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Little Quaden was born with Achondroplasia, a form of Dwarfism. Yarraka explained in the video that he was constantly bullied for his disability. IOL_Lifestyle

The video is heartbreaking to watch. And yet with the distressing cries of Quaden Bayles, nine, it's hard not to be affected by it.

By posting the video to Facebook, Quaden's mom Yarraka Bayles wanted to highlight the effects of bullying after he son suffered at the hands of other school kids. Little Quaden was born with Achondroplasia, a form of Dwarfism. Yarraka explained in the video that he was constantly bullied for his disability.

"I've just picked up my son from school, witnessed a bullying episode, rang the principal, and I want people [to] know, parents, educators teachers, this is the effects that bullying has, this is what bullying does," the mom from Brisbane, Australia, said. The video has since gone viral and attracted the attention of comedian Brad Williams who also has Dwarfism.

 

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_Lifestyle You know I was teased mercilessly about being a ginger, being dyslexic being just being. I can understand the heartbreaking situation, but he needs a strong support system. People who build him up. Good luck little lad. You are more than what others think of you.

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