A North Carolina mother claims her son committed himself as a result of years of “cruel and unrelenting” bullying.
Wendell, North Carolina’s close-knit town was rocked on Tuesday when the body of 13-year-old Austin Pendergrass was discovered in a middle school toilet. The district first classified his death as a “medical emergency,” but his mother verified on Wednesday that he had committed suicide, according to WNCN.
While this is the worst conceivable thing I can imagine, I just want to warn parents to check on their kids,” Jessica Pendergrass told the outlet. Even though there were warnings, the bullying was really severe. Because children may be so vicious, it’s important to instill kindness in them.
Ms. Pendergrass recalled Austin with fondness, recalling that he was a brilliant and kind young child who loves turtles and baking with his mother.
She went on to tell WNCN, “He liked sea turtles.” “He always warned us not to harm the turtles by sucking via plastic straws.”
Ms. Pendergrass added that her son’s life had been severely affected by bullying beginning in the sixth grade. She is striving to educate the public about the dangers of bullying in schools.
I really hope Austin is aware of how many people came out to show their support for [him]. Mrs. Pendergrass expressed her desire that her husband “didn’t feel so alone” to WRAL, a local television station. Please instill in your children a sense of kindness, as children may be so unforgiving.
On Wednesday, Austin’s friends and relatives held a vigil in his honor and released red balloons.
On Wednesday, a vigil was held in Austin’s honor.
On Wednesday, a vigil was held as a memorial for Austin (The State You’re In/Facebook).
Ms. Pendergrass urged guardians to monitor their children’s online activity and provide a confidential outlet for their concerns.
Students at Wake Middle School were sent home after a body was discovered on campus.
Parent of deceased student now gives interview regarding his demise.
Tuesday’s early dismissal at Wendell Middle School came after the suicide death of a pupil.
Notes were sent home to parents of Wendell Middle School pupils on Tuesday morning stating that school will be letting out at 10:45 a.m. why there was a “medical crisis” on school. According to a Tuesday afternoon principal’s report, a male student in eighth grade had passed away, although the reason of death was unknown.
Wake County school authorities cited federal privacy legislation in explaining why they could not disclose information about the “medical crisis” without permission from the student’s family. But the boy’s mother, Jessica Pendergrass, has now verified her son, a 13-year-old pupil, committed suicide.
Pendergrass told ABC11, a partner of The News & Observer, that he hoped the incident would encourage other parents to keep an eye on their children and “be mean” by looking through their social media and phones to see what was going on.
On Wednesday night, Pendergrass took her son Austin’s memory to Knightdale Station Park by releasing red balloons in his honor. Pendergrass claimed that her son had been bullied at school and had made an attempt on his own life the previous week.
Principal Catherine Trudell informed parents on Tuesday that the school would be providing additional support for pupils beginning on Wednesday.
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The Wake County school board had just heard a presentation on the district’s plan to promote student mental health when the student died.
At the outset of the board’s regular meeting on Tuesday, chairwoman Lindsay Mahaffey remarked, “Some of our schools are facing some unusual difficulties this week.” “Although I’m being purposefully cryptic, I want them to know that we’re thinking of them and carrying them in our hearts,” she said.
Monika Johnson-Hostler, a board member, was more forthright, adding that the events had left her with a sick feeling in her stomach. Johnson-Hostler added that in light of the events of Tuesday, she debated whether or not to include a reference to September as Suicide Prevention Month in her remarks, but ultimately decided to keep it.
During her time at the microphone, Johnson-Hostler expressed her best wishes for the family and the community. “I appreciate the support from everyone who has written to say, “I can’t even begin to fathom what it must be like to serve on the school board today.”
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