I cannot believe I didn't see it sooner! The animated movie Coraline is an almost-perfect metaphor for the dystopian nightmare kids face in today's schools.
There are a few spoilers in this video, so I encourage you to watch the movie first if you haven't seen it, or re-watch it to see if you agree!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bWBmtVmI4w