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Would you go to the school about this?
Answered 3 years ago
My daughter is almost 14. A girl from one of her classes (she only knows her from the class, they aren't good friends) randomly sent her a video of some absolutely horrific animal cruelty. She has been in tears for an hour about it. She feels genuinely sick, like she's going to vomit, about what she saw. I've talked to her and comforted her. I am absolutely fuming!! I want to go to the school about it, but of course my daughter doesn't want me to. The mumma bear is really coming out in me!! . I'd like to contact this girls parents about it, but i have no idea who they are or how to contact them. I'm assuming this video has also been sent to other kids too. What can/do I do??
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3 years ago
Yes, go to the school for sure. You need to step up and be a parent. Your daughter will understand eventually. As you said, they are not friends, so she shouldn't be too worried about messing up the relationship. And what about the animal/s?
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3 years ago
I would go to the parents and the school
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3 years ago
Did it happen during school? Was it sent from a school account? If yes, then contact the school. If no, then it is a 'private' matter and I doubt the school will do much about it other than have a chat with the girls. That includes your daughter. Being highschool, be careful what you do, because it could make your daughter a bigger target if you wade in and cause trouble at school. Personal experience here taught me that.
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3 years ago
Yes go to the school. You can ask that your daughter remains anonymous as no doubt it wasn’t just her that has been sent this from this girl. The teachers can then open up a discussion with the class so other kids who may not open up about it to their parents can know they have support within the school to talk about how it could have impacted them if they’ve seen it too.
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3 years ago
You need to inform the school. Best case scenario here is the other girls account was hacked and some sicko sent it out, worst case is this girl was involved. And even though your daughter doesn't want to tell (most likely out of fear of backlash) its really important to teach her to be brave and do the right thing here.
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3 years ago
Definitely go to the school and report it
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3 years ago
Definitely report it. She’s emotionally damaging young people and it will only spread. Also, if the acts are illegal the school’s police liaison officer, at least in nsw, may get involved.
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3 years ago
I should add, it may help your daughter to do something proactive with her emotion - a little fundraiser or donation to the rspca? Our local ones takes dog treats to help train and settle the dogs, clean old blankets for enclosures, dry cat food, and of course cash.