A disturbing incident on a school bus in Green Bay, Wisconsin, has left a 10-year-old girl with developmental delays severely bruised and her parents outraged. Lillian Waldron, who attends Langlade Elementary School, was bitten repeatedly by another student while seated in a child safety seat with a five-point harness directly behind the bus driver.
Lillian’s parents, Lynn and Chad Waldron, were horrified when they discovered the extent of their daughter’s injuries. The bruises on her tiny arms were a clear indication of the torture she had endured, unable to defend herself or speak out against her tormentor. The bus driver, who was responsible for ensuring Lillian’s safety, failed to intervene, despite the fact that the incident was caught on video.
The video, described as “gruesome and horrifying” by the school principal, has sparked widespread outrage and concern. The school district has launched an investigation into the incident, but Lillian’s parents are demanding more. They want to ensure that their daughter’s safety is prioritized and that measures are taken to prevent such incidents from happening again.
The school has made some changes, including removing the student who bit Lillian from the elementary school and arranging for Lillian to ride to and from school in a van with two adults. However, Lillian’s parents believe that more needs to be done. They are advocating for the presence of an aid on the bus to provide additional supervision and support for students with special needs.
While some may argue that hiring additional staff would be expensive, Lillian’s parents point out that the cost of a lawsuit resulting from a preventable injury would be far higher. Moreover, they ask, what price can be put on a child’s safety? The incident has left Lillian traumatized, and her parents are determined to ensure that she receives the support and protection she needs.
