We all know that parent-teacher meetings can be tense, but imagine finding out that your child’s guidance counselor was a notorious bully back in the day! This is the shocking revelation one parent had during a meeting about their son’s bullying issues at school. Let’s dive into this rollercoaster of a story that involves past grudges, unexpected confrontations, and a surprising resolution.
The Bullying Begins

A Shocking Retaliation

Enter Mr. J, the Guidance Counselor

From Bully to Counselor

Mr. J’s Unexpected Stance

A Blast from the Past

Mr. J’s Reaction

The Parent’s Stand ️

Taking Matters into Own Hands

A Surprising Resolution ️

A Blast from the Past: Unearthing the Guidance Counselor’s Bullying History
In a whirlwind of events, a parent confronts the guidance counselor, Mr. J, about his past as a bully during a meeting about their son’s bullying situation. Despite expecting empathy and support, the parent was taken aback when Mr. J seemed to side with the bully. In a twist of irony, the parent reminded Mr. J of his bullying past, causing a tense standoff. However, the parent took matters into their own hands, proposing a resolution that was agreed upon by all parties involved. This unexpected confrontation serves as a stark reminder that sometimes, it’s the parents who have to step in and resolve the conflicts. Let’s see how the internet reacted to this dramatic turn of events…
NTA. Mr. J prioritizes empathy for the bully over the victim.

Unbiased counselors are crucial! Shitty people in helping fields?

NTA. The guy is still a bully. ♂️

Counselor’s name sparks hilarious accent debate among commenters

Parent defends child against bully, justice prevails! ✊

Inappropriate question asked, possible homophobic motive, scuffle turned into hug
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Parent takes matters into their own hands, not relying on counselor

NTA. Counselor’s twisted priorities: empathy for bully, neglect for victim.

Overcoming trauma and bullying without becoming a bully

Debate raging over older boy’s punishment for explicit question.

Supporting your child against a biased counselor.

Lesson learned: adults can have a surprising and relevant past.

NTA. Protecting your son from bullies. Good parenting move!
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Parent stands up against counselor siding with bully over victim

Empathy for the bully’s home life: a solution or excuse?

Parent confronts counselor about son’s bullying past, but escalates situation. ESH

NTA. Counselor’s bias and inaction hindered children’s well-being. File complaint.

Documenting interactions with counselor to protect child from bullying. ✉️

A savage kid with no hesitation, but should we laugh?

Bully mindset: “I hurt, therefore you have to hurt, too!”

NTA: Take it to the school board, expose his true colors!

Parent takes action against counselor’s bullying past to protect kids

YTA. You’re too focused on the bully, not the bullying.
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Confronting counselor’s bias: NTA for calling out his negligence.
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Son’s bullying past revealed, but his response is MVP-worthy!

Report the counselor’s bullying past to the principal or superintendent!

Standing up to bullies can make a lasting impact.

Empathy for bullies is important, but victims’ feelings matter too

Empathy for troubled students, but not at the expense of victims.

Take action! Report the bully

NTA!!! You go, parent! Give that counselor a taste of karma!

Not the a**hole. What’s the twist of irony?

NTA, involve someone else if bias counselor persists. Irony resolved!

Parent confronts counselor, but may be missing the bigger picture
