"Teen girl's dilemma: To apologize or not after grandpa's slap?"

A family is dealing with the aftermath of a grandfather slapping his teenage granddaughter after a disagreement over dinner plans. The incident has led to the grandfather being kicked out of his son's house and strained family relationships. While one family member believes an apology from the teenager would help smooth things over, others argue that the focus should be on protecting the children from potential abuse and addressing the grandfather's possible dementia. Readers emphasize the importance of teaching the teenager that assault is never acceptable and caution against interfering in the situation.