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California Mom Left Heartbroken After Second-Grade Daughter Gets Pinned Down By…
A mom in California was left heartbroken after she learned from a teacher that her daughter who is in second grade was pinned down by boys.
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School Incident Sparks Debate: Mother Urges Parents to Teach Children Self-Defense After Daughter Attacked
A mother, known online as DeniseThePiece, has shared a poignant 'storytime' recounting a disturbing incident involving her second-grade daughter at school. The incident, which occurred just two weeks into the school year, involved three boys chasing, tackling, and aggressively pinching her daughter during recess. The teacher on duty intervened, separating the children and informing the mother at the end of the day.The mother expressed profound sadness and shock, stating, 'I just couldn't fathom how in the world my second-grader needs to now understand that feeling already.' She highlighted the emotional impact, describing it as 'no worse feeling on this planet to feel that powerless and lacking control.'Initially, the mother had always advocated for her children to use words over physical violence. However, after speaking with her daughter, who expressed fear of getting into trouble if she had fought back, the mother had a significant realization. 'I failed to tell my daughter that if there is an instance where someone is violating her personal space, that she has every right to be physical,' she explained. She emphasized the importance of children understanding they do not need to worry about repercussions for protecting their own body and safety.The video has sparked a strong reaction online, with many parents echoing the mother's sentiments. Comments included, 'Parents of boys, you’re failing us,' and 'Why were you not informed IMMEDIATELY? Your daughter was ATTACKED and HARASSED.' An assistant principal commented, 'WHY THE F WERE YOU NOT CALLED?! Please email principal and AP immediately.' The incident has ignited a wider discussion on school safety, the handling of bullying, and the critical need for children to be empowered with self-defense knowledge.
