Leader Jordan Miller Posted December 11, 2017 Leader Share Posted December 11, 2017 Keaton is a viral sensation because of his honest and emotional reaction to getting bullied in school. Keaton Jones is a viral sensation because of his honest and emotional reaction to getting bullied in school. Keaton's mom posted a video of her son crying because kids in school bullied him. It's worth mentioning it was Keaton's idea to be filmed and share his story. The youngster says they made fun of his looks, but he stood strong and relayed a powerful message: bullying is NOT OK. “Just out of curiosity, why do they bully?” he asks tearfully. “What’s the point of it? Why do they find joy in taking innocent people and find a way to be mean to them? It’s not OK. “People that are different don’t need to be criticised about it. It’s not their fault. If you are made fun of, just don’t let it bother you.” In just a few short days, the clip has been viewed more than 22 million times and caught the attention of some of the world's biggest music superstars, including Justin Bieber, Demi Lovato, Katy Perry, Jennifer Lopez and many more. UPDATE: As there typically is, a plot twist has since been uncovered. It appears that Jones' mom Kimberly is racist and an opportunist. Her Facebook account featured several photos of her posing next to the Confederate flag. She also created a GoFundMe page which has already collected more than $60,000 and plans on using that money to buy her family Christmas gifts. I just don't know what to think. See the reactions below: This broke my ? today. Please be kind to one another. #standwithkeaton https://t.co/8XBbFmnuc1 — KATY PERRY (@katyperry) December 10, 2017 I #StandwithKeaton. Keaton baby, just know you’re not alone. There are so many people who come out of bullying so much stronger and you will be one of them!! God bless you sweetheart. https://t.co/LdCAy2lDHu — Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) December 11, 2017 Heartbreaking to see this. Keaton you’re strong to say these things and care so much for others. #TeamKeaton https://t.co/hgp0ehnn8Y — Enrique Iglesias (@enriqueiglesias) December 10, 2017 I’m so Sad and angry like I’m OD hot ??Please teach your kids not to be bullies .Teach them how to be tough ??but not too pick on others — iamcardib (@iamcardib) December 10, 2017 I can’t get that boy I️n that video out my mind ?I wish i can give him a hug and beat the **** out them kids that pick on him .I don’t care if they kids ????**** YOU !! — iamcardib (@iamcardib) December 10, 2017 And i don’t cry much ,actually i do ?but that video had me ****** up all night long ?????**** hurt me like it’s my own — iamcardib (@iamcardib) December 10, 2017 buddy next time I make it home to Knox I'm going to walk into that lunchroom with you and watch the bullies say they are sorry to you. you don't deserve that. keep your head up and continue to be kind...you will always Come out on top. sending a hug. https://t.co/fZn2hbMPKp — Kelsea Ballerini (@KelseaBallerini) December 10, 2017 Keaton jones you are a hero. This extremely raw and real moment has brought hope and truth to so many people. Be you and be forever fearless. Never give up. You are loved! — kevin jonas (@kevinjonas) December 10, 2017 “Courage is fire, and bullying is smoke.” Stay strong Keaton, you’re a very brave young man and a lot of great folks have your back. @Lakyn_Jones if there is anything we can do for Keaton, please let us know. #StandWithKeaton #StopBullying — Nickelback (@Nickelback) December 11, 2017 Hi @Lakyn_Jones, could you pass this message along to Keaton? ❤ pic.twitter.com/3l8P4fKAqW — Hailee Steinfeld (@HaileeSteinfeld) December 10, 2017 Hey Keaton Jones, I’d like to invite you to be my guest at any show of mine of your choice. I’ll cover ur flights and accommodation. Big up for speaking up, buddy!!! ? — Zedd (@Zedd) December 11, 2017 I saw this and it broke my heart... this little boy is suiffering at the hand of bullies like so many other little boys and girls... but you are not alone Keaton we are here. There is no room in this world for bullying or hate of any kind. And we will overcome it with love... As a parent it is my responsibility to make sure my kids know it is ok to go to an adult when someone is treating them in a way that hurts them or makes them uncomfortable or unhappy in anyway. Also to educate and teach them to treat people with kindness, love and respect no matter how different they may be from you!! #loveistheanswer #lovealwayswins #youarenotalone #bulliessuck #teachlove A post shared by Jennifer Lopez (@jlo) on Dec 10, 2017 at 8:01pm PST Say lil Man U gotta friend in me for life hit me on dm so we can chop it up love is the only way to beat hate ??☝? A post shared by snoopdogg (@snoopdogg) on Dec 10, 2017 at 7:50am PST A post shared by Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) on Dec 10, 2017 at 7:20pm PST Thoughts on Keaton Jones' bravery? Leave us a comment below! And while you're at it... follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. 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Dripping For Britney Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Aw thats a shame, kids can be so mean Link to comment
Dripping For Britney Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Wow iamcardib ✔@iamcardib I can’t get that boy In that video out my mind I wish i can give him a hug and beat the **** out them kids that pick on him .I don’t care if they kids **** YOU !! Link to comment
Anti-Hero Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 I feel bad for him, but for real almost everyone has been bullied at some point in their life. I’m not condoning it, but it almost makes us stronger in a way. And I’m sure he’ll get stronger after this. Link to comment
Alex_1991 Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 6 minutes ago, Dripping For Britney said: Wow iamcardib ✔@iamcardib I can’t get that boy In that video out my mind I wish i can give him a hug and beat the **** out them kids that pick on him .I don’t care if they kids **** YOU !! Is she stupid or what? Link to comment
Godney'sSweetCheeks Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 I hope the mom is using the GoFund money for plastic surgery for her entire f'ugly family Link to comment
Anti-Hero Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 24 minutes ago, Alex_1991 said: Is she stupid or what? Really moronic thing for her to say. I get she’s mad, but most of these bullies will grow up and feel embarrassed. Link to comment
Anti-Hero Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 1 minute ago, Godney's Sweet *** said: I hope the mom is using the GoFund money for plastic surgery for her entire f'ugly family Wait she created a gofundme?! Me and my siblings went through some childhood bullying, I wonder if my parents can exploit it too Link to comment
redacted statement Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 I saw this, that's really sweet. I've never gone through hardcore bullying myself so I most definitely don't know how it feels. Even if bullying is a reality and it's for the most part inescapable, things like these might minimize it. Link to comment
K I S S Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 57 minutes ago, danny1994 said: I feel bad for him, but for real almost everyone has been bullied at some point in their life. I’m not condoning it, but it almost makes us stronger in a way. And I’m sure he’ll get stronger after this. Everyone experiences bullying differently. It depends on how strong emotionally, and psychologically one is. People can only take so much before breaking down. Personally, I decided to drop out of school because of some really nasty bullying, although a couple of weeks later child protection forced me to go back (something I'm extremely thankful for since I wouldn't have my college degree, and career right now). I look back and feel really frustrated with myself that I did't stand up for myself. I would take none of that crap if it were today. But, at that time, I found myself completely broken by it. The point is, this is why - in my opinion - this video came to be. This poor child probably couldn't take it anymore, and wanted to send out this message. I like that people are reacting to it, and admitting is is not okay to drive anyone to this point. I honestly will never understand why some people find pleasure in making others feel miserable. And, it's only getting worse with the internet; people take advantage of its anonymity to spread hate, and be mean to each other. It's sad, really... Link to comment
Anti-Hero Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 3 minutes ago, HAUNTED said: Everyone experiences bullying differently. It depends on how strong emotionally, and psychologically one is. People can only take so much before breaking down. Personally, I decided to drop out of school because of some really nasty bullying, although a couple of weeks later child protection forced me to go back (something I'm extremely thankful for since I wouldn't have my college degree, and career right now). I look back and feel really frustrated with myself that I did't stand up for myself. I would take none of that crap if it were today. But, at that time, I found myself completely broken by it. The point is, this is why - in my opinion - this video came to be. This poor child probably couldn't take it anymore, and wanted to send out this message. I like that people are reacting to it, and admitting is is not okay to drive anyone to this point. I honestly will never understand why some people find pleasure in making others feel miserable. And, it's only getting worse with the internet; people take advantage of its anonymity to spread hate, and be mean to each other. It sad, really... You make good points. I agree, I don’t understand it either. Unfortunately, bullying just seems like one of those things that are never going to go away and we just have to do our best to cope with it. Also schools need to make it easy to report incidents so they can contact the parents. Link to comment
OutrageousSin Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 The video literally broke my heart into million pieces!! Him shaking and crying broke me!! EDIT: Holly twitter just exposed the crap outta of that family, apparently he got bullied because he called black student with the N word! His family have a big history with racism! All the receipts on twitter, he's trending #1 world wide for all the wrong reasons! Link to comment
K I S S Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 3 minutes ago, danny1994 said: You make good points. I agree, I don’t understand it either. Unfortunately, bullying just seems like one of those things that are never going to go away and we just have to do our best to cope with it. Also schools need to make it easy to report incidents so they can contact the parents. I agree. Schools need to take more action, and be better mediators. And, also parents need to play some sort of role in relaying some kind of anti-bullying message to their kids. I think a lot can be achieved/learned from home. Link to comment
annonymous Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Not Katy Perry telling people to be nice Link to comment
ovoxo Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 As much as I want to believe this is all a genuine thing, I feel like his mother is exploiting this child, and this is a PR opportunity for celebrities to post "charitable" things. I hope I'm wrong but I wouldn't be surprised. Plus, I've already heard the mother is a racist who started a gofundme. Lots of kids get bullied everyday, some probably worse. Do they get showered in gifts and money? Link to comment
ImSoCurious Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 26 minutes ago, OutrageousSin said: The video literally broke my heart into million pieces!! Him shaking and crying broke me!! EDIT: Holly twitter just exposed the crap outta of that family, apparently he got bullied because he called black student with the N word! His family have a big history with racism! All the receipts on twitter, he's trending #1 world wide for all the wrong reasons! Hmmmm Link to comment
Isla Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 I saw the update... wtf? Is his mum a Trump supporter? This is messy. Link to comment
fnfurter Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 I don't know how to feel with that update.... no one should be bullied, period, but was this all a lie? How did she make a GoFundMe, also? Based off of this, her child being bullied? As someone else said (I think it was Danny), we should all be getting money, in that case. I'd love to make sure Christmas is ensured for my family just by profiting off of all those times I was picked on in school. Let's hope nature rules out over nurture and wasn't at play in his being bullied. Edit: So it was racism that got him bullied? Does Twitter have receipts? Link to comment
really really cool guy Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 What a mess Link to comment
IUSAtonight Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 3 hours ago, Dripping For Britney said: Wow iamcardib ✔@iamcardib I can’t get that boy In that video out my mind I wish i can give him a hug and beat the **** out them kids that pick on him .I don’t care if they kids **** YOU !! Link to comment
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