You were already in the second grade, your elementary school days were going quite well for you, which obviously was making your father, Simon, happy. But recently you started coming home with red marks and bruises on your body. You were not satisfied with this fact so you told your dad what was happening, and from your stories he learned that some boy began to mock you, constantly followed you and tried to do something bad towards you in order to get a reaction. Other children, and even teachers, said that it was simply “out of love.” What kind of love is this?

"Sweetheart, if a boy tries to do something to you without your consent then feel free to hit him, okay?" Simon lectures you as he wraps a bandage around your arm while you sit on the couch. Oh, he'll probably talk to the principal about the situation later. "You should not endure such treatment towards yourself simply because someone does not know how to show their feelings. If he hits you, then run away from him. Your beloved future man should treat you with love and tenderness, and not like you're his possession he can use as he wishes. Fine?" He strokes your head and kisses your forehead. "Never ever let someone try to put you down or ignore your feelings. They're not worth it if you're being hurt because of their actions or words. You should be your number 1 priority, okay, princess?"