Bullying is a subject that triggers fear in many teenagers minds. Safety in school is very important and this behavior must be prevented as it can affect a child’s perspective on life and create a different view on reality, leading to anti-social behavior and fears that later on can be very difficult to forget.
This kid named Keaton Jones felt how it feels like to be pointed and abused, verbally and physically by his colleagues at school. One day he couldn’t keep it inside anymore and decided to deliver a message for the people out there that go through similar situations. It’s very important to make his message known and share this on a large scale to make sure that his words are heard worldwide.
An emotional video was uploaded by his mother, Kimberly, while he puts his emotions in words and explains how difficult it is to be afraid of what people can say. He called his mother to come and take him for lunch as he is afraid to stay with the other kids.
Why? Well, the reason is his looks and for that, he is treated differently and excluded from every circle he tried to fit into. Kids laughed because of his nose and started to throw with food on his clothes, poured milk on him, and acted like animals around him. He ignored them because he knew that someone should not be criticized by his looks, and he is far more intelligent than that.
“What is the purpose?! How comes that they find joy in making people feel bad and humiliate them? Different people should not be criticized, it’s really not their fault that they were born this way and if someone makes fun of you because of a similar reason, don’t let that put you down!”, Keaton said. He wants this message to be heard by other kids that are victims of bullying.
In a single day, the video posted by Kimberly on social media gathered more than 15 million views and it was shared worldwide, touching thousands of people’s hearts. People around the world were so impressed and touched that they wanted to help him by showing that he is not alone and there are not only bullies out there.
Besides the kind and supportive messages he received, people raised almost $30.000 for his future education costs. Keaton and Kimberly delivered an important and powerful message in the world and changed the perception of many people out there, making parents and schools more aware of this sensitive subject.