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Boy Cries To Be Left Alone By Bullies, Doesn’t Expect Response From Celebrities Like Snoop Dogg And Chris Evans
By now, you've probably seen the name 'Keaton Jones' mentioned by at least one of your favorite celebrities on Twitter. The young student from Knoxville, TE has gone viral after appearing in a heartbreaking video that reveals the true damage bullying causes.
"They make fun of my nose. They call me ugly. They say I have no friends," Keaton says through tears in the video posted by his mother, Kimberly, which was reportedly recorded after Keaton had to be picked up from school to avoid lunchtime bullies. Though he goes on to detail how he and other children at his school are teased and tormented, he offers a message of encouragement, and ends the video by telling all victims of bullying that "it'll probably get better one day."
The powerful video struck a chord with viewers - including a whole host of famous faces. From Katy Perry, to Demi Lovato, to Chris Evans, celebrities across the board have rallied around Keaton. Though it began as a campaign for peace, which included at least two GoFundMe accounts aimed at helping the Jones family, it has now become shrouded by scandal after several apparently-racist social media posts by Kimberly Jones were uncovered, and speculations were leveled that she had encouraged her son to use racial slurs against his peers. Multiple celebrities have since voiced their continued support for Keaton, despite how troubled the accusations made them feel.
Scroll down to see the most heartfelt celebrity reactions, and be sure to add your thoughts in the comments.
This is Knoxville student Keaton Jones, and this is what he has to say about bullying:
The video, posted by his mom, has now gone viral, and celebrities are rallying around Keaton
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Alana Hodge 7 years ago
This is so nice!!!! Captain America aka Chris Evans is awesome for th is gesture.
Ginger Panda 7 years ago
Shout out to Chris for being one of the first to respond.... That's cool. (You sexy beast.)
Gracy Price 7 years ago
BEING BULLIED CAN BE A TWO EDGE SWARD IT MAKES YOU HIDE OR IT CAN MAKE YOU MAD AND MEAN, HURT PEOPLE "HURT PEOPLE" HAD A CLASS MATE WHO WAS BULLIED TO DEATH. ONE BLINDED BY BULLIES. THESE KIDS CAN BE SCARED EMOTIONALLY FOR LIFE. I HAVE WORKED WITH HUNDREDS OF MIDDLE SCHOOL KIDS THAT TELL ME IT ALL STARTS IN KTHRU 6TH GRADE. IT DESTROYS THEIR SELF ESTEEM, CONFIDENCE IN THEMSELVES AND IT EFFECTS EVERY FASSET OF THEIR ADULT LIFE IF NOT TREATED AND REBUILT. I HACE WORKED WITH THE BULLIES, AND THE ONE COMMON DENOMATER THEY HAVE IS THAT THEY WERE BULLIED BY A FATHER, BROTHER OR ANOTHER FAMILY MEMBER IN THEIR FIRST BEGGINS. MY NEXT QUESTION TO THEM IS WHAT WOULD HAE STOPED YOUR BULLING, THE ANSWER IS; IF THEY LET ME BULLY I WILL IF THEY KNOCK MY HEAD OFF I STOP. WE CAN SEND ANYTHING INTO SPACE BUT WE JUST CAN NOT TEACH OUR KIDS COMPASSION AND CONSIDERATION, KINDNESS AND JUST PLANE GOOD MANNERS? MAYBE WE NEED A START OVER.....
Elisha Gabriell 7 years ago
the only reason people make fun of you is because they feel bad about themselves, and making fun of someone else makes them feel "better" for just a second. Know that! Don't react and carry yourself with pride. You are worth only best!
Kylie Nicholas 7 years ago
As much as I agree this is wrong and Bullying needs to stopped I dont know why a GOFUNDME page is needed .. EVERY ONE struggles with studying costs ect but they get through .. I do not like gofundme or any crowd fundraisers because its to easy to ask people for money when it really isnyt needed
Zanjero Johnson 7 years ago
WOW that is quite a night out !!!! I would love to see them there ~
Celental Midnight 7 years ago
Trust me kiddo it will only get better. I was a victim of physical and verbal bullying. One regret was not telling a parent. I waited almost a year before I told anyone. It takes courage. I shared this with my class and here is a message: Hi! This is Mrs.L*yton's Lights.Camera.Action! Advisory, HTA, Hawaii. We think all think (there is 20 of us) that you were very brave.
Sara Baumgartner 7 years ago
ask him family. They scammed everyone with a lie. Google it. It's all over the news.
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Keira Olssen 7 years ago
Well, seeing as how this white trash family poses proudly with the Confederate flag and teaches him to use the word "n***er", it's no wonder other kids are gonna want to kick his a*s. Weird how when I first saw this kid, I wondered if he lived in a trailer park. Guess my redneck radar is workin' just fine...
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Terry Sloan 7 years ago
Keep your head up Keaton, don't let nobody get ya down. Cuz that road you're traveling will turn around. Fear no man Keaton, they are exactly like you, only a man. In this case though, you're more man than they'll ever be. Hang tough!
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7 years ago
Spot on! He really nailed it. Bullies are insecure people who are extremely insecure about themselves and take it out on others just to feel better about themselves. But in the end, they're not happy.
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shifta shape 7 years ago
sivaram reddy- what is WRONG with you! u already know how it feels so why pass on the hate? 2 wrongs DO NOT make a right!!
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Echo 7 years ago
Mixed Martial Arts. Basically 2 people get in a ring or polygon of some sort. There are rules for points, takedowns hits etc. They beat the snot out of each other for a certain amount of time until either someone taps out, someone breaks something, or time is up and it is judged. I personally thought it to be dumb at first. But after learning what they are doing I can see the skill, and hard work that is put in to put on a show of strength. I generally only watch it when with friends or family. It is pretty neat and can be watched on YouTube to get more info on it.
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Chocolate Quente e Biscoitos 7 years ago
True. There are many that don't even tell anybody. For me when things got too hard (half a class picking on me) I explained the situation to my mom and told her I wanted to skip a whole year at school. Mom was super awesome, she totally understood and let me stay at home that year. Next year I got back to same school and bullies where one year ahead of me, so I was free from them (because the picking and shaming usually occured inside the classroom). Unfortunately sometimes we need to take measures we shouldn't have to to stay sane, but eventually it does get better, just stay strong and be sure there's nothing wrong with you, they are the ones at fault
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Jefferey McDowell 7 years ago
There needs to be a ISTANDWITHKEATON Tee-Shirt with the proceeds going to his College education.
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Alana Hodge 7 years ago
No lie!!! It took guts and a warm heart to share and spread what is happening to you. Stay strong Keaton...."for this too shall pass!!!"
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Jefferey McDowell 7 years ago
Humm... maybe a call from a Senator to the school board/School may help action in school bullying come to an end? Mr. Corker, please use your power for some good in this situation. Thanks.
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Daniel Morgan 7 years ago
Didn't Chris Brown beat up Rhianna? Bullying sucks but I'm pretty sure domestic violence is just as bad if not worse.
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Danilo Rottigni 7 years ago
BASTAAAAAAA! Dobbiamo proteggere e difendere il nostro futuro! Sii forte Keaton e non avere paura!
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Terry Jensen 7 years ago
I used to get bullied for standing up for kids that were abused in school...but I have a very strong personality when it comes to any abuse and it just went over my head because I knew that I was better than the people that bullied those that were more sensitive to the harsh words and cruel things that kids can do to others...no school should allow that on their premises and the parents of these kids that do this need to step in and handle the situation...if my kid had ever done something like this he'd had been in the woodshed. My son is very compassionate to the under dogs just like me....it does get better and just be true to yourself and do not abuse others even when you yourself is going thru this...
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Jem Bob Islost 7 years ago
Keaton, you are amazing look at the world wide community coming together. The powerful message you have sent out has opened so many eyes, brains and hearts. Now not only is that amazing but you can say that I did that, which is a huge achievement. Everybody is so proud of you and thank you for being you, always smile because your a beautiful person and I hope you have a very merry Christmas 😀
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Monica Jfk 7 years ago
I'm really sorry for this kid, because he's a good kid and like all the good kids he does not deserve that mean and frustrated people break his heart and confidence. I wish I could be able to defend them all.
Michael Kelly 7 years ago
he got alot of confidence when his mommy bought him that hoover board and went down the hallway with it.Duh.His mommy scammed alot of people too,She may have been on SSI and food stamps too.IRS will get the mommy for Fraud.
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Daria B 7 years ago
All these celebrities are nice to speak up to him, even inviting him as a special guest to the Avengers premiere. However, I'd love to see what the parents of the bullies have to say. Not to acccuse anyone, or spread hate, but I know I'd be mad angry if I had kids and found out they bullied someone. Bully victims need all the encouragement, but the bullies need some education as well. Depression and suicide are serious problems, but even without it, bullying can actually turn into real assault, where the victim gets physically injured for life. Kids need to learn that another kid's life is no joke.
Carol Smittle 7 years ago
I agree. I believe that kids that are doing the bullying needs to be taught a lesson. I also believe that parents of bullies also need to be informed and if it continues then both the bullier AND the parents need to be taken to court, get counseling, and anything else that will get this to stop. It is NEVER OK TO BULLY ANOTHER PERSON no matter the age, sex, or race.
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Anna Banana 7 years ago
Apparently, his mum is a white supremacist. Hope that's not the reason he was bullied.
Sharon Jane 7 years ago
Yep, his mother is racist garbage and she's raising every one of her kids that way, too. http://www.tmz.com/2017/12/11/bullied-tennessee-student-keaton-jones-mom/
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Lillukka79 7 years ago
Sorry to burst everybodys bubble, but apparently this a**e was calling black kids the n-word and being a racist little b***h. This attitude he had learned from his mother dearest. The "bullies" were telling him to stop.
Nicole France 7 years ago
What you guys are doing (caitlyn mccraken and all of those conversing with her.) Is bullying in itself! Slandering someones name or character especially if you havent met the person that you are speaking about is bullying. This situation is very upsetting on all sides... compassion is the right approach to fixing this behavior.
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Allana Rose 7 years ago
The latest news on this subject is that the mother is using this video to scam people out of money. Hitting up celebs and other people with money to donate to her gofundme account. So I don't know if this kid's story is real or put up by his mother. If this turns out to be true....Grrrrrr!!!
Elizabeth Childress 7 years ago
Found out this story is a scam. One of the celebs was going to have him and his family come tocsn event and the mother declined to come to the event and wanted money. She has changed her Facebook from public to private since she was caught. Check out Facebook. There have been several postings from this celeb showing how racist the family is. He wasn't being bullied, he was the bully and got beat up by some kids at school. They also have a Go Fund Me account that has about $54,000
Kerolos Saleib 7 years ago
Turns out the mom is a racist who supports the confederate flag. The kids meeds more intervention than giving this Racist family money. I feel bad for the kids.
Roxie Brown 7 years ago
And what is wrong with the confederate flag may I ask? Read your history!!
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Aubrie Allen 7 years ago
I feel bad for the kid, because he's being raised wrong. It has come to light that his family is racist, and he gets slack because of that. The shield is innocent. His parents are terrible if they are racist. And he was beat up because he has racist views. Anyone who instilled that in this child is wrong. I hope the kid will grow up and love everyone. But his family seems to be horrible.
Azure Adams 7 years ago
Clearly bored panda has not caught up to the deeper story at work regarding this boy's family. Go down that rabbit hole, it gets dark fast. So don't jump to sympathies without knowing the whole story
frederic eeckman 7 years ago
Kent Obediah Hayton Do you really have to show all the time how stupid you are ?
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Richard Wareham 7 years ago
Shame that it now seems to be a scam by his mother. People who have offered things to help are being asked for the money instead.
Melody Lanzatella 7 years ago
I have some news for everyone. For every Keaton, there are 100,000 more kids being tortured!! #1 PARENTS!! Do NOT wait until your child gets caught bullying to tell them how WRONG it is! Do NOT assume they are NOT one of the bullies! BE PRO-ACTIVE!! #2 PARENTS Do NOT assume the school is watching out for it, OR taking care of it!! BELIEVE ME!! I KNOW! I have a 17 year old autistic son, the schools are TOTALLY in DENIAL MODE!! They dont want to even acknowledge it is going on in their school! One day. when my son was in middle school, I walked him to his classroom. Another child, same age, followed us down the hall MOCKING the way my sons "stims" and walks! I turned THREE times and told him to stop it! He mouthed off to me and said he wasnt doing anything! I reported it to the teacher upon arrival at the classroom and POINTED HIM OUT!! Had a meeting the next day with the vice principal about it. This woman actually said to ME,...THE ADULT THAT WITNESSED IT! "He said he was just dancing
Melody Lanzatella 7 years ago
Continued: Just to let you ALL know, our word as parents and adults dont mean s**t anymore!! They TOTALLY took the kids word for it because I couldnt PROVE IT! In other meetings they have sat and told my husband and I, with a STRAIGHT FACE, "We have no bullying problems in our school. We wont tolerate it." REALLY?!?! The answer to the problem?? I was no longer ALLOWED to walk my child to class anymore!!! WE WERE PUNISHED!! (because there isnt a problem if I dont witness it!)
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Virgil Blue 7 years ago
Had the same kind of thing happen when I was a kid. Left some nasty mental scars I'm still trying to heal. Really feel for this kid and it's great to see all the support. Funny thing, it's even helping me to see all the support he's getting and I hope that other bullied kids feel a little better knowing this.
SJ_Panda_love 7 years ago
Wow.. wow wow.. This thread just took me by storm! So many stars and celebreties are lining up to be friend to this kid. Humanity is out there people, don't loose your faith. And to Keaton - At such a small age your are so mature and courageous. I would be your friend too, tweeting you right away! Cullying is such a common thing and can scar children's for life, everyone should talk to their child and ask if they get harassed by any kid in any school and should report to authorities immediately.
Katinka Min 7 years ago
Whatever the backstory, it really makes me cringe that a mom let's her son cry and films him instead of hugging him. But then I guess I'm just too middleaged. It seems fairly normal to him.
7 years ago
My God. I was bullied too as a kid, even got jumped. And to be honest that bullying has affected my entire life. I'm still so insecure. One thing I can say is yes, it does get better as you get older. But when you're going through that bullying you feel like it will never end and you're worthless. Unfortunately some can't take the pressure and commit suicide. I hope something comes out of this, more than just celebrities saying "it's okay Keaton!" I hope this becomes a movement. Just as the sexual harassment issues have become a movement, I hope there's an anti-bullying movement. Because something NEEDS to change. I stand with Keaton! And I wish him and all the other people going through similar things a happy life!
A dose of reality... 7 years ago
Celebraties tweets won't help this young man. Don't believe anything that comes from a celebrity via social media is really heartfelt or truly altruistic. Sad but that's the way "they" work...
Zori the degu 7 years ago
Many people made fun of me in my early school years. I was too different, uncommon and introverted. And I haven't changed. However, over the years I learnt how to look confident and firm even when I'm not. Plus, most irritating people in my present class are too busy trying to make friends with everyone and acting like total idiots to bother with just one person. In fact, so busy that they can't even notice that some people despise their presence and company(even when given the clearest signals imaginable). Avoiding people works good.
Sharon Clark 7 years ago
I wish this boy wasn't being bullied, but what about the hundreds of other kids that are bullied every day. I am sure it does not make them feel better that this boy is getting so much attention while they continue to get bullied. How about putting some money into teaching school staff to stop bullying in their classrooms and their schools instead of throwing money and gifts at one bullied child.
Nova Mastrogiovanni 7 years ago
This whole thing was a scam for money - why else would the mother set up go fund me accounts???
Valerica Rosca 7 years ago
If its true and the mom is racist and teach her children to have no respect for others, it only means she puts her kids in danger. You cant ask for others to respect you, while you dont give a s**t about respecting others. Really sorry the boy need to fight bully
Daesai Sereiphiel 7 years ago
Turns out Keaton's family is racist. Keaton has been caught more than once using the n word and bullying other kids long before he made the video and talked about people "bullying" him.
Nneka Otoki 7 years ago
This story should be updated. I read something somewhere about how his "bullies" were sticking up for themselves after he used the n-word on them and how his entire family is racist.
Linda Gulley 7 years ago
Did you see the update? This kid is no victim. His family is a bunch of white supremacists!!
Kristy Winter 7 years ago
I know how it feels to be bullied and so do my kids. Ive always taught them it is not right nor ok to be bullied or be the bully! Sending out love and support from Iowa #standupforkeaton
Alia Gail 7 years ago
The problem tho is he and his family are racist, you might want to look it up.
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Kjorn 7 years ago
i grew up in a time where i Watch gijoe, transformers, he-man where it was clear what is good and what is evil. And where been good was been rewarded. I always hate bullies and people who are mean against other. today kids don't have that kind of model. you can laught about it, but when i was a kid i wanna be a good guy like in the tv and movie i Watch. that was good model even for kids even if it was toys
David Daisy May Boldock 7 years ago
If they don't like you for being yourself, be yourself even more.
Trisha Dragon 7 years ago
Had I cried or showed this sort of emotion they would have killed me. Zero doubt. I'm alive because I never broke in front of any human. I have "black features" and lived in a trailer park. I was bussed in 45 minutes to an almost entirely black school. From the Klan to the hood Every.Damn.Day. I stopped eating lunch in the 5th grade, they wouldn't let me eat anyway. Bathrooms? Nope. The hits were livable, head in the toilet not so much. I was the Oreo N*****. When I escaped that situation I found myself in a snotty den of kids with cash. I'm a gay chick who can't hide it. Fresh hell. It's kind of funny the the result of that treatment left me with a bearing and demeanor that terrifies adults. Kids, even ones I don't know, run up to me all the time. Adults, clerks and the like will go out of their way to address my wife. Also funny because I'm the "nice" one. Wish I could convincingly tell this kid "it gets better" but uh...yeah. Not my experience thus far. It gets different. Meh.
ivan bolitekurac 7 years ago
This kid breaks my heart,i hope he will be better.But most of those celebs can f... off.They just wanna be relevant
Sharon Jane 7 years ago
Kid's MOTHER just wants to be relevant. https://thegrapevine.theroot.com/he-went-viral-because-of-bullying-but-keaton-jones-mot-1821184917
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Pups Illegally Robbing Hearts 4 years ago
I personally do not like this. There are many kids that get bullied around the world and why is just one kid, that gets tons of support?
Mac Mierzwinski 7 years ago
What's the problem with people? I've always been kind and still have been mistreated by people? People are messed up in the head.
Amber Mayes Harper 7 years ago
Wow and add on top of it adults that cyber bully him and his mother. You people are the problem.
David Kelly 7 years ago
I don't care what u all say when I poste this but one thing that grindes my gears is little kids picking on someone that looks sounds walk ect different me I grew up with disablites and not easy ones either I read backwards and wright I curse ramondaly and I have adhd so I don't care what that little boy said to them kids he 110% was pertection him self cus his parents are races don't mean he is. Little man u want to chat his this guy up we can chat
Warren Gates 7 years ago
Yeah and the whole time his mom is setting up a go fund me to make money off the whole situation. Sorry you were bullied dude but the worst bully is your mom. Trying to make money off your misery.
Владимир Распутный 7 years ago
Hey. This is your double from Ukraine ?! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=877066985676328&set=ecnf.100001191035556&type=3&theater
Lafrances Neal 7 years ago
I feel such emotion for you Keaton hold your head high sweetheart you are a special person there are always gonna be mean people in this world and as you grow into a great man you will encounter them always remember to hold your head high and to always keep love and forgiveness in your heart and you will always be the winner
Lazy Panda 7 years ago
Oh my gosh, I saw this yesterderday and I felt so bad for the kid but APPARENTLY (not saying this is true) there's more to the story! Keaton got beat up for repeatedly calling his classmates the N word. Normally I would be skeptical but someone has managed to find a family photo where Keaton is smiling with his simblings and they are holding a confederate flag (so he comes from a racist household) so I mean it's not impossible. (Again, this is just something I read, I am not sure if it's really true or if it's just a hoax)
Harvey Ross 7 years ago
My nose looks almost the same as his and I never was bullied because of it. That just goes to show that the ignorant will find any excuse to make fun of you. Stay strong!
Aaron Pie 7 years ago
It is quite disgusting that Keatons message has been lost not even a day later. This could of done so much to bring attention to the travesty that is bullying which is mostly overlooked or ignored yet people cant see past their own bloody agenda and now any good that could of came of this has been totally quashed. People should be ashamed.
Bon Ofasitch 7 years ago
When i was young i was the one who bullied the bullies, i wouldve had this kid's back. I hope he gets some good out of this.
Marion Friedl 7 years ago
Kids and teens can be so mean and evil, at the high school I´ve been bullied for wearing glasses, for NOT wearing Levis jeans, Adidas sport shoes, Lacoste polo shirts, Kappa sweaters, for being the best one in the English and French lessons (I´m German) and more, they threw my school bag out of the window from the 3rd floor, so that my pen and other stuff were broken, at the end I was so frustrated that my school grades decreased, became much worse, and I had to leave school with middle exam only, I´m so happy that Keaton has such famous supporters, I´d love to meet him and tell him to ignore such idiots who bully him, he´s a nice boy for sure!!!
Sugar Dumplin 7 years ago
All kids are bullied. They just make a VERY big deal about it these days because no one is teaching kids that they have a say in how they are treated. Dad's need to TEACH their boys to be MEN and not babies. Single Moms need to teach their boys and girls how to stand up for themselves. Put them in a martial arts class. Tell them it's ok to go to the principal's office and report it. Report it to the local police dept. But for heaven's sake DON'T BE A VICTIM.
Jocy Zuniga 7 years ago
Hi Keaton! You're an amazing kid! Don't mind those whose bullying you, because the truth is, you are far much much better than them! Be strong and just ignore them! Who the hell are they? Can we be friends Keaton? You can message me on my messenger account, jocy zuniga.😀
Thomas Es Thomas 7 years ago
I would like to know a little bit more about the kid. He has some physical limitations. I would like to know what happened to him, to make him look the way he does. His nose was obviously broken some time ago. Minor rhinoplasty may be in order. Then he'd look normal and be less of a target.
Rodeka Tuck 7 years ago
bullies only bully cause they know you are better than them and this makes them scared so they do this to make them self look big and hard they make you feel insecure because they are insecure of themselves so little man keep your head high and brush them of your shoulder cause you are so speacial to a lot of people xx
Cassian Requena 7 years ago
Hi Keaton I am so sorry for you but you know what iv been bullied too and I hate it also I think you are very cool Keaton just ignore them and god will always bless you and it dose no matter what they say they are just jealous of you because you are handsome and smart lol bro and god made you that way and never forget that you are beautiful no matter what they say
Carol Taylor 7 years ago
time and time again we here how schools are supposed to have a "no bully tolerance law" but yet these kids still bully others and the schools dont call them out..WHY..?? it's the bullies who need to be pulled out and asked "why are you doing this?" segregate them into classes of their own so they dont get to socialize with their victims..
Trevor Punt 7 years ago
if i could talk with you i would tell you are better then the rest! every moment in life is just a moment and moments pass away from one day to the next one day they see you and the next they wont dream big and live big be bigger then the rest and hope for the best!
Gillian Black 7 years ago
we are all made in the iage Of God and he does not make mistakes we are all wonderfully made , I had 2 disabled boys who went through this, thank the Lord they got through it and now one has passed but the other is strong , has a brilliant career, an has taught his 3 girls how to respect others , you will get over it Keaton so take heart you are better than any bully, and they now it and dont like it so this is what they do, their day will come
Chris Browder 7 years ago
Heads up Greta J, but the abbreviation for Tennessee is TN. ;-) (I tried to find your email address to tell you in private, but I couldn't find it.)
RenewableFuture Isntjustanoutlook 7 years ago
Bless him hel be a great man with that attitude at such a young age. Live is the only way to beat hate that's for sure keep strong bro. Your already wise beyond your time. I wish I was in your school when I was a kid I saw lads getting bullied I'd stop it sometimes the bullies tried to bullies me but I would just go crazy on an hulk style =). Worest part is when it's some you thought were friends an you see them picking on other friends I can't remember how many times I ended up in the middle trying to stop such bullies in the first place it is disgusting an I do not like these or those types of people hopefully one day we will see an end to such ways. Your a great guy sorry for your struggles bro remember it's not you it's them and there ways that are wrong not you never doubt yourself. From the words of toys story you got a friend in me.
Felicity Fayth 7 years ago
All be your friend! I've been bullied before. I promise it will get better! 😢😿
Leigh Quintrell 7 years ago
While watching this video my heart was breaking for him. You have more friends then you know you do. My daughter who is 15 gets picked on in school a lot because she is mentally handicapped. It has to start within the home parents need to teach there kids that its not right to be a bully I hope it gets better for you💞
Patricia Eastep 7 years ago
its is so sad how people bully others, I was bullied in school and it doesn't feel good as I got older I realize its the bullies that are broken. Keaton stay strong, Bullies do this cause they feel they have to impress others, they are the ones that's different. without there audience they are nothing and can I ask a question where are the teachers when these kids are getting bullied,
Gord Grossmann 7 years ago
I am pretty sure almost everyone was bullied. Stand up to them and don’t let them bring you down. You will find out that you have many friends around the world. I am not famous but I am proud to be one of those friends!
Benj 7 years ago
This is so sad. I will admit, begrudgingly, that I used to pick on kids from time to time. I'm not proud of it, and I know that it means nothing to say that others did it too. All I can say is that in all honesty, it's that kids flex their emotions outwardly. I got picked on by kids bigger than me, so it made me "feel like more of a bigshot" to pick on kids smaller than me. I would come home crying because people were picking on me and for some stupid@$$ reason, I felt it only necessary to return the favor. It's not right, and I think it is changing for kids these days - slowly. I've got a ton of regrets for not being stronger and standing up to people bullying others, and taking my own insecurities out on others, but I truly believe that kids are stronger these days, and smarter. It WILL change, I guarantee it.
Benj 7 years ago
As hard as it is, I TRULY believe in the Friedrich Nietzsche quote "Whatever doesn't kill you, only makes you stronger." It really does.
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Rachael Marrast 7 years ago
I honestly have not watched the video and can not watch it because I know I will just bawl!! I have 2 children, a boy and a girl and I am just so scared for them being in school because I know some kids are just asshats. I pray everyday for their safety. This little boy just breaks my heart. I really hope that with all the viral info going on about him that something is to be done about the bullying. Parents, please talk to your children about being nice to others. We need our younger generation to grow up and change the world and make it a more loving place.
BREAK YOUr perceptions 7 years ago
i can't watch this. makes me want to cry. ive had my years of bullying with these same exact emotions this kid has. getting older and wiser hasn't given me much more insight into why people are like this. But there you have it. for years this stuff goes on and our answers for why it still happens are wide and long as they are painful to handle.
Full Name 7 years ago
I went to several schools growing up and I never actually saw any 'real' bullying. A few things here and there obviously but if anybody was ultra mean to a defenceless kid over and over they'd get the s**t beaten out of them. That's why it's so surprising to me to hear story after story of people being so mean. Maybe it's not as prevalent in Canada, I dunno. Either way, it reminds me of the Randy Newman song "I just want you to hurt like I do".
Rose Brien Harrington 7 years ago
What a lovely young lad!!! It makes me furious to think of those other kids making him so frightened and miserable. What in God's name are the school staff doing about it? I have a teenage son and it would break my heart to see him being treated in that way, as it breaks it to see this lad so unhappy. I sincerely hope this will be resolved from here on in, he's an adorable lad. Best wishes from Ireland.
KT Trondsen 7 years ago
awww what a sweet kid. You can tell he has a good heart. Don't let negative people change you are. All through life we all have to deal with bullies at some point, even us adults! Just know, it gets better, ALOT better. Life can seem so small and confined being in the school system, but there's a huge world out there full of great people! Always aspire to be good, and don't ever let those bullies get you down. There is something wrong with them and they act this way to make themselves feel better about their sad life.
Ashley Say Wha?!? 7 years ago
I don't think Keaton will ever see this comment, but I hope he does somehow. Keaton, you are so brave and so sweet spirited! Your the exact type of person I would love to have as a friend. We need more people like you in the world. And you are NOT ugly! Don't believe what those kids tell you, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I've always been the type of person of finds someone to be attractive when they are a kind, compassionate person. You are an attractive young man Keaton and will one day make a woman so very happy and honored to be called your wife. Don't listen to what those kids say or do. Misery likes company and they pick on you because deep down they are miserable themselves and that is sad in of it self
Meelis Paloson 7 years ago
I was bullied when I was young. I was thrown stones at me, called names, physical and verbal bullying. It reached to the levels of me being tired of it all and I tried to take my life from me 3 times. I'm happy that I failed each time because that made me think that I'm in this world for a REASON. It took me a while to get over the heavy down that I was going through but forcing myself I changed it all. I just started not giving a darn about what others think of me. I concentrated on my hobbies and activities I enjoyed doing. That started to raise my self-esteem and got me stronger. Now it's impossible to get a smile off of my face. Every stone I received, every time I was beaten, shouted at, etc. has turned me into the person I am now, a strong and an exceptional person. I'm proud to be me. You have a friend in me!!! Things DO get better. NEVER EVER give up. If anybody ever needs someone to talk to, please don't hesitate to write me.
Gillian Black 7 years ago
so many kids get this and so may take their lives, Keaton you are brave and smart this has gone worldwide I am in New Zealand thousands of fo miles from USA but my heart goes out to you.we have anti bullying groups now that have been started by parents and the education board has taken it on board all schools need these , come on we all see who the bullies are so the schools know who are been targeted get on to it now
Silence Dogood 7 years ago
Tennessee is abbreviated TN not TE...great story but the editor needs to find a job better suited.
Sumita verma pillai 7 years ago
I feel so sorry baby.. U r a little sweet kid.. U dsrv happiness only.. Dnt u worry God is watching.. U r brave n things will be beautiful vry soon..
Jamie Ruales 7 years ago
Wow ,this kid made me cry , my son is being badly bullied at school too, so watching this video and all the awesome responses to it was really something .. you're a good boy Keaton. You and other kids who are bullied are very strong ,just believe it.❤
Karen Swiger 7 years ago
This young man does NOT deserve to be bullied. :( I was bullied for awhile when I was in school so I understand how he feels.
Paige Long 7 years ago
This mom was just right posting the honest raw feelings of her baby. No one should have to endure what he endures daily I have two kiddos and I can not stand anything hurting them. I love that all these people have come out to support this family and this young man I hope that this opens up these issues in schools everywhere these things are happing right under the noses of those we hope will protect our kids this is real and raw please listen to your kids ask questions and find out if your little ones r being bullied . Love to keyton stay strong little man keep your heart pure
Merijoe Ma 7 years ago
haha, yeah snoopy dog is the right role model to teach about love - https://youtu.be/50zcy1mOn4E
Malcontent 7 years ago
Sometimes it gets better; sometimes you just end up withdrawing from the world around you, ending up a bitter, cynical shell of a person, resentful of what you had to endure at the hands of a******s & how they f****d you up in mind ( and sometimes body ) as you get older. Ideally, kick the s**t out the bullies- works wonders- sometimes...
Frank Belanger 7 years ago
you can come and go horseback riding on mine, I'm in Toronto Dudesidesa...b79898.jpg 
Valerie Streenz 7 years ago
I SO understand the mom and the kid in this. We live in a smallish town and I was bullied all through school and it kills me that this is happening to my son. It has gotten so bad that he even had his front teeth knocked out! I had to do a goFund me account last Thanksginging to get them fixed. He is constantly coming home in tears, bruises etc. Half the time he doesn't get lunch because they pour drinks on his food, fill his hair with salt from the salt shakers, push him around. It's never ending and heartbreaking. My son is also Autisic and has ADHD and has LOVED going to school from a small age, now he dreads it every day. The worst part is that the teachers and administration refuse to do anything about the problem for him or anyone else in the schools here. I've personally seen teachers turn their backs on a kid getting beat up. I stepped in and ran off the aggressors and when I asked them why they did nothing I was told to mind my own business that they had enough work to do.
Autumn 7 years ago
Keaton- don't let those bullies get to you. They are cowards because they might have problems themselves, and the only way they can vent out their problems is by picking on other kids. I would be your friend, because I am a nice person, and I would probably tell them to stop if I was your friend. I hope you have a better future sometime, Keaton!
ANKAN BANERJEE 7 years ago
People often get confused between bullying and friendly insults. This kid is crying for f***s sake, people don't break down and cry that easily, nobody's that weak. I used to insult my friends too in school, I used to grab them by their shoulders and say things like "dude you're f*****g ugly, not even an a*s would make love to you" <- this is actually bullying, but the thing is, I did it differently, just after saying this, I used to say something like "well, that makes two of us, let's go cry in that corner". These stupid things used to make them laugh. It's alright if you insult your friend to make them laugh. But don't hurt anybody, bullying leads to depression, suicide and many bad things. Be kind, it doesn't cost anything to be kind to someone. If you bully someone, just stop, it may seem cool for now, but it is just plain cruel.
Floyd Taylor 7 years ago
Because this is what happens when no one listens, when no one helps. RIP Connor. https://www.mulhane.com/notices/Connor-Tronerud
Juan Ramirez 7 years ago
HAHA! Chris Brown and Hannity?!?! That’s like if the pope put his two cents in during a video of a molested child! F@cking hilarious!😂🤣
Monica Jfk 7 years ago
I'm really sorry for this kid, because he's a good kid and like all the good kids he does not deserve that mean and frustrated people break his heart and confidence. I wish I could be able to defend them all.
Michael Kelly 7 years ago
he got alot of confidence when his mommy bought him that hoover board and went down the hallway with it.Duh.His mommy scammed alot of people too,She may have been on SSI and food stamps too.IRS will get the mommy for Fraud.
Load More Replies... Daria B 7 years ago
All these celebrities are nice to speak up to him, even inviting him as a special guest to the Avengers premiere. However, I'd love to see what the parents of the bullies have to say. Not to acccuse anyone, or spread hate, but I know I'd be mad angry if I had kids and found out they bullied someone. Bully victims need all the encouragement, but the bullies need some education as well. Depression and suicide are serious problems, but even without it, bullying can actually turn into real assault, where the victim gets physically injured for life. Kids need to learn that another kid's life is no joke.
Carol Smittle 7 years ago
I agree. I believe that kids that are doing the bullying needs to be taught a lesson. I also believe that parents of bullies also need to be informed and if it continues then both the bullier AND the parents need to be taken to court, get counseling, and anything else that will get this to stop. It is NEVER OK TO BULLY ANOTHER PERSON no matter the age, sex, or race.
Load More Replies... Anna Banana 7 years ago
Apparently, his mum is a white supremacist. Hope that's not the reason he was bullied.
Sharon Jane 7 years ago
Yep, his mother is racist garbage and she's raising every one of her kids that way, too. http://www.tmz.com/2017/12/11/bullied-tennessee-student-keaton-jones-mom/
Load More Replies... Lillukka79 7 years ago
Sorry to burst everybodys bubble, but apparently this a**e was calling black kids the n-word and being a racist little b***h. This attitude he had learned from his mother dearest. The "bullies" were telling him to stop.
Nicole France 7 years ago
What you guys are doing (caitlyn mccraken and all of those conversing with her.) Is bullying in itself! Slandering someones name or character especially if you havent met the person that you are speaking about is bullying. This situation is very upsetting on all sides... compassion is the right approach to fixing this behavior.
Load More Replies... Allana Rose 7 years ago
The latest news on this subject is that the mother is using this video to scam people out of money. Hitting up celebs and other people with money to donate to her gofundme account. So I don't know if this kid's story is real or put up by his mother. If this turns out to be true....Grrrrrr!!!
Elizabeth Childress 7 years ago
Found out this story is a scam. One of the celebs was going to have him and his family come tocsn event and the mother declined to come to the event and wanted money. She has changed her Facebook from public to private since she was caught. Check out Facebook. There have been several postings from this celeb showing how racist the family is. He wasn't being bullied, he was the bully and got beat up by some kids at school. They also have a Go Fund Me account that has about $54,000
Kerolos Saleib 7 years ago
Turns out the mom is a racist who supports the confederate flag. The kids meeds more intervention than giving this Racist family money. I feel bad for the kids.
Roxie Brown 7 years ago
And what is wrong with the confederate flag may I ask? Read your history!!
Load More Replies... Aubrie Allen 7 years ago
I feel bad for the kid, because he's being raised wrong. It has come to light that his family is racist, and he gets slack because of that. The shield is innocent. His parents are terrible if they are racist. And he was beat up because he has racist views. Anyone who instilled that in this child is wrong. I hope the kid will grow up and love everyone. But his family seems to be horrible.
Azure Adams 7 years ago
Clearly bored panda has not caught up to the deeper story at work regarding this boy's family. Go down that rabbit hole, it gets dark fast. So don't jump to sympathies without knowing the whole story
frederic eeckman 7 years ago
Kent Obediah Hayton Do you really have to show all the time how stupid you are ?
Load More Replies... Richard Wareham 7 years ago
Shame that it now seems to be a scam by his mother. People who have offered things to help are being asked for the money instead.
Melody Lanzatella 7 years ago
I have some news for everyone. For every Keaton, there are 100,000 more kids being tortured!! #1 PARENTS!! Do NOT wait until your child gets caught bullying to tell them how WRONG it is! Do NOT assume they are NOT one of the bullies! BE PRO-ACTIVE!! #2 PARENTS Do NOT assume the school is watching out for it, OR taking care of it!! BELIEVE ME!! I KNOW! I have a 17 year old autistic son, the schools are TOTALLY in DENIAL MODE!! They dont want to even acknowledge it is going on in their school! One day. when my son was in middle school, I walked him to his classroom. Another child, same age, followed us down the hall MOCKING the way my sons "stims" and walks! I turned THREE times and told him to stop it! He mouthed off to me and said he wasnt doing anything! I reported it to the teacher upon arrival at the classroom and POINTED HIM OUT!! Had a meeting the next day with the vice principal about it. This woman actually said to ME,...THE ADULT THAT WITNESSED IT! "He said he was just dancing
Melody Lanzatella 7 years ago
Continued: Just to let you ALL know, our word as parents and adults dont mean s**t anymore!! They TOTALLY took the kids word for it because I couldnt PROVE IT! In other meetings they have sat and told my husband and I, with a STRAIGHT FACE, "We have no bullying problems in our school. We wont tolerate it." REALLY?!?! The answer to the problem?? I was no longer ALLOWED to walk my child to class anymore!!! WE WERE PUNISHED!! (because there isnt a problem if I dont witness it!)
Load More Replies... Virgil Blue 7 years ago
Had the same kind of thing happen when I was a kid. Left some nasty mental scars I'm still trying to heal. Really feel for this kid and it's great to see all the support. Funny thing, it's even helping me to see all the support he's getting and I hope that other bullied kids feel a little better knowing this.
SJ_Panda_love 7 years ago
Wow.. wow wow.. This thread just took me by storm! So many stars and celebreties are lining up to be friend to this kid. Humanity is out there people, don't loose your faith. And to Keaton - At such a small age your are so mature and courageous. I would be your friend too, tweeting you right away! Cullying is such a common thing and can scar children's for life, everyone should talk to their child and ask if they get harassed by any kid in any school and should report to authorities immediately.
Katinka Min 7 years ago
Whatever the backstory, it really makes me cringe that a mom let's her son cry and films him instead of hugging him. But then I guess I'm just too middleaged. It seems fairly normal to him.
7 years ago
My God. I was bullied too as a kid, even got jumped. And to be honest that bullying has affected my entire life. I'm still so insecure. One thing I can say is yes, it does get better as you get older. But when you're going through that bullying you feel like it will never end and you're worthless. Unfortunately some can't take the pressure and commit suicide. I hope something comes out of this, more than just celebrities saying "it's okay Keaton!" I hope this becomes a movement. Just as the sexual harassment issues have become a movement, I hope there's an anti-bullying movement. Because something NEEDS to change. I stand with Keaton! And I wish him and all the other people going through similar things a happy life!
A dose of reality... 7 years ago
Celebraties tweets won't help this young man. Don't believe anything that comes from a celebrity via social media is really heartfelt or truly altruistic. Sad but that's the way "they" work...
Zori the degu 7 years ago
Many people made fun of me in my early school years. I was too different, uncommon and introverted. And I haven't changed. However, over the years I learnt how to look confident and firm even when I'm not. Plus, most irritating people in my present class are too busy trying to make friends with everyone and acting like total idiots to bother with just one person. In fact, so busy that they can't even notice that some people despise their presence and company(even when given the clearest signals imaginable). Avoiding people works good.
Sharon Clark 7 years ago
I wish this boy wasn't being bullied, but what about the hundreds of other kids that are bullied every day. I am sure it does not make them feel better that this boy is getting so much attention while they continue to get bullied. How about putting some money into teaching school staff to stop bullying in their classrooms and their schools instead of throwing money and gifts at one bullied child.
Nova Mastrogiovanni 7 years ago
This whole thing was a scam for money - why else would the mother set up go fund me accounts???
Valerica Rosca 7 years ago
If its true and the mom is racist and teach her children to have no respect for others, it only means she puts her kids in danger. You cant ask for others to respect you, while you dont give a s**t about respecting others. Really sorry the boy need to fight bully
Daesai Sereiphiel 7 years ago
Turns out Keaton's family is racist. Keaton has been caught more than once using the n word and bullying other kids long before he made the video and talked about people "bullying" him.
Nneka Otoki 7 years ago
This story should be updated. I read something somewhere about how his "bullies" were sticking up for themselves after he used the n-word on them and how his entire family is racist.
Linda Gulley 7 years ago
Did you see the update? This kid is no victim. His family is a bunch of white supremacists!!
Kristy Winter 7 years ago
I know how it feels to be bullied and so do my kids. Ive always taught them it is not right nor ok to be bullied or be the bully! Sending out love and support from Iowa #standupforkeaton
Alia Gail 7 years ago
The problem tho is he and his family are racist, you might want to look it up.
Load More Replies... Kjorn 7 years ago
i grew up in a time where i Watch gijoe, transformers, he-man where it was clear what is good and what is evil. And where been good was been rewarded. I always hate bullies and people who are mean against other. today kids don't have that kind of model. you can laught about it, but when i was a kid i wanna be a good guy like in the tv and movie i Watch. that was good model even for kids even if it was toys
David Daisy May Boldock 7 years ago
If they don't like you for being yourself, be yourself even more.
Trisha Dragon 7 years ago
Had I cried or showed this sort of emotion they would have killed me. Zero doubt. I'm alive because I never broke in front of any human. I have "black features" and lived in a trailer park. I was bussed in 45 minutes to an almost entirely black school. From the Klan to the hood Every.Damn.Day. I stopped eating lunch in the 5th grade, they wouldn't let me eat anyway. Bathrooms? Nope. The hits were livable, head in the toilet not so much. I was the Oreo N*****. When I escaped that situation I found myself in a snotty den of kids with cash. I'm a gay chick who can't hide it. Fresh hell. It's kind of funny the the result of that treatment left me with a bearing and demeanor that terrifies adults. Kids, even ones I don't know, run up to me all the time. Adults, clerks and the like will go out of their way to address my wife. Also funny because I'm the "nice" one. Wish I could convincingly tell this kid "it gets better" but uh...yeah. Not my experience thus far. It gets different. Meh.
ivan bolitekurac 7 years ago
This kid breaks my heart,i hope he will be better.But most of those celebs can f... off.They just wanna be relevant
Sharon Jane 7 years ago
Kid's MOTHER just wants to be relevant. https://thegrapevine.theroot.com/he-went-viral-because-of-bullying-but-keaton-jones-mot-1821184917
Load More Replies... Pups Illegally Robbing Hearts 4 years ago
I personally do not like this. There are many kids that get bullied around the world and why is just one kid, that gets tons of support?
Mac Mierzwinski 7 years ago
What's the problem with people? I've always been kind and still have been mistreated by people? People are messed up in the head.
Amber Mayes Harper 7 years ago
Wow and add on top of it adults that cyber bully him and his mother. You people are the problem.
David Kelly 7 years ago
I don't care what u all say when I poste this but one thing that grindes my gears is little kids picking on someone that looks sounds walk ect different me I grew up with disablites and not easy ones either I read backwards and wright I curse ramondaly and I have adhd so I don't care what that little boy said to them kids he 110% was pertection him self cus his parents are races don't mean he is. Little man u want to chat his this guy up we can chat
Warren Gates 7 years ago
Yeah and the whole time his mom is setting up a go fund me to make money off the whole situation. Sorry you were bullied dude but the worst bully is your mom. Trying to make money off your misery.
Владимир Распутный 7 years ago
Hey. This is your double from Ukraine ?! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=877066985676328&set=ecnf.100001191035556&type=3&theater
Lafrances Neal 7 years ago
I feel such emotion for you Keaton hold your head high sweetheart you are a special person there are always gonna be mean people in this world and as you grow into a great man you will encounter them always remember to hold your head high and to always keep love and forgiveness in your heart and you will always be the winner
Lazy Panda 7 years ago
Oh my gosh, I saw this yesterderday and I felt so bad for the kid but APPARENTLY (not saying this is true) there's more to the story! Keaton got beat up for repeatedly calling his classmates the N word. Normally I would be skeptical but someone has managed to find a family photo where Keaton is smiling with his simblings and they are holding a confederate flag (so he comes from a racist household) so I mean it's not impossible. (Again, this is just something I read, I am not sure if it's really true or if it's just a hoax)
Harvey Ross 7 years ago
My nose looks almost the same as his and I never was bullied because of it. That just goes to show that the ignorant will find any excuse to make fun of you. Stay strong!
Aaron Pie 7 years ago
It is quite disgusting that Keatons message has been lost not even a day later. This could of done so much to bring attention to the travesty that is bullying which is mostly overlooked or ignored yet people cant see past their own bloody agenda and now any good that could of came of this has been totally quashed. People should be ashamed.
Bon Ofasitch 7 years ago
When i was young i was the one who bullied the bullies, i wouldve had this kid's back. I hope he gets some good out of this.
Marion Friedl 7 years ago
Kids and teens can be so mean and evil, at the high school I´ve been bullied for wearing glasses, for NOT wearing Levis jeans, Adidas sport shoes, Lacoste polo shirts, Kappa sweaters, for being the best one in the English and French lessons (I´m German) and more, they threw my school bag out of the window from the 3rd floor, so that my pen and other stuff were broken, at the end I was so frustrated that my school grades decreased, became much worse, and I had to leave school with middle exam only, I´m so happy that Keaton has such famous supporters, I´d love to meet him and tell him to ignore such idiots who bully him, he´s a nice boy for sure!!!
Sugar Dumplin 7 years ago
All kids are bullied. They just make a VERY big deal about it these days because no one is teaching kids that they have a say in how they are treated. Dad's need to TEACH their boys to be MEN and not babies. Single Moms need to teach their boys and girls how to stand up for themselves. Put them in a martial arts class. Tell them it's ok to go to the principal's office and report it. Report it to the local police dept. But for heaven's sake DON'T BE A VICTIM.
Jocy Zuniga 7 years ago
Hi Keaton! You're an amazing kid! Don't mind those whose bullying you, because the truth is, you are far much much better than them! Be strong and just ignore them! Who the hell are they? Can we be friends Keaton? You can message me on my messenger account, jocy zuniga.😀
Thomas Es Thomas 7 years ago
I would like to know a little bit more about the kid. He has some physical limitations. I would like to know what happened to him, to make him look the way he does. His nose was obviously broken some time ago. Minor rhinoplasty may be in order. Then he'd look normal and be less of a target.
Rodeka Tuck 7 years ago
bullies only bully cause they know you are better than them and this makes them scared so they do this to make them self look big and hard they make you feel insecure because they are insecure of themselves so little man keep your head high and brush them of your shoulder cause you are so speacial to a lot of people xx
Cassian Requena 7 years ago
Hi Keaton I am so sorry for you but you know what iv been bullied too and I hate it also I think you are very cool Keaton just ignore them and god will always bless you and it dose no matter what they say they are just jealous of you because you are handsome and smart lol bro and god made you that way and never forget that you are beautiful no matter what they say
Carol Taylor 7 years ago
time and time again we here how schools are supposed to have a "no bully tolerance law" but yet these kids still bully others and the schools dont call them out..WHY..?? it's the bullies who need to be pulled out and asked "why are you doing this?" segregate them into classes of their own so they dont get to socialize with their victims..
Trevor Punt 7 years ago
if i could talk with you i would tell you are better then the rest! every moment in life is just a moment and moments pass away from one day to the next one day they see you and the next they wont dream big and live big be bigger then the rest and hope for the best!
Gillian Black 7 years ago
we are all made in the iage Of God and he does not make mistakes we are all wonderfully made , I had 2 disabled boys who went through this, thank the Lord they got through it and now one has passed but the other is strong , has a brilliant career, an has taught his 3 girls how to respect others , you will get over it Keaton so take heart you are better than any bully, and they now it and dont like it so this is what they do, their day will come
Chris Browder 7 years ago
Heads up Greta J, but the abbreviation for Tennessee is TN. ;-) (I tried to find your email address to tell you in private, but I couldn't find it.)
RenewableFuture Isntjustanoutlook 7 years ago
Bless him hel be a great man with that attitude at such a young age. Live is the only way to beat hate that's for sure keep strong bro. Your already wise beyond your time. I wish I was in your school when I was a kid I saw lads getting bullied I'd stop it sometimes the bullies tried to bullies me but I would just go crazy on an hulk style =). Worest part is when it's some you thought were friends an you see them picking on other friends I can't remember how many times I ended up in the middle trying to stop such bullies in the first place it is disgusting an I do not like these or those types of people hopefully one day we will see an end to such ways. Your a great guy sorry for your struggles bro remember it's not you it's them and there ways that are wrong not you never doubt yourself. From the words of toys story you got a friend in me.
Felicity Fayth 7 years ago
All be your friend! I've been bullied before. I promise it will get better! 😢😿
Leigh Quintrell 7 years ago
While watching this video my heart was breaking for him. You have more friends then you know you do. My daughter who is 15 gets picked on in school a lot because she is mentally handicapped. It has to start within the home parents need to teach there kids that its not right to be a bully I hope it gets better for you💞
Patricia Eastep 7 years ago
its is so sad how people bully others, I was bullied in school and it doesn't feel good as I got older I realize its the bullies that are broken. Keaton stay strong, Bullies do this cause they feel they have to impress others, they are the ones that's different. without there audience they are nothing and can I ask a question where are the teachers when these kids are getting bullied,
Gord Grossmann 7 years ago
I am pretty sure almost everyone was bullied. Stand up to them and don’t let them bring you down. You will find out that you have many friends around the world. I am not famous but I am proud to be one of those friends!
Benj 7 years ago
This is so sad. I will admit, begrudgingly, that I used to pick on kids from time to time. I'm not proud of it, and I know that it means nothing to say that others did it too. All I can say is that in all honesty, it's that kids flex their emotions outwardly. I got picked on by kids bigger than me, so it made me "feel like more of a bigshot" to pick on kids smaller than me. I would come home crying because people were picking on me and for some stupid@$$ reason, I felt it only necessary to return the favor. It's not right, and I think it is changing for kids these days - slowly. I've got a ton of regrets for not being stronger and standing up to people bullying others, and taking my own insecurities out on others, but I truly believe that kids are stronger these days, and smarter. It WILL change, I guarantee it.
Benj 7 years ago
As hard as it is, I TRULY believe in the Friedrich Nietzsche quote "Whatever doesn't kill you, only makes you stronger." It really does.
Load More Replies... Rachael Marrast 7 years ago
I honestly have not watched the video and can not watch it because I know I will just bawl!! I have 2 children, a boy and a girl and I am just so scared for them being in school because I know some kids are just asshats. I pray everyday for their safety. This little boy just breaks my heart. I really hope that with all the viral info going on about him that something is to be done about the bullying. Parents, please talk to your children about being nice to others. We need our younger generation to grow up and change the world and make it a more loving place.
BREAK YOUr perceptions 7 years ago
i can't watch this. makes me want to cry. ive had my years of bullying with these same exact emotions this kid has. getting older and wiser hasn't given me much more insight into why people are like this. But there you have it. for years this stuff goes on and our answers for why it still happens are wide and long as they are painful to handle.
Full Name 7 years ago
I went to several schools growing up and I never actually saw any 'real' bullying. A few things here and there obviously but if anybody was ultra mean to a defenceless kid over and over they'd get the s**t beaten out of them. That's why it's so surprising to me to hear story after story of people being so mean. Maybe it's not as prevalent in Canada, I dunno. Either way, it reminds me of the Randy Newman song "I just want you to hurt like I do".
Rose Brien Harrington 7 years ago
What a lovely young lad!!! It makes me furious to think of those other kids making him so frightened and miserable. What in God's name are the school staff doing about it? I have a teenage son and it would break my heart to see him being treated in that way, as it breaks it to see this lad so unhappy. I sincerely hope this will be resolved from here on in, he's an adorable lad. Best wishes from Ireland.
KT Trondsen 7 years ago
awww what a sweet kid. You can tell he has a good heart. Don't let negative people change you are. All through life we all have to deal with bullies at some point, even us adults! Just know, it gets better, ALOT better. Life can seem so small and confined being in the school system, but there's a huge world out there full of great people! Always aspire to be good, and don't ever let those bullies get you down. There is something wrong with them and they act this way to make themselves feel better about their sad life.
Ashley Say Wha?!? 7 years ago
I don't think Keaton will ever see this comment, but I hope he does somehow. Keaton, you are so brave and so sweet spirited! Your the exact type of person I would love to have as a friend. We need more people like you in the world. And you are NOT ugly! Don't believe what those kids tell you, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I've always been the type of person of finds someone to be attractive when they are a kind, compassionate person. You are an attractive young man Keaton and will one day make a woman so very happy and honored to be called your wife. Don't listen to what those kids say or do. Misery likes company and they pick on you because deep down they are miserable themselves and that is sad in of it self
Meelis Paloson 7 years ago
I was bullied when I was young. I was thrown stones at me, called names, physical and verbal bullying. It reached to the levels of me being tired of it all and I tried to take my life from me 3 times. I'm happy that I failed each time because that made me think that I'm in this world for a REASON. It took me a while to get over the heavy down that I was going through but forcing myself I changed it all. I just started not giving a darn about what others think of me. I concentrated on my hobbies and activities I enjoyed doing. That started to raise my self-esteem and got me stronger. Now it's impossible to get a smile off of my face. Every stone I received, every time I was beaten, shouted at, etc. has turned me into the person I am now, a strong and an exceptional person. I'm proud to be me. You have a friend in me!!! Things DO get better. NEVER EVER give up. If anybody ever needs someone to talk to, please don't hesitate to write me.
Gillian Black 7 years ago
so many kids get this and so may take their lives, Keaton you are brave and smart this has gone worldwide I am in New Zealand thousands of fo miles from USA but my heart goes out to you.we have anti bullying groups now that have been started by parents and the education board has taken it on board all schools need these , come on we all see who the bullies are so the schools know who are been targeted get on to it now
Silence Dogood 7 years ago
Tennessee is abbreviated TN not TE...great story but the editor needs to find a job better suited.
Sumita verma pillai 7 years ago
I feel so sorry baby.. U r a little sweet kid.. U dsrv happiness only.. Dnt u worry God is watching.. U r brave n things will be beautiful vry soon..
Jamie Ruales 7 years ago
Wow ,this kid made me cry , my son is being badly bullied at school too, so watching this video and all the awesome responses to it was really something .. you're a good boy Keaton. You and other kids who are bullied are very strong ,just believe it.❤
Karen Swiger 7 years ago
This young man does NOT deserve to be bullied. :( I was bullied for awhile when I was in school so I understand how he feels.
Paige Long 7 years ago
This mom was just right posting the honest raw feelings of her baby. No one should have to endure what he endures daily I have two kiddos and I can not stand anything hurting them. I love that all these people have come out to support this family and this young man I hope that this opens up these issues in schools everywhere these things are happing right under the noses of those we hope will protect our kids this is real and raw please listen to your kids ask questions and find out if your little ones r being bullied . Love to keyton stay strong little man keep your heart pure
Merijoe Ma 7 years ago
haha, yeah snoopy dog is the right role model to teach about love - https://youtu.be/50zcy1mOn4E
Malcontent 7 years ago
Sometimes it gets better; sometimes you just end up withdrawing from the world around you, ending up a bitter, cynical shell of a person, resentful of what you had to endure at the hands of a******s & how they f****d you up in mind ( and sometimes body ) as you get older. Ideally, kick the s**t out the bullies- works wonders- sometimes...
Frank Belanger 7 years ago
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Valerie Streenz 7 years ago
I SO understand the mom and the kid in this. We live in a smallish town and I was bullied all through school and it kills me that this is happening to my son. It has gotten so bad that he even had his front teeth knocked out! I had to do a goFund me account last Thanksginging to get them fixed. He is constantly coming home in tears, bruises etc. Half the time he doesn't get lunch because they pour drinks on his food, fill his hair with salt from the salt shakers, push him around. It's never ending and heartbreaking. My son is also Autisic and has ADHD and has LOVED going to school from a small age, now he dreads it every day. The worst part is that the teachers and administration refuse to do anything about the problem for him or anyone else in the schools here. I've personally seen teachers turn their backs on a kid getting beat up. I stepped in and ran off the aggressors and when I asked them why they did nothing I was told to mind my own business that they had enough work to do.
Autumn 7 years ago
Keaton- don't let those bullies get to you. They are cowards because they might have problems themselves, and the only way they can vent out their problems is by picking on other kids. I would be your friend, because I am a nice person, and I would probably tell them to stop if I was your friend. I hope you have a better future sometime, Keaton!
ANKAN BANERJEE 7 years ago
People often get confused between bullying and friendly insults. This kid is crying for f***s sake, people don't break down and cry that easily, nobody's that weak. I used to insult my friends too in school, I used to grab them by their shoulders and say things like "dude you're f*****g ugly, not even an a*s would make love to you" <- this is actually bullying, but the thing is, I did it differently, just after saying this, I used to say something like "well, that makes two of us, let's go cry in that corner". These stupid things used to make them laugh. It's alright if you insult your friend to make them laugh. But don't hurt anybody, bullying leads to depression, suicide and many bad things. Be kind, it doesn't cost anything to be kind to someone. If you bully someone, just stop, it may seem cool for now, but it is just plain cruel.
Floyd Taylor 7 years ago
Because this is what happens when no one listens, when no one helps. RIP Connor. https://www.mulhane.com/notices/Connor-Tronerud
Juan Ramirez 7 years ago
HAHA! Chris Brown and Hannity?!?! That’s like if the pope put his two cents in during a video of a molested child! F@cking hilarious!😂🤣
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