A mother shared how she had to defend her 6-year-old daughter after a classmate, Audrey, stole her $50 bento lunchbox. When her daughter told the teacher, she dismissed it as “just a lunchbox.” The bullying had happened before, and the school never acted.
The next day, the mom confronted the teacher and principal. Audrey claimed the lunchbox was hers, but inside was the daughter’s name. Instead of returning it, the teacher suggested Audrey keep it for the day since her food was inside. The mom refused, threw out the food, and took back the bento box. She later told her sister, who felt she overreacted, but the mother stood by her decision, saying it was about principle.
Others online supported her, criticizing the school staff for mishandling the situation and praising the mom for standing up for her child. In the end, the daughter will be switching schools.