Jackson Bezzant is your ordinary elementary-aged child. He is a pleasant young man who enjoys fishing, being outside, and spending time with his family.Jackson only differs from other children because he was born with Treacher-Collins syndrome. It affects the development of facial tissue and bones.Jackson has undergone surgery to rebuild his eye socket and is nearly completely deaf.
Furthermore, it has resulted in him being constantly bullied at school by students and even adults. When his father in Idaho learned that his son had been dubbed a “monster” at school, he was “destroyed.” After that, the outraged father had had enough and embarked on a quest to teach his son’s abusers a lesson.Jackson’s father, Dan, has witnessed the bullying on numerous occasions.
He recalls hearing a woman exclaim, “Did you see that little boy’s face?” as she passed them while walking down the street with his kid. Dan kept his cool and focused his entire concentration on keeping his son happy and grounded, which is tough for any parent to do while their child is being tormented. However, a recent incident at school compelled Dan to speak up since he could no longer keep quiet.
Three older lads approached Jackson Bezzant, who was eating breakfast in the school cafeteria. They started making fun of the child, calling him “ugly” and a “monster.” Jackson suffered the terrible teasing while sitting there, helpless, until a teacher’s assistant saw and intervened to halt it before it became worse. Dan cried when he heard the story, but the problem was far from over.
Jackson had been bullied before, but Dan was determined to make this the last time.Dan would send a strong message to all of his son’s abusers: it was enough. He raced to Facebook to post an emotional comment condemning the bullies because he was weary of continuously seeing his small son tormented, teased, and humiliated. Dan reportedly began by saying, “My heart is in pieces right now, and my soul feels like it’s ripping from my chest,” according to People Magazine.
“This lovely young man, my son Jackson, has to deal with an endless barrage of dumb remarks and insults. His students often refer to him as a monster, freak, and ugly. He mentions suicide when still under the age of eight! He claims to have no friends and that everyone dislikes him. Children shove him and hurl pebbles at him while making rude remarks. Please think what you would do if this was your child. Take a moment to explain to your children about people with disabilities.
Discuss with them the importance of empathy and mutual love. Treacher Collins is the name of his disease. Even research it. Dan added, “He’s had several gruesome surgeries and will have more in the future.” Dan does not blame them, and he does not want others to do the same, despite the fact that some may blame Jackson’s bullying on the school or the teachers. Instead, he wants to assign blame where it belongs: on the parents who failed to foster kindness, compassion, and acceptance in their children.
“I hope the parents who read my essay understand my suffering. Please inform your children that bullying is not tolerated. Please share this. Nobody should go through this, Dan said.Jackson was born with Treacher Collins Syndrome. As a result, his appearance was often criticized. The unusual illness inhibits face tissue and bone formation, resulting in abnormal development and visible abnormalities.
Tragically, he will need many more procedures throughout his life. After receiving his message, Jackson’s classmates contacted Dan and his family to make friends and keep an eye out for the boy. Dan’s poignant remarks let Jackson connect with two neighboring children who have Treacher Collins syndrome. They’re planning to meet up now to have a playdate. Dan set up a PO box for people to mail Jackson letters or cards after being inundated with support, and the box has been gradually filling up ever since!
Reading Dan’s passionate Facebook plea and knowing of Jackson’s mistreatment at the hands of other children broke my heart. Nobody should tolerate bullying. Many bullying occurrences are unintentional; children will sometimes comment on what they observe without considering the consequences or how they may make others feel. But, as Dan demonstrated, a little knowledge may alleviate a lot of suffering.
