Boy Bullied for Being a Brony Attempts to Take Own Life

[Fluttershyfan94 5,742]

I had read about this a while ago, just shows what effects bullying can have. He suffered some brain damage if I remember correctly, there is a donation dedicate to him. Hopefully he'll have a full recovery but at the moment hoping is all they can do as well as donating. It's sad that this happened but don't forget that this happens a lot people are bullied and often take their own lives. Hopefully he'll be alright though, as for the people that caused him to feel this way I have nothing to say but this. The damage they have inflicted on this young boy will follow them into their graves.

[Kulstor 254]

Maybe some can contact her and get the word further out to see if there is a way to send letters and such to him.

[Static Electricity 729]

and what do you want to happen to the bullies? they're small children too aswell as the victim. do you want them to get brain damaged?

 

Lol, being a child does not make you a beacon of innocence, or innocent at all.

 

If a child does something terrible, then they have to pay.

[Horsy 193]

I want them to face the consequences, not to damage their brains. By consequences I don't mean "beat them to death", "make them die slowly". But we can't pretend like it did not happen. They are young. And if they will now be taught that they suffer no consequences for this kind of thing they will do that again in future to other kid. Kicking out of school, forcing to stay longer after classes, strict control, those kind of consequences. And long, very long lecture about why did they do wrong. 

Bullies will always exist. Punishing them won't get rid of the problem. There needs to be a change in the system.

[Sir Hugsalot 9,350]

Bullies will always exist. Punishing them won't get rid of the problem. There needs to be a change in the system.

It won't get rid of all the bullies. But we can't pretend like they did not do anything. They caused a lot harm. Much more than many other bullies. It can't be just left alone. They can't learn that they can do this kind of thing and get nothing for that. And system too has to be changed. I myself saw teachers not caring a slightest about kids being bullied. It all is just awful ;/

[Nerdy Luigi 2,065]

This is saddening. This shows the true horror of bullying.

[Burning Question 69]

Good parent would punish his kid for bullying, theft, violence and lying by giving him lots of hard work to do which would be equivalent of doing something for society after you fucked up as an adult (sending kid to his room doesn't do much nowadays and may give him time to get even more wrong thoughts anyway).

Also good parent would stay angry at such bully untill he'd properly apologize to his victim.

 

...I'm gonna be harsh mom someday but I'd rather do that than let my kids be immature, irresponsible sociopaths with no honour whatsoever. >.>

Edited January 30, 2014 by Burning Question

[Life Giver 1,063]

This is why I hate anyone who shows hate without first understanding.... but that's why there are those in the world that are kind... life is hard enough... shouldn't we be anything but kind...

[Static Electricity 729]

Bullies will always exist. Punishing them won't get rid of the problem. There needs to be a change in the system.

 

So they can get away scot-free? Kids are not innocent, and they're not as stupid as we think they are. It's their (and their parent's) fault.

[Horsy 193]

It won't get rid of all the bullies. But we can't pretend like they did not do anything. They caused a lot harm. Much more than many other bullies. It can't be just left alone. They can't learn that they can do this kind of thing and get nothing for that. And system too has to be changed. I myself saw teachers not caring a slightest about kids being bullied. It all is just awful ;/

People suicide because of bullying every 2 days or so. I never said they don't need to be punished. I said that punishing them won't solve the problem. Some teachers don't need to care because they don't get paid for solving those types of problems. Like I said the system is broken.

[Burning Question 69]

To fix ANY kind of problem you need to start with baby steps. Raising children to be understanding and empatheting is part of the system so punishing them properly and making them learn is part of it too. You can't just suddenly fix system generally so what you're talking about is pointless in practice - you gotta start somewhere.

[Sir Hugsalot 9,350]

People suicide because of bullying every 2 days or so. I never said they don't need to be punished. I said that punishing them won't solve the problem. Some teachers don't need to care because they don't get paid for solving those types of problems. Like I said the system is broken.

In Poland it is their responsibility yet they still don't do it. What's worse is that when bully has good grades - then he can do literally everything to others. At least it was problem in my school. Telling them to "look after" kids might still not work. But I'd rather not talk about system as I am not familiar with the one that is in USA. 

 

EDIT: also I would go back to thing this thread is about - this one poor kid. Like Burning Question said - it would be nice to encourage that kid and show him that he is not alone. He needs that now more than ever. So if anyone knows any way to contact him or his family - it will be most appreciated at least by me.

Edited January 30, 2014 by Sir Hugoholic :3

[Artleck 70]

Me, my GF and a couple of friends are making a get well video. if anyone knows there address it would be helpful to give it me so i can send them the video. 

Edited January 30, 2014 by ApplesBrony

[Horsy 193]

To fix ANY kind of problem you need to start with baby steps. Raising children to be understanding and empatheting is part of the system so punishing them properly and making them learn is part of it too. You can't just suddenly fix system generally so what you're talking about is pointless in practice - you gotta start somewhere.

I know it is important to punish them properly. I am saying that punishing them is not enough because when it is time to get someone punished  we already have a victim. 

 

 

In Poland it is their responsibility yet they still don't do it. What's worse is that when bully has good grades - then he can do literally everything to others. At least it was problem in my school. Telling them to "look after" kids might still not work. But I'd rather not talk about system as I am not familiar with the one that is in USA. 

 

EDIT: also I would go back to thing this thread is about - this one poor kid. Like Burning Question said - it would be nice to encourage that kid and show him that he is not alone. He needs that now more than ever. So if anyone knows any way to contact him or his family - it will be most appreciated at least by me.

 Atleast in my country teachers don't seem to care much about bulies. 

 

And let's get back on topic about the poor kid and not think about revenge and stuff. 

 

Edited January 30, 2014 by TheWiseHippo

[Burning Question 69]

 

 

I know it is important to punish them properly. I am saying that punishing them is not enough because when it is time to get someone punished we already have a victim

 

Sorry it sounded like you don't even see a point in doing this. Then yeah, I agree with you- before anything bad happens it's important to teach kids lessons on being good person and give them good example yourself.

[Horsy 193]

Sorry it sounded like you don't even see a point in doing this. Then yeah, I agree with you- before anything bad happens it's important to teach kids lessons on being good person and give them good example yourself.

Other examples:

 

-Set cameras all around the school monitoring every single step of each individual. (we already have that in Bulgaria)

-The teachers get responsibility for every bad thing that happens to a kid. This will make them take action if there is bullying.

-Visits from a specialised group or a psycho expert guy ( sorry im not good in english) once a month.

etc.

[Planty 1,053]

OK so regarding this, this is from reddit:

 

First, there is the issue of if the money the fandom is throwing into this is actually worth it, or if we really could be directing the money to some places that would better use the funds. I feel like Bronies throwing tens of thousands of dollars for a child's medical bills is not solving a problem, its putting a band-aid on the symptom. I'd feel much more comfortable if there were donation drives for organizations meant to combat bullying and prevent suicide. Brain damage is irreversible. From the information we know so far, I do not believe Michael will be returning to any sort of normal brain function, and I personally do not believe it is a high-impact use of charity funds to pay for the life support of a vegetative person. I feel we really could use the funds we're raising for something much more impacting in the long run. I encourage anyone who is thinking of donating to educate themselves on what "severe brain damage" really is. It's not something you generally make a full recovery from.

Second, there has been a few worrying inconsistencies in the story and in how his family is handling this problem. Recently uncovered was a facebook post from one of the Morones family friends who revealed that Michael did not attempt suicide because of bullying from school, but because he got in a fight with his older brother.

The facebook post is listed here:https://www.facebook.com/stacy.suttle/posts/10203153890755091?stream_ref=10

I know this isn't like me. But please send all your prayers to Michael, Chris's stepson. Last night he got in a fight with his brother, and tried to kill himself. Michael is 11 years old. He's a wonderful sweet, smart outgoing boy. I love him. I love Chris's other stepchildren. Ethan's step-brothers. I might complain about Chris and be envious of his family sometimes. But the truth is I love them all very much. So please pray for Chris, Tiffany, Angel, Xavier and especially Michael. He's in ICU and they don't know if he's going to make it. Please pray.

There is some other speculation regarding that his family may be inflating the story and trying to "play the right notes" for the fandom to sympathize, with our thoughts and money. However, they are speculative and not entirely conclusive, so I do not wish to state them right now. Its just that not everything is adding up, and his family is trying to hammer hard how much of a brony Michael was, possibly to replicate the same support the Kiki Havivy fundraiser had.

Third I have a bit more commentary on the fandom's support for this. It seems like some folks have been shaming groups and organizations for not taking part in this. This is not right at all. I've known many people are feeling very skeptical about this fundraiser in light of recent evidence. I'll keep this condensed, but I had my reasons fornot taking part in the Kiki fundraiser because I did not believe the fundraising for her alternative medicine impacts would have any effect, nor do I believe in sending my condolences and feelings in the form of monetary donation for (alternative) medicine bills. I feel this is more or less becoming the same deal. I'm also speculating some more entrepreneurial bronies are trying to get a bit of attention or fandom fame by latching themselves onto this fund, or see it is a great boost to PR.

Overall, these are my thoughts on this. Overall, I hope that somehow, Michael is able to make a full recovery and that this situation gets resolved. I respect the sentiment of the fandom and it's great good will and intent. I'm just advising you all look into this with some critical thought first.

Remember, sending your sympathies and sending monetary donations are different things. Be vigilant.

 

I will second them, be very carful with this. 

[Burning Question 69]

 

 

Set cameras all around the school monitoring every single step of each individual. (we already have that in Bulgaria) -The teachers get responsibility for every bad thing that happens to a kid. This will make them take action if there is bullying. -Visits from a specialised group or a psycho expert guy ( sorry im not good in english) once a month.

 

There were cameras in my middle school and high school. Maybe they weren't monitoring EVERY step but at least you could feel dsafer in places where they were working.

Teachers kinda do get responsible for some situations, especially if they could prevent it. But that's one of the reasons why they want kids to be quiet about it sometimes -.-"

Every school should have good -AND I MEAN GOOD -psychologist so kids could visit him any time every day if they need support or advice. I think each school here have one (I mean middle and elementary schools).

[Horsy 193]

There were cameras in my middle school and high school. Maybe they weren't monitoring EVERY step but at least you could feel dsafer in places where they were working.

Teachers kinda do get responsible for some situations, especially if they could prevent it. But that's one of the reasons why they want kids to be quiet about it sometimes -.-"

Every school should have good -AND I MEAN GOOD -psychologist so kids could visit him any time every day if they need support or advice. I think each school here have one (I mean middle and elementary schools).

Oh... Well then I am pretty sure that this kid's school didn't have all of those things then. If it did then there needs to be other changes.

[Burning Question 69]

Oh but wait, I forgot to mention that I'm from Poland too so... yeah. Maybe YOUR system needs same changes.

[Horsy 193]

Well I don't know much about the USA but I am pretty sure it is not as good as we think :/. I hear a lot of people complaining about the educational system there. 

Edited January 31, 2014 by TheWiseHippo

[Guest]

Yes, I cried too. Bless that little angel He's so cute and precious. I believe the bullies will always have this with them. Years from now, I think they'll feel guilty. All I can say is I hope he heals. ;-;

[yayfluttershay 3]

if his brain can't function why even donate. 

[Static Electricity 729]

if his brain can't function why even donate. 

 

O.O

 

I'm sorry. I must ask:

 

For serious?

[iNsAnIty MaStEr 102]

"Today I'm so very sad to call myself "Human" "  

~Me

 

 

 

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Some of you know me well and know I'm a man of peace and love etc. That I couldn't hurt a soul.. but this.. this made me want to find those that did it and... well sorry to say but Skin them alive.  

 

This poor boy 11 years old, he love's MLP! Which is wonderful! He tried to hang himself.. because he was being bullied for being a brony.. I cried so hard when I first seen this.. I still do. 

 

Now this poor kid is in the hospital fighting for his life.. Its things like this, that make me very sad to call myself "Human". Why can't we just love each other? Why can't we all just get along? Why must we hurt each other.. 

 

I hope those who did this to this poor damn kid get what's coming to them.. I know its not right for me to wish harm to others but sometimes its hard not to... with the  way humans are now days.. 

 

Please pray for this poor boy, pray he lives and pray I never found those who did it.. 

That poor kid... Please tell him that I prayed for him...       (If you dont know him then atleast message him?)