"Shutup you tramp"

That is what my student said when I called him back to get in line. He is 5 years old. I am sure this is something he has heard at home in the midst of one of his parents fights before they separated and divorced. Then he ran out the classroom, at least attempted, but I stood in the doorway while the other 20 kids watched in amazement. So, he kicked me. His punishment: sent home the rest of the day. His mom made him apologize. I can't say I was mad at him. Instead, I hurt for him. The divorce has been extremely difficult for him to adjust to. Dad's new girlfiend had to be hard, too. Dad's girlfriend is of another race and I often hear the boy use racist names. My guess is mom says those things about the new girlfriend and the "tramp" came from dad. Also, hitting other girls and telling them, "You deserve to be hit, you don't listen.", had to come from home. What can I do? I've set him up to receive counseling at school. I've talked to parents and let them know his actions and how he is probably just imitating behavior he picked up elsewhere but it is inappropriate. I told them he is not allowed to hurt anyone and I wouldn't le thim hurt someone. Not to mention he threw the bookbags down in the closet and cursed the kids as we tried to ignore him. Sadly, occurences like these are common occurence. Not just in urban schools, but everywhere. Kids have a hard time dealing with divorce. If parents really can't make their relationship work, at least fight privately and make your kids feel secure in your love for them.