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Bullying at School: Could Your Child Be a Victim?

Just a few days ago, a young boy was bullied to his breaking point.  At Blackshear Elementary in Houston, Texas an 8-year old student leaped out of a window two and a half stories high.  Fortunately, that young boy is still alive because some bushes broke his fall, preventing any visibly longterm injuries.  Five students and two teachers were on the ground below when the attempt occurred.

What could spark such a terrible incident?  The young boy, who also suffers from dyslexia, had been the target of taunting for many months up until that point.  But on that day, two bullies took advantage of having a substitute teacher and pulled down the victim's pants in front of his classmates.  All we know at this point, is that the teacher handled the incident by telling the victim to leave the classroom.  After he left, he found his way to a high balcony where he attempted to take his own life.  When later asked why, he simply said that he was "tired" of the same bullies picking on him for months on end.

No one can fault the child's mother for not having stepped in.  Yamshannta Robertson had been pursuing help for her son for months.  She could tell her child was suffering, and several times she had urged the teacher to do something.  Every time, she received the same response, that they'd "handle it."  Robertson almost lost her child, and she has made no secret of her discontent with the events that transpired as a result of mean, undisciplined students. 

The school claims that no teacher had come forward and reported anything.  The school also reports that they have taken steps to further educate their students on how to handle bullying, suicidal thoughts, and provided counseling for those who need it.

This is not an isolated incident, a nationwide survey shows that at least 30% of students will be bullied at some point in their lifetime.  Not too long ago in St. Louis, a young girl took her own life after having received hurtful comments on MySpace.  Tragically, the comments appeared to be coming from a boy the young girl had had a crush on, but were actually being written by a mother whose daughter had been bullying the girl.  In 2007, a young Kansas City boy, Brandon Myers, was also the target of incessant bullying from other students who taunted him. 

Suicidal thoughts may go unnoticed, but usually kids will give out subtle cries for help.  Typically when those scary comments or strange notes are ignored, the child begins to think no one actually cares.  Pay attention to what they are saying, take everything seriously.

At Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys, we know the difficulties presented by these situations.  We are committed to fighting for the rights of children and their loved ones.  We want to see all victims get the justice and compensation they deserve.

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