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NFT: Keaton Jones: Bullied kids story goes viral

BigBlue4You09 : 12/10/2017 11:17 pm
Has anyone been following this story? It blew up quick, I believe it was his mom that took a video of him describing what happened to him in school and posted it and now its everywhere. Celebs and athletes sending videos and notes to his sister on Twitter including our very own Snacks!
It breaks your heart watching that  
montanagiant : 12/10/2017 11:21 pm : link
Pretty brave kid to speak out like that
RE: It breaks your heart watching that  
BigBlue4You09 : 12/10/2017 11:23 pm : link
In comment 13734774 montanagiant said:
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Pretty brave kid to speak out like that


It really is sickening. There needs to be a much tougher punishment for any kids found guilty of bullying. Send a message to the shitty parents too who never take accountability
Is young Keaton okay with his Mom  
Overseer : 12/10/2017 11:37 pm : link
posting a video of him crying? If not, doesn't seem like it'll do much to ameliorate his obviously heartbreaking plight.

RE: Is young Keaton okay with his Mom  
BigBlue4You09 : 12/10/2017 11:52 pm : link
In comment 13734792 Overseer said:
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posting a video of him crying? If not, doesn't seem like it'll do much to ameliorate his obviously heartbreaking plight.


I actually thought about that, I was wondering why she did it in the first place. I mean he must have known, it was basically like she was interviewing him.
RE: Is young Keaton okay with his Mom  
halfback20 : 12/10/2017 11:52 pm : link
In comment 13734792 Overseer said:
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posting a video of him crying? If not, doesn't seem like it'll do much to ameliorate his obviously heartbreaking plight.


I think i read somewhere that he asked her to. Could be wrong tho.
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BigBlue4You09 : 12/10/2017 11:55 pm : link
In comment 13734801 halfback20 said:
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posting a video of him crying? If not, doesn't seem like it'll do much to ameliorate his obviously heartbreaking plight.




I think i read somewhere that he asked her to. Could be wrong tho.


That would explain why it felt like an interview. Brave kid exposing his insecurities like that. So glad hes getting the well deserved support he is
Parents need to teach there kids  
mdthedream : 12/11/2017 6:50 am : link
if you don't like it than don't do it to someone else. They need to let them know that if you get wind of it happening because of your kid that you will be extremely pissed off and that your kid will pay the price. It all starts at home! People today want to blame everything on someone else for not teaching there kids this or that. My kid isn't getting the proper schooling, My kid should have more playing time during games,My kid isn't getting a fair shake. Parents need to parent and not just be friends.
RE: Parents need to teach there kids  
LakeGeorgeGiant : 12/11/2017 7:12 am : link
In comment 13734886 mdthedream said:
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if you don't like it than don't do it to someone else. They need to let them know that if you get wind of it happening because of your kid that you will be extremely pissed off and that your kid will pay the price. It all starts at home! People today want to blame everything on someone else for not teaching there kids this or that. My kid isn't getting the proper schooling, My kid should have more playing time during games,My kid isn't getting a fair shake. Parents need to parent and not just be friends.


I agree with you.

The problem is that some parents don't care if their kid is treating people poorly. I've seen some that think it's funny, or good that their kid is "tough". These are the same people that victim blame, and say that the bullied kids need to be toughened.

Children certainly need to be given the tools to deal with adversity, but the bigger issue now is that many parents aren't teaching their kids to be tolerant or respectful of other people, and as you pointed out, these kids face no repercussions.

Assholes tend to raise assholes, and people that don't parent or reach respect tend to raise assholes.
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Sec 103 : 12/11/2017 7:35 am : link
In comment 13734899 LakeGeorgeGiant said:
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if you don't like it than don't do it to someone else. They need to let them know that if you get wind of it happening because of your kid that you will be extremely pissed off and that your kid will pay the price. It all starts at home! People today want to blame everything on someone else for not teaching there kids this or that. My kid isn't getting the proper schooling, My kid should have more playing time during games,My kid isn't getting a fair shake. Parents need to parent and not just be friends.



I agree with you.

The problem is that some parents don't care if their kid is treating people poorly. I've seen some that think it's funny, or good that their kid is "tough". These are the same people that victim blame, and say that the bullied kids need to be toughened.

Children certainly need to be given the tools to deal with adversity, but the bigger issue now is that many parents aren't teaching their kids to be tolerant or respectful of other people, and as you pointed out, these kids face no repercussions.

Assholes tend to raise assholes, and people that don't parent or reach respect tend to raise assholes.


Some times you just have to make the decision that enough is enough and take care of business. I came into the NYC school system in 1962, didn't speak a word of english and in spite of keeping to myself, I Was bullied by every denomination possible, until one day in the second grade I decided enough was enough. Standing on the lunch line in PS 199, I was punched by a third grader in the middle of my back which knocked me to the floor, as I rose up I felt a rage like never before and I mustered the strength to punch the kid right in the nose. Well, I then proceeded to get a slap from the lunch lady, taken to the Vice principles office and a mild beating at home by both my parents. Not a bad price to pay for getting a message out that I would no longer accept the treatment I was getting and quite frankly it worked. Fast forward to my oldest son who was getting picked on during his bus rides to school. After a particular dinner where he looked quite miserable, I asked him what was wrong. He told me a kid on the bus was hitting him on the head and that he spoke to the bus driver and teachers at school but nothing was done about it. The kid was in the 5th grade and my son in the 3rd... I told him next time it happens, tell him to keep his hands to himself, if he continues, try you best to punch him in the nose. The following day I get a call at work from the school that my son had hit a kid and I needed to pick him up from school. When I got there my son looked up at me like he was gonna get a beating, took him out and as I drove up Rt 23, I stopped at and offered to buy him a blizzard. He was shocked that there was a reward instead of punishment. HE was never bothered and he or none of my other two sons were ever messed with or messed with anyone. You all know that a bully will never stop until someone stands up to them. Sometimes someone other than the bullied child should stand up to them, because bulling sucks!
I remember our school bully getting annialated  
gtt350 : 12/11/2017 8:35 am : link
after the nicest guy in the world beat the living crap out of him.
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penkap75 : 12/11/2017 9:15 am : link
I'm old school like you. Back in the day, being the only asian kid I was naturally picked on. Except I acutally enjoyed it because I got to beat the shit out of bullies and I never got in trouble because of my exceptional grades.

Now that I have a 3 and 5 y/o, I teach them if anyone picks on them, to punch them in the jaw (knock the fucker out, better than a nose punch). They may get in trouble with school, but I will reward them. Thats the only way to get ahead in life, its a cold world out there.
There was another story last week  
Bill L : 12/11/2017 9:17 am : link
a porn star got bullied and the hanged herself.
here come all the stories  
pjcas18 : 12/11/2017 9:27 am : link
about how everyone on BBI was bullied but one day punched the bully in the mouth and the bully never bothered them again.

Just like you are all undefeated in fantasy football, married to super models (or don't find many famous women attractive) all run 10 miles a day and work out 24/7.

save it.

Don't make this about you or in your day. no one cares.
7th Grade, there were days I begged not to go to school...  
x meadowlander : 12/11/2017 9:29 am : link
...because of a bully.

But it wasn't a kid. It was my teacher.

If there's a hell, there's a hot seat waiting for her.
PJ seek help man  
gtt350 : 12/11/2017 9:29 am : link
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RE: PJ seek help man  
pjcas18 : 12/11/2017 9:52 am : link
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Well, no denying I could use some help, but seriously if you dig through the archives of BBI bullying threads, they all end up like My Bodyguard or Christmas Story, or Back to the Future, or some other hollywood fiction where everyone was bullied and then punched the bully in the mouth and then became class president and now their kids also punch the bullies and they're at Harvard now.

I'm just maybe a little cynical that this many bullied people who broke the mold and struck out at their bullies and were hoisted on the shoulders of their contemporaries and carried off the field victoriously can be congregated in the same online forum.
lol ... no doubt, PJ's skepticism is well founded.  
Beezer : 12/11/2017 10:38 am : link
At least on some level.

I'm not quite there, since I was bullied in elementary school by a couple douches in combo, then by a couple girls in junior high (I had some healthy acne in and around 8th grade - wasn't always the looker I am today lol). Bitches made it tough at times. They found new and creative nicknames every other day, it seemed.

Anyhow, Mrs. Beez isn't a supermodel, but she's a little hottie, and I absolutely outkicked my coverage. My kids are good looking so that's my proof, bitches! (Oh, and I still recall x meadowlander - a friend in "real life" saying Mrs. Beez reminded him a little bit of Penelope Cruz so ... BOOM! lol)

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This morning I saw (BeezKid's) my son's twitter account. He posted several angry faces along with the video of this young boy. First I had seen it.

I'm proud of BeezKid. He's fought against this sort of thing, and the most recent "win for the good guys" went down like this.

He was a player when in school, but now coaches in our AAU basketball program. He also does private skills training for kids ages 4th grade up to 9th. He had heard from a mom about her 7th-grade son who played for us last spring, who'd been harassed and bullied by a teammate - we didn't coach the team, so we didn't see it, and hadn't heard until it was much later.

Anyhow, the OTHER kid (not a strong player) also signed up for my son's training. My son handled it professionally, but kept an eye on the jerky kid. He never showed the behavior during the training sessions, but he was not focused at all. Meanwhile, the boy he'd targeted - a smaller boy - just kept working his ass off, then 3 weeks before junior high team tryouts asked my son for more sessions. My son opened the gym twice a week for the boy. It was just the two of them, and the parents wanted to pay BeezKid but he wouldn't take their money. Told them he just wanted the boy to make the team and that would be the reward.

Turns out, he made it! And, the bully kid was cut.

The mom of the bully actually called me for advice on how to handle it. I told her some options (different leagues, other training sessions) and she seemed grateful. My son wants no part of that kid, but I'm working on him ... would be nice to get that kid back in the gym this coming spring and get him on the right path. Pay close attention, now that we know he can be a jerk that way.

Hate seeing a kid disappointed. But I admit, in this case, it felt like a win, and if this other boy turns his act around and wants to improve his attitude and his game, big bonus. But no idea if that will happen.





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BigBlue4You09 : 12/11/2017 10:45 am : link
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So I got the chance to spend the day with my new best bud Keaton. It was unbelievable to get to know him and realize that we have a lot in common. This dude is very special and has changed my life forever. Now I have the little brother I always wanted! God bless you my man
UFC guys also  
LauderdaleMatty : 12/11/2017 10:52 am : link
Involved.
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celebrities all over are rallying  
PaulBlakeTSU : 12/11/2017 11:00 am : link
behind Keaton and it's great to see. Bullying a kid because he has a cleft lip/palate and is different is a sad part of our culture and I wish more parents taught their children to act better (and led by example).

I hope the outpouring of support from celebrities of all creeds and colors will help persuade his mom to stop being a confederate-flag-waving, race-bating nasty person (at least per her social media posts).
Love bully beat downs on utube  
gtt350 : 12/11/2017 11:28 am : link
just sayin
any truth to his parents being confederate flag lovers  
GMAN4LIFE : 12/11/2017 11:31 am : link
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man that video  
John in Loudoun : 12/11/2017 11:33 am : link
tore me up. Please teach your kids to not bully. Thank God my daughter never had to endure anything like that. The schools she's attended have been very sensitive to bullying...I was hoping all schools were making progress in this area, but doesn't seem like it.
and to think we had to survive dodgeball as well  
gtt350 : 12/11/2017 12:14 pm : link
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there was a story last week about a 13 year old girl...  
Mike in St. Louis : 12/11/2017 12:41 pm : link
who committed suicide due to bullying...it ends up that the kids who were bullying the girl are now going after the parents on social media...
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RE: any truth to his parents being confederate flag lovers  
njm : 12/11/2017 12:48 pm : link
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And that is relevant how?
RE: and to think we had to survive dodgeball as well  
Sec 103 : 12/11/2017 1:00 pm : link
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LOL... Now that was a fun game...
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GMAN4LIFE : 12/11/2017 1:14 pm : link
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was curious...
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BigBlue4You09 : 12/11/2017 1:30 pm : link
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And that is relevant how?


Well now there are stories coming out the bullying was provoked by Keaton using the N word (him not his mom). Probably stated by the bullies, no proof thats the case yet
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GMAN4LIFE : 12/11/2017 1:45 pm : link
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come to think of it. His parents have shown signs of racism on social media. I hope the kid isnt getting beat up for the actions of the parents.
That poor girls parents were sent memes of their daughter?  
TommytheElephant : 12/11/2017 1:51 pm : link
That is fucking sickening.
RE: That poor girls parents were sent memes of their daughter?  
GMAN4LIFE : 12/11/2017 1:55 pm : link
In comment 13735747 TommytheElephant said:
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That is fucking sickening.


fucking sick fucks...
I dont think we can understand this level  
TommytheElephant : 12/11/2017 2:00 pm : link
There was no Facebook, Instagram, etc growing up.
It seems like these kids are tortured mercilessly for 24 hours now.

For those who are parents of kids with social media accounts, maybe you can opine on the parental supervisory of these accounts...
RE: I dont think we can understand this level  
Jay on the Island : 12/11/2017 2:44 pm : link
In comment 13735781 TommytheElephant said:
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There was no Facebook, Instagram, etc growing up.
It seems like these kids are tortured mercilessly for 24 hours now.

For those who are parents of kids with social media accounts, maybe you can opine on the parental supervisory of these accounts...


This is the problem nowadays. When we were younger we didn't have social media. Kids who were bullied just had to deal with it at school but once they got home they were free from the abuse. Now they come home from school and they are bullied 24/7 on facebook, instagram, etc.
That's sad.  
Dave in Hoboken : 12/11/2017 2:44 pm : link
Kids are such assholes. They seem to get worse and worse as each generation passes.
Working with local police  
Colossus of Rhodes : 12/11/2017 7:27 pm : link
on anti-bully training for elementary school kids. We want kids to do the right thing when they see bullying. Problem is figuring out what the right things is - no one really seems to know. The best option may be to encourage kids to get the victim into their peer group, strength in numbers. I don't know of any training that has tried that before and I don't know how realistic it is to expect that as an outcome.

What wisdom does BBI have for me?
RE: here come all the stories  
Route 9 : 12/12/2017 1:45 am : link
In comment 13735065 pjcas18 said:
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about how everyone on BBI was bullied but one day punched the bully in the mouth and the bully never bothered them again.

Just like you are all undefeated in fantasy football, married to super models (or don't find many famous women attractive) all run 10 miles a day and work out 24/7.

save it.

Don't make this about you or in your day. no one cares.


I didn't have any models to bang but the bullies in my school just grew up to become a joke themselves, or wound up dead. Always funny making fun of them back for their dad abandoning them or something personal after he or she heckled a harmless deaf kid. The tears were hilarious. What happened, tough guy?

Well, bullies are usually cowards. Stand up for yourself neon tiger. PJ... you're just way too freaking edgy for all of us here on BBI.
These stories  
kennyd : 12/12/2017 2:02 am : link
always scare the S*** out of me. My 17 year old daughter has Down syndrome and goes to a regular, huge, high school (and type one diabetes so she wears a pump and has to check her blood during school often) so if someone wanted to be an asshole, she would be a pretty easy target. I'm very thankful that she has a great group of friends (both with special needs and typical kids) that totally have her back so as far as I know, and I always check her social media, everything has been good so far.
It's incredible how miserable and heartless some people can be. Good for the people that are paying attention to this kids plight.
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