A mother gains online attention for the shirt she compelled her son to wear to school.
A Texas mother took a drastic step to address her son’s troubling behavior after learning that he was bullying other students at his school. Administrators informed her of his disrespectful conduct, including name-calling and belittling classmates.
Feeling that her son had strayed from the right path, the mother, identified only as Star, decided to confront the issue head-on. She made her son wear a T-shirt publicly proclaiming, “I am a BULLY,” intending to send a clear message about his actions.
Star’s aim was to ensure that her son faced the consequences of his behavior and acknowledged the impact of his actions on others. By having him wear the T-shirt at Greenleaf Elementary School and sharing it on social media, she sought accountability and encouraged him to apologize to those he had hurt.
While some criticized Star’s approach as too harsh, she defended her decision, emphasizing her old-school parenting style and the importance of teaching her son the consequences of his actions. She wanted him to understand the hurt he caused and learn from the experience.
However, professionals in child development caution against such public shaming, suggesting that it may solidify a negative identity in a young child. Despite differing opinions, Star stands by her choice, asserting that her son’s school district supported her decision.
