Rather than solving the problem, they started arguing with me. So I stood up, took the bento box, and—right in front of them—dumped the food into the trash.
I took my daughter’s hand and walked out, leaving them to comfort Audrey.
Later, when I told my sister what had happened, she said that while I had every right to be angry, I could have just let Audrey keep the lunchbox—she would have bought my daughter another one. But why should I replace something my daughter already owned just because an entitled child decided to take it?
For context, Audrey’s family is well-off—she could easily afford her own bento box. She took my daughter’s simply because she’s a bully.
And to make matters worse? People defended her behavior.
My daughter will be switching schools at the end of the semester.
I love that your daughter got to witness you standing up for her like that! As someone who was bullied as a kid, I know how much it would have meant to have my mom defend me so fiercely. Keep being an amazing parent!
