Sacrificing the kid to the public schools is so noble. No doubt she like others had a pile of junk to keep and a nice car. So the kids life is at stake. So what, moving would cost money, right, right?
If the kid dies, you can celebrate her resolve.
I hesitate to dump on the mom, because her options might be quite limited. And she is doing something. One step at a time, I guess.
But Varda, you do make a very good point. Sometimes you just gotta get out of Dodge. Nothing less will work. Let’s hope that the mom understands this.
As I noted elsewhere on this thread, I spent quite a bit of time as a public school teacher. And yes, I sometimes gave that advice to a worried parent. The administrators do not care to protect your child. And we teachers don’t have the ability. So it’s best to get your kid out of here.
Side note: Having the kid confront and fight the bully might have worked in 1960. But rarely now, at least in the urban schools where I taught. If the kid should win, he WILL be jumped by the bully’s gang in a stairwell, in a locker room, or on the way home. Guaranteed.
Urban schools are just hopeless.
Quick….FLEE! Otherwise you might have to stand your ground. I suspect that’s something you’ve NEVER DONE.
Again…. RUN… FLEE!