I do not think you are/were being harsh.
However ... another way to look at this.... letting the mean boy come over in the pool where you can supervise his behavior with your son may forge a friendship with your son... a true friendship and allow Lincoln to have a better school year next year and have a kid who used to torment him, now be his friend. The pool may just be a way for this boy to realize that Lincoln is a pretty cool, fun kid. You never know how kids think.
Good Luck with your situation though! Remember you can always kick the boy out if he starts acting up or bullying your son while in YOUR pool/yard/house/etc...
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