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School Calls Mom After Her Daughter Hits Another Student, But Mom’s Reaction Surprises Them
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Parenting, Social Issues5 years ago

School Calls Mom After Her Daughter Hits Another Student, But Mom’s Reaction Surprises Them

No parent wants to get a call from school informing them that their child has punched another student. But as you can see from this anecdotal story, not everything is as black and white as it might first appear. Because even though this girl did indeed assault another student, there are two sides to every story. The anecdote contains a valuable lesson about respect while also serving to remind us of how right and wrong aren’t always so easily defined.

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Marc
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think the mother did react absolutely perfect. Yes, one might say, that hitting someone never is a solution, but subordination and being abused neither. The fault isn't the daughter’s reaction, but the teacher who didn't react on it. The least he could've done was talking to the boy. Telling someone to ignore, when another person treats you wrong, isn't a solution. It's a shame. We talk a lot about mobbing and things like this, but to prevent it you must act. Especially as the person in charge. And I am pretty sure, that the boy learned his lesson. Again, violence shouldn't be the way to handle conflicts, but if there's no other option left, it's still better, then letting someone treat you like this. As a father of three girls myself, I always told my daugthers to stand up for themselves. If someone treats you with disrespect, then you don't need to treat him with respect either. And yes, there are boundaries. Especially with the kind of behavior the boy showed in the story above.

Aunt Messy
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Worse, the teacher CHOSE to ignore it, the school officials CHOSE to protect the boy who committed sexual assault, and worse, they CHOSE to punish and humiliate the girl by forcing her to sit in the same room with both the kid, his parents, the teacher, and the officials - all telling her that she did something wrong for defending herself. Sadly, this garbage happens all the time.

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SusanS
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We need more parents like this daughter has!! That school was ready to throw that girl to the wolves for defending herself. How many parents would have the fortitude to turn the tables? Bravo Mom, you are a hero and an inspiration!!

Pavel Nekoranec
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We need to be parents like this. I hope I will be.

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John L
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

BRAVO!! They thought they would be making her daughter look bad, and had it all turned around. But this 'no nonsense' mom immediately recognized what was going on, and put everyone in their proper place. Her daughter is a "Chip Off The Old Block", and has learned her lesson well.

Deborah Bellesfield
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So sorry you and your daughter had to experience this. Thank you for defending your daughter when no one else would.

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Marc
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think the mother did react absolutely perfect. Yes, one might say, that hitting someone never is a solution, but subordination and being abused neither. The fault isn't the daughter’s reaction, but the teacher who didn't react on it. The least he could've done was talking to the boy. Telling someone to ignore, when another person treats you wrong, isn't a solution. It's a shame. We talk a lot about mobbing and things like this, but to prevent it you must act. Especially as the person in charge. And I am pretty sure, that the boy learned his lesson. Again, violence shouldn't be the way to handle conflicts, but if there's no other option left, it's still better, then letting someone treat you like this. As a father of three girls myself, I always told my daugthers to stand up for themselves. If someone treats you with disrespect, then you don't need to treat him with respect either. And yes, there are boundaries. Especially with the kind of behavior the boy showed in the story above.

Aunt Messy
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Worse, the teacher CHOSE to ignore it, the school officials CHOSE to protect the boy who committed sexual assault, and worse, they CHOSE to punish and humiliate the girl by forcing her to sit in the same room with both the kid, his parents, the teacher, and the officials - all telling her that she did something wrong for defending herself. Sadly, this garbage happens all the time.

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SusanS
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We need more parents like this daughter has!! That school was ready to throw that girl to the wolves for defending herself. How many parents would have the fortitude to turn the tables? Bravo Mom, you are a hero and an inspiration!!

Pavel Nekoranec
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We need to be parents like this. I hope I will be.

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John L
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

BRAVO!! They thought they would be making her daughter look bad, and had it all turned around. But this 'no nonsense' mom immediately recognized what was going on, and put everyone in their proper place. Her daughter is a "Chip Off The Old Block", and has learned her lesson well.

Deborah Bellesfield
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So sorry you and your daughter had to experience this. Thank you for defending your daughter when no one else would.

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