Am I flattering myself in assuming that two moms from Rhode Island took my advice too literally?
Ana Rivera, 44, and Maribel Santiago, 34, were arrested Monday, after being found engaged in a brawl with their teenage daughters, who were well known rivals. Rivera allegedly drove her daughter - who was supposed to be home on suspension - to school specifically to fight Santiago's daughter. Santiago claims was on her way to pick her daughter up due to recent threats, and jumped into the fray in defense of her daughter. Both moms were booked on assault charges, with the girls being booked on disorderly conduct charges. Rivera's case is being reviewed by the state's Department of Children, Youth and Families.
I can totally understand a mother's need to physically defend her daughter - but this? This sounds insane. I can hardly imagine the circumstances that would lead to two mothers being involved in a full-on, G.L.O.W.-style girl fight, handing out beat-downs on school property, side by side with their kids.
If I think about it too much, it makes my heart hurt.
