When teenage Elena decided to grab a few scoops of ice cream, the outing proved to be difficult. Elena has a stutter in her speech. When she tries to get a few words out, it can take longer than it does for those without a stutter. However, with a little patience, what she means to say is as clear as day. But what happens when folks lose their patience? That's what happens in this What Would You Do? scenario. What I love most about this social experiment is that Elena actually has a stammer. She might be in on it, but she knows firsthand what it's like to have others mock her condition.
When Elena tries to order, three actors playing bullies make fun of her speech. The rest of the customers, who are real, are left to react. So what do they do when they see a young girl being bullied because of how she speaks? They do the brave thing and stand up for her. One woman was actually brought to tears at how cruel Elena was being treated. Elena was blown away by the woman's response. Never in her life has anyone defended her stutter quite like this!
Watch the stunning display of human decency below, and please SHARE to take a stance against bullying!
