Andy Ross of Vancouver, Washington, was out conducting errands when he came upon a woman and her small daughter.

He observed a tiny girl looking at him as he walked inside a store. He acknowledged having grime on his face following a hard day at his building job.

As Andy was checking out, the little girl and her mother ended up in front of him, still looking at him.

Andy noticed his mother pointing to him as they approached the exit. Then she discreetly informed her daughter, “That is why you need to stay in school.”

Wow. Andy, who is engaged to his fiancée Jenna and a devoted father to his kid, had some harsh words for the critical mother. On Facebook, he wrote an open letter to her, explaining why you should never judge a book by its cover.

There were other things they didn’t know about Andy.
Andy Ross of Vancouver, Washington, was out running errands when he came across a judgmental mother and her little daughter.

His astounding reaction is already going viral on Facebook.
“So, today I had a pretty fascinating “educational” talk with a mom and her daughter. A small girl continued gazing at me as I entered the store before going home. That’s OK. I know kids are intrigued when they encounter someone, especially someone as filthy as myself. They found themselves in front of me while I was checking out.

The little child was still looking when her mother urged her to quit.
As they concluded and walked towards the door, I heard her mother gently remark to the small girl, “That’s why you need to stay in school.”
This seemed like an excellent opportunity to teach this mother and her 7- or 8-year-old kid.

“First and foremost, I happen to be a highly intelligent, nasty man. I have a high school diploma, a college degree, and several medical certifications.

So believing I’m illiterate because of my appearance is dumb in and of itself.”
“Secondly, telling your daughter to stay in school because I have tattoos all over my arms will actually suppress her creativity and potentially hinder her imagination as she grows.”
“Once again, contrary to your point, “Once again, contrary to your point, ma’am,” Forrest Bateman’s tattoos and artwork on my body make me proud.

It represents my patriotism and my duty as a special operations medic over many combat tours.”
“Third, if you’re referring to the hat (not shown) I’m wearing because it has an elk on it, you might not understand it.”

“I co-own Evergreen State Outdoors and am proud to own an outdoor company that supports my right to hunt and be a responsible gun owner.”
“I finally decided to work in the construction industry.” I am pleased to claim that I am a part of the construction of America, and I enjoy my job every day.”

“When I got out of the service, I tried working a desk job, but it wasn’t for me.”
“I like working with my hands and being outside.”
“As a result, it comes with being dirty some days.”
I make a solid salary, have benefits, and can easily care for my family.”

“So my appearance has nothing to do with my intelligence or desire to further my education.”

“I left the two with a simple concluding message of “Have a good day and try not to condemn people before you know anything about them.”
“Best wishes to her little girl.”