unable to get him in today. His therapist finally called back tonight and she's going to try to expedite his appointment which is set up for next Monday. Just please pray that Tucker can stay safe until then. I really don't even know what to do anymore. I feel like I can't send him to school but then again, he needs an education. I love my boys so much but some days, I wish they were more "normal" :::::sigh:::::::