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Bullyingin schools is a very real and unfortunate problem.

In fact, 30% of elementary school age children in the U.S.saythey experience bullying while at school.

This nine-year-old girl couldnt just stand idly while a classmate bullied her friend.

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BoredPandagot in touch with the mom who posted this story,u/TrueNefariousness462.

Read our chat with her down below!

Especially when you feel like youre in the wrong.

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

I just needed an outside perspective.Redditreally helps with that, especially due to the anonymity.

If there is an issue, no child [should] feel like they have to tackle it alone.

She hopes that theschoolstaff becomes more informed on what to do in cases like these.

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

The mother also says she doesnt blame anyone.

She does, however, hope that the school will be more accountable in the future.

But what are they going to do about it now [that] they know?

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

No more burying their head in the sand.

To u/TrueNefariousness462, this just doesnt make sense.

Its your jobas a parentto foster that feeling and allow them the safe space to figure it out.

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Its also okay to admit that you need help as a parent too.

They are still the same person inside, they will always be your baby.

Thank you for being you, I am glad youre here.

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

The Redditor also encourages adults and their children alike to not hesitate and sign up for martial arts classes.

You wont regret it, she says.

Be kind to each other, dont waste your time and energy on hate.

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

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Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies

Mom Blames Herself For Turning Her 9YO Into A Karate Girl Defending Friends From Bullies