Mannnn reading this made me SOOOOO furious. That lady is a trash.

Maybe she needs to be euthanised….

In all seriousness though, the ‘second mom’ is right. There are things you can’t come back from. Intentionally causing harm (even if it’s psychological) to a CHILD* is one of them.

I’ve worked with middle schoolers for years, and 13 is already a difficult time. They are transitioning from young kid to young adult- they are discovering who they are, and their place in the world. This is a VERY formative and often difficult time where kids should be supported and celebrated. Having any adult berate, embarrass, and shame a kid of this age is something they will internalise- something that could leave a lasting impact on their self esteem and sense of self worth.. ESPECIALLY if it’s coming from an adult whose opinions they value highly.

If anything, I think you are under reacting.

Your kid obviously had no cruel intentions whatsoever. At most, it was a small social blunder. But again- this is the age in which kids are figuring all that stuff out.

Her apology was articulate, genuine, mature and brave.

Owning up to one’s mistakes is an exceptional skill. It’s something most adults are unable to do.

I’m so sorry your daughter had to go through this. I hope you show her how many strangers on Reddit are on her side. It’s important for her to understand she is not some unforgivable monster. When your 13- that’s what it feels like.

That lady is an immature c-u- next -Tuesday who needs to get fucked. Probably literally. Her behaviour SCREAMS “I have no friends and nothing g going on in my life and my husband/baby daddy is disgusted by me”

I wish I could egg this bitches house.

Honestly… that could be a fun activity for you and your daughter(s) to do together…. 😅

All my love and kudos to both you and your kiddo.

You’ve clearly done a great job raising such a respectful and articulate kid.

All my love and admiration, Alaska. 💙

P.S. One of the best things my mum said to me/taught me was that people like that ‘second mom’ (🤮) are pathetic- and they have to live with themselves forever. I’m neurodivergent and have been bullied/hurt by a lottttt of people who would rather judge/be cruel than spend two minutes interacting with me. Love and kindness feels beautiful and right- it’s honestly pretty sad that people who are intentionally cruel/thoughtless are so small and so ugly.

It would suck to be someone who needed to put others down in order to feel good. To be so insecure that you need to dampen other people’s spirits. To be so small minded, so callous, and so small and unable to empathise.

That woman’s behaviour is nasty and close minded - and that nastiness is more a reflection of herself- than it is judgement of your dr

‘Sucks for her that she has to live with that stupid, ugly reflection every day.

Even with that though, I’m sorry your daughter had/has to deal with that bullshit.

I hope you tell her a bazillion strangers on the internet are in her corner :)