restorative drink

Mother arrested after concocting drink for her son to give to school bully that sent him to hospital

Switchel, a long-forgotten 18th-century restorative drink, has made headlines in a rather unexpected way. A mother, Jennifer Lynn Rossi, 45, concocted a drink comprising lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and Gatorade for her son to give to a classmate who had been stealing his drink at school. This act, meant to deter the bully from further harassment, ended with the child experiencing nausea and a headache, leading to a hospital visit. The situation has sparked conflicting opinions and a flurry of reactions, ranging from support for the mother’s actions to criticism of her methods.

The mere mention of vinegar, salt, and lemon juice in a Gatorade bottle may evoke strong reactions, but was it really a harmful concoction or just an unpleasant surprise for the bully?… Continue reading