Middle Schooler’s Racist Harassment of 5-Year-Old Sparks Outrage
In Loudoun County, Virginia, a middle school student filmed himself using racial slurs while harassing a five-year-old Asian boy. The two-minute video, which depicts the terrified child pleading for help while bystanders laugh, was shared online. The parents, who immigrated from China, are devastated by the incident and the lack of intervention from other children present. While the school cannot directly discipline the perpetrator, they have offered counseling and restorative practices, and law enforcement is investigating. The parents hope sharing their story will raise awareness of the issue and prevent similar incidents.
John Q. Hosedrinker