It’s no secret that parents have something of a biological desire to protect their children.

But there is a fine line between keeping them safe and being overprotective.

And while the instincts of the woman in this story tell her she’s the former, the people around her seem to think she’s the latter.

Read on to find out why she feels forced into protecting her child.

AITA for threatening to call the cops on my son’s bully?

My son is fifteen years old, and is having a hard time at school.

He has been getting shoved and harassed at school for months.

We reported it, but the school brushed it off.

But this mom wasn’t going to let this lie.

This was despite the fact that I told them I had video proof.

So I told them I would go to the police if they didn’t act.

Suddenly, everyone’s calling me dramatic and overreacting.

Even her husband wasn’t on her side.

My husband says I escalated too far, but no one else was protecting our kid.

Was I wrong for threatening police action?

AITA?

If the school wasn’t acting, it’s understandable that this mom was determined to do whatever it takes to protect her kid.

Schools have a duty of care toward the enrolled children, and it’s up to them to make sure they’re addressing a parent’s serious concerns.

For some sure, she might have blown things out of proportion, but she has her child to protect – because bullying can sometimes lead to much worse.

Let’s see what folks on Reddit had to say about this.

This person, who had been in a similar situation, told the woman she was doing the right thing.

While a teacher encouraged her to take things further.

Meanwhile, this Redditor thought the child’s protection was the most important thing.

She’s protecting her child, and what could be more important than that.

If her husband and the school aren’t on her side – well, at least her kid has one person who is determined to stick up for him.

Bullying is never acceptable, and the school’s reluctance to nip it in the bud has only led to it escalating.

It’s not good enough.

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