Although his parents were sympathetic to him being bullied, they couldn't put up with his skunk smell and banished him to the backyard. "You're not being punished, Dan." said his mother "We can't have the house smelling of skunk. I'm sorry. Don't worry, it'll fade in a few hours, I'm sure, and if you need anything just call."
"No, that's OK." replied Dan, sadly.
"I'll have a word with the school, I promise."
Dan thanked his mom and sat in silence. Bullied, sprayed, banished from his own house, could it get any worse?