The boy’s mother (an otherwise unidentified teacher in Calvert County) expressed frustration that a seemingly serious offense for a look-alike gun will now be part of her son’s permanent record.

“I’m disappointed that we can’t bring an end to this,” she told The Post.

“Why would you do that to a five-year-old who brought an obvious toy?” the teacher added

It’s not clear how long the punishment will now remain a part of the five-year-old boy’s permanent record.