No parent should have to go through this 💔

“I am unable to attend school. I am also unable to referee. And that, I believe, is the problem,” he continued. “We entrust our children to the schools for a number of hours each day, and I’m concerned about how closely the schools monitor them. Are they actually discussing it with the females and acting upon any necessary corrections?

Autumn Bushman, age 10, was sadly discovered dead in her bedroom on March 21.

Her passing shocked the Roanoke community and devastated her family. The local school administration announced that it is beginning a thorough investigation into the circumstances leading up to the tragedy as condolence letters flooded in.Family

“We are doing a comprehensive examination, but we are unable to share the specifics of this incident because of federal privacy rules and out of respect for the family. “All reports of bullying and student conflicts are taken very seriously by our schools,” the school said in a statement.

However, the answer is too little, too late for Autumn’s loved ones.

Even if it may seem premature, the Bushmans are encouraging other parents to remain vigilant and have candid discussions with their children regarding bullying and mental health. Summer clarified that Autumn was not allowed to use social media, but she was allowed to have a phone. Nevertheless, the ongoing strain and anxiety from school managed to get in.