A disturbing incident at Milton High School has sparked outrage among parents and students after footage surfaced showing a 10th-grade student allegedly being physically assaulted by classmates. The victimâs parent came forward this week, claiming that their son had been the target of ongoing bullying that the school failed to properly address.
According to the family, the teen had repeatedly told teachers and administrators that he was being harassed but was told to âignore itâ or âstay awayâ from the aggressors. However, things reportedly escalated earlier this month when the confrontation turned physical â an altercation that was caught on a studentâs phone and quickly circulated online.
The short but shocking clip shows several students surrounding the victim, shoving and striking him while others stand by recording. The video, which has since been removed from major platforms for violating community guidelines, drew immediate criticism for the apparent lack of adult supervision during the incident.
The victimâs parent said in an emotional statement, âNo child should ever be afraid to go to school. My son was humiliated and hurt, and now heâs terrified to go back.â
Following the release of the footage, Milton High School officials issued a statement confirming that they are conducting an internal investigation and cooperating fully with local law enforcement. âWe take bullying and any form of violence extremely seriously,â the statement read. âAppropriate disciplinary action will be taken once all facts are verified.â
Parents across the district have since demanded stronger anti-bullying policies, calling for more staff training and security presence within school premises. Some have even organized a petition, urging the local board of education to implement a âzero toleranceâ approach for any kind of harassment or intimidation.
Several students who witnessed the event spoke anonymously, revealing that bullying âhappens all the timeâ at the school but is often ignored until it becomes severe. âTeachers see it, but sometimes they donât step in until itâs too late,â one student said.
Experts emphasize that schools must go beyond simply reacting to bullying â they must prevent it through education, empathy programs, and early intervention. âWhen kids feel unsupported or unsafe, theyâre more likely to suffer long-term emotional harm,â explained youth psychologist Dr. Lisa Harlan. âThis isnât just about punishment â itâs about protecting vulnerable students before they break down.â
The incident has reignited national debate over how schools handle reports of bullying and whether current systems are enough to protect students. Advocates stress the importance of open communication between parents, teachers, and students, urging young people to speak up and seek help when they witness or experience abuse.
As investigations continue, the victimâs family says they only want accountability and change. âWeâre not looking for revenge,â the parent said. âWe just want to make sure no other child has to go through what our son did.â
