Would you have told your parents about the bullying?

[Prince Oyedeji Oyeleke Jayeola]

I had a good relationship with my parents while growing up at least to some extent. So I would have told them about the bullying.

[Nancy004]

If I were in Mary Grace's shoes, I wouldn't have just told my parents about the bullying—I would have thrown a major tantrum, demanding to be taken out of that school. I've been through a similar situation as a kid, where I was bullied both physically and emotionally. I had to rely on my parents to complain to the teacher and make sure I was kept away from the bully. Mary Grace's courage in not involving her parents amazes me because I could never do the same.

[Success Azuka]

Sure...one thing with bullying is that most of the victims don't talk. It is better they continue after you spoke than to see yourself in hospital with people blaming you.

[Samantha Barnes 3]

I would have absolutely told my parents. When I was a child, and even now, I always turn to my parents when I need help or advice.

[Helen Akoth]

I think Mary Grace deleted the bullying message out fear , shame, and the fact that she did not want her bubbly brother to be affected by it. If I were in her shoes and around her age, I would have definitely shown it to a person in authority to act upon it. I would not have sent it to my parents immediately, but I would have reported it to the teachers concerned for sure.

[Michael Valentine]

I think I would have told my parents about the situation depending on the circumstance. If a solution was already in place, then I would tell them when the issue has been resolved. Otherwise, silence would only increase the rate of bullying.

[Jessica Cole 3]

I was the victim of bullying in elementary school. I most certainly told my mom, and she didn't take it seriously at first. The bully was a boy, and she thought he fancied me. That was what a lot of people thought of bullying in situations with different genders on either side back then. Disgusting, but true. It wasn't until he hit me that my mom then took it seriously, and came to my school to have the boy removed from my class. I'm all for telling a parent, but the burden is on the parents to take the issue seriously. Thankfully, I was very communicative about developments. Every child isn't the same, though, so some children may endure the pain by themselves if swift action isn't taken. Parents should take prompt action.

[Susan Sadiq]

I would have done the sake. I dislike confrontations and I have a forgiving heart. I don't hild grudges and I would have been able to stand up for myself. There woild be no jeed to tell my parents.

[Surabhi Rani]

If I was faced with a bullying situation, I would definitely have informed my parents about my problem in that case. Good guardians often win their children's confidence and so, I would have shared every detail of my circumstances with them. However, if they expected maturity from me in my actions, I would have followed Mary Grace's path and decided not to share my difficulties with them.

[John Ikenwanze]

Yes, I would have. My parents have always encouraged us to share our challenges with them, no matter how embarrassing the may be. I most definitely would inform them, and it would make solving the problem of bullying easier.

[Atieno Magero]

I would definitely tell my parents. It would help me feel better because I would know that they would try and protect me and find a solution to the bullying problem. In Mary Grace's case her guardians already knew but I think it would have been better if she informed her parents as well. So that they know what's going on.

[Oluwasegun Timothy]

I pondered upon the situation, realizing that my approach to conveying the message could have been entirely different. What struck me was how she gracefully held back, choosing to engage with her parents in a more mature manner. This display of emotional growth was a testament to her evolving character throughout the journey. Despite feeling a deep sense of resentment towards her parents' departure to Africa, her decision to wait and have a composed conversation revealed her acceptance of the change, rather than channeling her anger towards them. The relief flooded over me when I learned that she had deleted the message she had initially intended to send. It was a poignant reminder of her ability to exercise restraint and avoid adding fuel to the fire.

[Chinemezu Okafor]

I think this depends on the relationship one has with their children. I think I would have told my parents if I was being bullied because of the relationship I have with them. This would also help the bullying to stop.

[MsH2k]

I would definitely tell my parents. It would help me feel better because I would know that they would try and protect me and find a solution to the bullying problem. In Mary Grace's case her guardians already knew but I think it would have been better if she informed her parents as well. So that they know what's going on.

Hopefully, Mary Grace did tell her parents afterward and included all the brilliant sleuthing of her and the other members of the Grandma Gang. I’m sure they would want to know about it, and they would be very pleased by the support of the capable guardians they entrusted their children to.

[Jane Ogwang]

Bullies bank on not being called out and told on. Mary Grace may have been mature in this act, but I do not think it was the best decision. I would definitely have told my parents about the bullying.