09/09/2025
The Brave Little Girl and the School Driver
Aurelia was a bright 7-year-old girl who loved going to school. Every morning, the school driver, Mr. Tobi, picked her up along with other children. At first, everything seemed fine. But soon, Aurelia noticed that Mr. Tobi sometimes acted strangely when no one was watching. He would try to keep her behind after the other children left, or whisper things that made her feel uncomfortable.
Aurelia remembered what her teacher once said in class:
> “If someone ever makes you feel scared, uncomfortable, or tells you to keep a secret that doesn’t feel right, speak up immediately. It’s not your fault. Tell a trusted adult.”
So, instead of staying silent, Aurelia gathered her courage. That evening, she told her mother everything. Her mother listened carefully, hugged her tightly, and thanked her for being brave. The next day, Aurelia’s parents went straight to the school principal. Together, they reported Mr. Tobi to the authorities.
Because Aurelia spoke up, the driver was expelled from the school and the school also created stricter safety rules for drivers and staff, making sure every child was safe on their way to and from school.
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Lesson to Learn
Children should never keep secrets that make them feel scared or uncomfortable.
If someone is acting wrongly, the child should tell a parent, teacher, or another trusted adult immediately.
Adults must always listen carefully and believe children when they speak up.
Protecting children is everyone’s responsibility.