The father of a white student who was forced on his knees by black bullies to sing “Black Lives Matter” said he and his wife were “angry” after discovering their son’s ordeal.
Speaking to , the father, who wished to remain anonymous, also hit out at Kenwood Elementary School for “wiping down” the outrageous incident.
“They were segregated by race,” he said. “The entire sixth grade was included in the break after two or three black kids started it.”
“We were angry. The school tried to brush it off… but my son said a lot of kids feel threatened at school, kids are scared to go home because of the bullying.
The angry parent’s criticism comes after Krystal Harr, a parent at Kenwood Elementary, said the Ohio school where her son was subjected to the ordeal has become “unsafe” due to racial tensions.
Shocking footage of the episode surfaced this week, showing black students forcing their white peers to pledge allegiance to Black Lives Matter and attacking those who don’t comply.
Krystal Harr is pictured with her 12-year-old son, who was filmed being bullied at school by black children and made to sing “Black Lives Matter” after being forced to his knees
Krystal Harr, right, said her 12-year-old son was one of the students involved in the shocking episode of bullying
According to local parents, schoolchildren appeared to be racially categorized during the February 10 episode of bullying.
Although a criminal investigation was launched after the students were attacked, the father said his son’s school merely “wiped it up” and handled it internally.
“It happened at recess on Friday, and we didn’t even find out until Monday,” he added.
“We’re definitely more aware of bullying now than before.”
He said that while his son “was bullied for years”, the racist aspect was the most troubling among the 12-year-olds.
“It is definitely because of the messages that are being spread there. Black Lives Matter, All Lives Matter and they go back and forth, that’s all they (the kids) see.
“It definitely does more harm than good, it’s all they see all the time.”
The father was supported in his anger at school by fellow parent Krystal Harr, who took to Facebook to share her fear of the incident, saying: “Kenwood Elementary Families!
“I just wanted to let people know that my 12 year old really got on his knees on Friday and say blm.
“Take care of your babies! This is going to be unsafe!’
She added that while the footage caught a small number of students involved, the bullying resulted in almost all students competing against each other.
“It was literally half the class doing it to the other half…they called us 20 minutes before school closed today (February 13) and didn’t even tell us what happened.”
The students involved in the incident were questioned by school staff while authorities continue the investigation.
Disturbing footage from the February 10 episode showed two students first escorting a boy to an area in the schoolyard where he was hit on the head.
Other students are then taken to the same area of the playground, where they will be attacked and knocked to the ground unless they pledge allegiance to the BLM.
Police are trying to charge the suspects with assault, according to Dayton247now, but Harr claimed the episode affected almost all of the students.
Video of the bullying first showed one student being thrown to the ground before another student joined seconds later.
As the scene escalated, a third student was thrown right next to her. The incident is being treated as a hate crime against whites and lists at least four students involved.
Despite the disturbing scenes, headmaster Evan Hunsaker revealed he only knew about the bullying the following Monday, three days later.
According to a police report, “The principal explained that some of the students who tried to avoid the situation were followed and escorted, dragged or carried to the spot on the playground.
“A student was also hit on the head by one of the suspects.”
Footage from the episode shows a student being escorted first to an area of the schoolyard
The white students are brought to their knees while their black peers grin at them
One of the students was hit on the head during the incident.
Springfield City School District officials released a statement but insisted they are not disclosing how the students are being punished.
“The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) prevents the district from disclosing personally identifiable information or details about a child’s discipline to anyone other than their parent or guardian,” said the statement, obtained by WHIO.
“Regarding this incident, which affects the attendees and staff involved, the Springfield City School District has followed reasonable procedures in accordance with board policies.
“Based on this experience, the district is working closely with counselors, mental health professionals, and multiple community partners and agencies to provide support to children and staff directly involved, as well as those not directly involved.
“The district will use this experience as an opportunity to seek greater acceptance, growth and stronger connections in the community.”