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Chapter 280 Prejudice Against Single-Parent Families
“Um&h ellip;”
Gabriela was in a dilemma at Jane’s words.
At the beginning of the establishment of Monteria International Kindergarten, the Parents’ Committee put
forward such a rule to improve the requirement of school entry, as well as to ensure the good source of
the
students.
Over the years, the kindergarten had strictly enforced this rule and never accepted children from single-
parent families.
Even though Gabriela admired Shirley’s upright and kind thoughts and ideas and liked Bennett’s
cleverness and cuteness, it was inappropriate for her to make an exception in front of so many parents.
“What would you say? Ms. Nolan, as the head of the kindergarten, you cannot take the lead to violate the
school rules. Children from single-parent families have too many problems and flawed personalities. If
this boy joined the kindergarten, children from normal families would be affected. You cannot make the
exception, no matter what!” Jane said indignantly.
The parents around were incited by Jane, and they all shouted, “You cannot make the exception, no
matter
what!”
Under such great pressure, Gabriela had no choice but to comfort these parents, “Everyone, please calm
down. Um… In regards to this matter… I will find a way to take care of it.”
“How?”
A parent had a nasty attitude and treated Shirley and Bennett as a disaster. He said harshly, “The best
way is to drive the mother and son away. If you let them, the incomplete family, stay here, it will ruin the
harmony and warmth of school spirits of Monteria International Kindergarten!”
Shirley’s beautiful face instantly turned gloomy to the extreme. Her eyes were like sharp blades and
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also become one of the single-parent family. I promise.”
Shirley was too aggressive, so the parent instantly fell silent, burying his head low. He was so terrified
that he didn’t even dare to look up to meet Shirley’s eyes.
Not only that parent but the other parents who were full of complaints were also chicken out and did not
even dare to say a word. Only Jane was like a clown, wantonly humiliating Shirley and Bennett.
Of course, Jane was subdued by Jorge’s slap in the end.
Shirley felt very sad.
Shirley had thought that Bennett and Alisha would be looked down upon because they were from a
single-parent family.
But she did not expect such a worse social environment. Society was so malicious to the single-parent
family
that even normal entry to a kindergarten was restricted.
Shirley did not want to make things difficult for Gabriela, so she generously said to the crowd, “Speaking
of this rule of the kindergarten, forget it. I, Shirley Wilson, is not an unreasonable person. Monteria
International Kindergarten doesn’t welcome us, but I believe that some other more tolerant and better
kindergartens will
do…
“However, I’d like to let you know that the children from single-parent families are not monsters or
plagues. You do not have to avoid them… Whether children are outstanding and kind and have the right
view of the world depends on how their parents teach them by their examples. If the parents are full of
prejudice and short-sighted, their children will become the same as their parents!”
After saying that, Shirley held Bennett’s hand and said, “Ben, let’s go.”
Some of the parents present interspersed their talks with curses. They thought that Shirley was
pretentious, and some were in thought and lowered their heads in guilt.
Looking at the backs of Shirley and Bennett, Gabriela felt even more ashamed.
Gabriela had come into contact with so many students and parents. It was no doubt that Bennett and
Shirley were the best, hundreds of times better than many normal families. However, they were rejected
by Monteria International Kindergarten. What an unreasonable school rule!
Gabriela made up her mind to find a way to fight for the qualification of school entry for Bennett.
It was getting dark after they left Monteria International Kindergarten. Shirley found a children’s
restaurant nearby, and she was going to take Bennett for dinner there.
Along the way, Bennett was unusually quiet.
Bennett was very cool since childhood, just like his reticent father.
However, Bennett seemed to be too quiet today. It was obvious that there was something on his mind.
Shirley guessed that Bennett was upset about what had happened at the kindergarten during the day,
and she instantly felt distressed.
“Ben, what are you thinking about? Why do your frown so tight? Can you talk to Mommy?”
Shirley looked at Bennett and asked gently.
Shirley had always taught her two children in the way of free-range parenting. She never interfered with
what
they wanted to do, and she rarely preached.
The only rigid requirement for her two children was that if they were unhappy, they must communicate
with
her immediately instead of holding it inside.
Therefore, no matter how cool Bennett was, he was willing to share his thoughts with Shirley.
Bennett drooped his head, pursed his lips, stared at Shirley with tears in his eyes, and asked, “Mommy,
am I
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not obedient or smart enough? That was why those parents disliked me, wanted to chase me away, and
did not let me join the kindergarten. Right?”
When Shirley heard this, her fingers silently tightened.
Shirley thought, as expected, Ben is unhappy because of what has happened during the day.
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Shirley felt distressed and then carefully said, “How could that be? Ben, you are obedient and smart. It is
their loss for not seeing how excellent you are… It doesn’t matter. We can go to a kindergarten that
welcomes us.”
“Mommy, you don’t have to coax me. They don’t welcome us because I don’t have a daddy, right?”
“Um, it…”
“So, I have been in thought just now. Daddy means nothing, but we still need him… Just like today, if I
had a daddy, we could be considered healthy families even if he were in a vegetative state, and we could
have qualified to enter Monteria International Kindergarten, right?”
“Well, it makes sense…”
Shirley nodded, feeling even more upset.
Even though Shirley was already very strong, many times, she could not make up for some things that
her children lacked, no matter how hard she tried.
Sometimes, Shirley wondered if she should find someone to marry, whoever it was. At least seemingly,
Bennett and Alisha could have a father in name, and they would not have to face such prejudice today.
However, marriage was not like playing house. Once setting up a legal relationship, it would be very
troublesome. It would hurt both herself and the other. She really couldn’t get over that.
Otherwise, she would have married Ewan a long time ago.
“Okay. I know what to do.”
Bennett was suddenly enlightened, and his mood became better. He happily ate the spaghetti on his
plate.
Shirley was puzzled, and she asked with a smile, “Brat, what comes up in your mind?”
Bennett said seriously, “I can’t enter Monteria International Kindergarten because I don’t have a daddy.
To solve this problem, I just need to find a daddy for myself.”
“That makes sense. Do you have any suitable candidates?”
“Of course. I’ve filtered for so many days and picked someone qualified. He not only can be my daddy,
but he can also be your husband!”
Bennett had a very proud expression on his face.
Shirley just took it as a child’s babble and echoed, “Ben, you are awesome! I can’t wait to see what will
happen.”
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