Assault Quote by Louise Rennison
“He came over and ruffled my hair, which is technically assault. I could get on the blower to ChildLine.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Confessions of Georgia Nicolson, 2002
A playful comment about a child's hair‑ruffling being a mild assault, hinting at a need for help lines
In simple terms: Hair ruffling jokingly called assault.
Seek support when feeling unsafe.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- school
- family interactions
- online help lines
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is teasing harmful?
- How to set healthy boundaries?