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Spirit of inspiration: 9 year old Jaylen Arnold (part 2)

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We continue with 9 year old Jaylen Arnold and his remarkable journey of helping others. 

Did you miss part one? Click here.

Part 2:

6. Why do you think bullying is more prevalent in public school verses private school?

Because in my private school it is Christian and they make you go by the Bible and Jesus don't like bullying. Plus in private you don't want to get sent to the principals office because she will call your parents!!! In public school, those kids aren't scared of the principals office OR their parents!!

7. Do you have tips for parents that are not able to afford private schools, however their child is being bullied in their public school? What tips do you have for the kids that are being bullied?

TALK TO YOUR KIDS!!!!!They are not going to just tell you one day. I didn't tell my mom. I even took up for the bullies because if I told my mom and dad, my dad would have went to the school and took care of it and I was scared what my dad would do to the bullies cause he is a police officer. Plus the bullies will make it worse if you tattle. So you have to talk to your kids. And if your a kid getting bullied, TELL someone and always stay with your friends. Bullies won't bully 5 kids together. But keep telling until they take that kid out of that school and deal with them. Don't hold it in like I did. My parents only found out because my Tourette's got so bad and my mom had to keep taking me to all my doctors so much.

8. What does your family and friends think of your mission and the media attention you are receiving? What hobbies do you have and what do you do for fun?

Oh my family loves it and they all wear my wristband but I'm still just Jaylen to them. They have always loved me sooooo much! Everyone's proud of me but my nanny and mommy tell all their friends at work all the time. For fun I do all kinds of stuff. I like to play on the computer, ride my wiggly worm, go to the park, and go to theme parks!!!

9. Who inspires you and what motivates you? What are your plans for your future?

Well Uncle Dash (Mihok) inspires me because I never met an adult with tics and he has them too - even some of the same exact ones which is really rare. And I always said I was going to be a dentist if I could keep my hands still, but I might go ahead and be an actor because Dash said I'd be good at it with my excellent memory. I have a photographic memory so I can memorize anything as long as I read it or see it one time.

10. Do you have anything you would like us to know about you that haven't been covered?

"BULLYING NO WAY!"

A special thanks to Jaylen and his mother Robin for taking the time to share this valuable and inspiring conversation.  Follow Jaylen on Twitter @JaysChallenge and don't forget to visit his website at www.jaylenschallenge.org - and learn more about this amazing young man.

Click here for part 1.  Please watch Jaylen's video below!

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Comments

  • Headacheslayer 2 years ago

    Jaylen I am always so proud of you--you are my hero! Love to you and your family! What an AWESOME PSA! Go Jaylen, Go Dash!
    xoxo

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