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“A lot of the information that’s been put out there is completely incorrect and inaccurate,” Nebo School District Public Information Officer Seth Sorensen told ABC4.com.

While Sorensen said there have been issues with harassment or students making others feel uncomfortable or unsafe, he said most of the claims online are false.

“The administration at the school addressed that with the entire student body and they sent out a couple of emails,” Sorensen said. “Some of those emails were misinterpreted, and parents took to online formats to voice some of their concerns and questions.”

Sorensen said students are not dressing up as cats and dogs, and because there is a dress code in place, he doesn’t think videos that have been shared online are from Nebo schools. Sorensen emphasized that the main goals of the district are open communication and student safety.

“Today, we had some students and parents choose to exercise their right to assemble, and do a little protest for what they perceived was something that was happening in the school,” Sorensen said. “It actually is not something that’s been occurring.”

He said the reports of students dressing as animals are “a little bit inaccurate,” saying students wearing headbands with ears are similar to students wearing bows and sports jerseys. Sorensen said dressing up is “just what students of this age do.”

“Interestingly enough, they really didn’t address us with anything they wanted changed,” Sorensen said of the protesters.

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[–] FlyingSquid 42 points 7 months ago (3 children)

Thanks. It actually worked out for the best because she has a lot more self confidence and now that she's in online school she's getting the best grades of her life. We've had to go down to a single income so I can stay home with her and keep her on track, but it's been worth it to see what a change it's made.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 7 months ago (1 children)

It sounds like she's lucky to have you. We can all learn from trauma as long as you have the right people around you.

[–] FlyingSquid 7 points 7 months ago

Thank you. I just wish we had taken this opportunity sooner.

[–] ThePowerOfGeek 9 points 7 months ago (1 children)

We've had to go down to a single income

It's great that you were able to give up your job to take care of your daughter, and that she's doing well now. But the fact that a bunch of asshole kids bullying her also had the knock-on effect of likely hurting your family's long-term finances is annoying to hear.

Obviously the horrible shit they put your poor daughter through is the most important thing here. But this shows there are often other negative ripple effects impacting the whole family. Not to mention that most families don't even have the option to give up an income source.

And all because some scummy kids decide it's funny to make someone else's life so miserable.

[–] FlyingSquid 4 points 7 months ago

I agree completely... but at least we had the option! I was bullied nearly as much as her when I was a kid and there was no alternative.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Don't forget to properly socialize her with peers. I have friends who were formally homeschooled and it fucked them up socially for a while. Game clubs might help.

[–] FlyingSquid 3 points 7 months ago

She has a teen meetup she goes to every week.