It’s another heartbreaking story in what seems to be becoming an alarming trend. After being bullied by his classmates about everything from his appearance to his sexuality, 13-year-old Asher Truong stepped into his bedroom closet with his stepfather's gun and took his own life. Parents Amy and David Truong maintain that they reached out to Asher’s teachers, principals, coaches and school administrators before things escalated, but were routinely told that they’d “take care of it.” Now the Truongs are seeking legal action against the school and are hoping to call attention to the persistent problem of school bullying. Asher Truong’s story is horrific, but sadly not uncommon. Parents, have your children had to deal with bullying in their own schools? What tactics have you and their teachers used to combat the bullying problem? What else can be done? Watch the video and share your stories in the comment section below. More on bullying:
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