Keaton Jones, from Knoxville, Tennessee, has gotten a lot of people talking about bullying.
After his mother, Kimberly Jones, picked him up from school, because he was too afraid to eat lunch alone, she posted this heartbreaking video of Keaton talking about being bullied.
This is Keaton Jones, he lives in Knoxville and he has a little something to say about bullying.pic.twitter.com/coyQxFp33V
— Everything TN (@Everything_TN) 9 December 2017
“They make fun of my nose. They call me ugly. They say I have no friends,” Keaton explained.
He then goes on to describe how bullies “put milk on me and put ham down my clothes, throw bread on me.”
"Just out of curiosity, why do they bully? What’s the point of it?” he asked. “Why do you find joy in taking innocent people and finding a way to be mean to them? It’s not okay.”
A visibly upset Keaton shows great compassion towards other victims of bullying: “I don’t like that they do it to me. And I, for sure, don’t like that they do it to other people, cause it’s not okay! People that are different don’t need to be criticised about it. It’s not their fault.”
Since going viral, the roll call of celebrities and A-listers have responded to the video include Mark Hamill, Demi Lovato, Chris Evans and Mille Bobby Brown:
Keaton-Don't waste time wondering why a bully would be so mean-They're sad people who think hurting others will make them feel better because they really don't like themselves-They're just jealous because you're so smart & handsomeYour friend-mh https://t.co/SUMw3OoCTm
— @HamillHimself (@HamillHimself) 10 December 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) 11 December 2017
This is my message for Keaton. Love you buddy pic.twitter.com/pdYK5E7JRk
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) 10 December 2017
Stay strong, Keaton. Don’t let them make you turn cold. I promise it gets better. While those punks at your school are deciding what kind of people they want to be in this world, how would you and your mom like to come to the Avengers premiere in LA next year? https://t.co/s1QwCQ3toi
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) 10 December 2017
Keaton, I'm sorry those kids are being so mean. Unless people like that change they will end up having unhappy lives. I think you're cool!
— Patricia Arquette (@PattyArquette) 9 December 2017
Keaton, this is so accurate. Why do people do this? I think your sooo cool Keaton! I wanna be your friend ( but srsly) ur freakin awesome https://t.co/LD7Q762bL9
— Millie Bobby Brown (@milliebbrown) 9 December 2017
Hi @Lakyn_Jones, could you pass this message along to Keaton? pic.twitter.com/3l8P4fKAqW
— Hailee Steinfeld (@HaileeSteinfeld) 10 December 2017
The family say that they are "humbled" by the amount of support that Keaton has received.
He is looking forward to all the premiers, concerts and football matches he has been invited to!
