Not an AIBU more of a WWYD
My son (4 yo) and I just witnessed a parent assaulting their child. It has left me feeling traumatised, so I should imagine my son feels the same way.
We were walking to school and my son asked me "why is she hitting her mummy?" I turned to see a mother hitting her child around the head very violently, while her other child stood and watched like nothing was happening.
We were 1 minute from the school so I rushed to inform a teacher.
I pointed out the mother to the teacher and they said they would act on it immediately.
I feel guilty for not stopping it there and then, but I was concerned for my sons safely.
I've been left feeling shaken by this and i spoke to my sons teacher and explained what he has seen and asked them to watch over him today.
I know there will be questions about it and while we were still together i explained that it was very wrong and that is why mummy asked for help to sort it out.
How do children process this information and what is the best way to speak to them about it?