When I told her I would handle it, she said, « Mom, can you just… not make a big deal about it? »
I set my fork down. « If someone’s treating you unfairly, it is a big deal. »
She sighed. « I don’t want it to get worse. »
That sentence made my stomach drop.
Now she was quiet at dinner.
The next morning, I requested a meeting with the principal.
***
Principal Harris was a calm woman in her 50s. She listened while I explained what Lizzie had told me.
« I understand your concern, » she said. « Ms. Lawrence has glowing reviews from previous parents and students. There’s no evidence of inappropriate behavior, but I’ll speak with her. »
Ms. Lawrence.
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