Not sure how to handle this

So Joel came home for cub Scouts very upset. The said they we're sitting in a group and talking about what makes each kid their different. The Den leader asked our youngest what made him and his brother different.

Our boy said he is taller than me.

Another child calls out and he has down syndrome and he's retarted and walks funny

The other kids laughed and the Den mother ok kids let's not make him feel bad because he's different. He was born this way and God loves him

Joel was so outraged he got both the boys and left.

I have never seen him so upset or mad. Our oldest boy is so embarrassed and went to his room. And tiny tornado is crying.

Joel wants to go back there and say something but I don't think we should handle that way.

I don't know how to fix this

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PatientlyWaiting25 · 46-50, F

I'm afraid I would absolutely handle it that way. I would be having some serious words with that den mother, from children, you expect it. They don't know any better until they learn but the den mother is there to try to educate them about how to treat people and if she doesn't know that, then it's up to you to explain how her comments made Joel and your children feel.
I've got three adopted children and one has additional needs too. Once, some kids had been targeting my son and they made up a rhyme "Your mum, your dad they swapped you for a fag... You're adopted" the school were doing nothing! My son was so distraught. Fury doesn't come close but oh you'd better believe I dealt with it!! Your children need to see that you will fight their corner no matter what the cost is. ❤

Cigarguy · 41-45, C

@PatientlyWaiting25 I am so sorry that happened to him. I wish bulling didn't have to be something we worry about along with all their other needs but it is