Bullying remains a significant issue affecting children and adolescents that we must address urgently.
The story of Quaden Bayles, a boy who contemplated suicide due to bullying over his dwarfism, serves as a stark reminder of the gravity of this problem.
Despite the widespread sympathy for Quaden, instances of bullying persist.
Following the heart-wrenching plea from Quaden’s mother to combat bullying, another distressing incident involving a bullied child has surfaced.
Kerri Arnold recently confronted her daughter’s bullies by sharing a video message from her 12-year-old daughter, Aalyha, who struggled to contain her emotions after being bullied at school.
Like Quaden, Aalyha is a child with special needs. Despite attending a school for special education, she too faces bullying. Last Monday, Aalyha was subjected to a severe attack by some bullies.
Kerri captured the aftermath of the incident involving her daughter to shed light on the severity of the situation.
The video shows Aalyha sitting in the car, visibly upset and in shock.
“At around 1:30 today, I got a call from the school informing me that she was bullied,” Kerri shared. “A boy scratched her face, bit her cheek, scratched her arm, and left scratches on her back.”
“Aalyha cannot communicate verbally. She’s usually a happy child. It pains me to see her so terrified.”
Speaking to 7News, Kerri revealed that the school informed her about Aalyha’s involvement in an altercation.
“The teacher informed me that Aalyha was in another student’s way and was assaulted as a result.”
This is not the first occurrence of Aalyha facing such mistreatment. While the school has reportedly suspended the assailant, Aalyha will require time to recover from this traumatizing experience.
“One of the teachers expressed regret and apologized for the student’s actions. She informed me that the student had been suspended.”
“I am relieved that action was taken.”
Kerri’s video has garnered nearly 1 million views, with thousands expressing their support and solidarity.
Watch the heart-wrenching video below:
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The prevalence of severe bullying is unfathomable. We must unite to combat this cruel behavior before irreversible harm is inflicted upon innocent children.
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