The world has progressed so much, yet people are still taunted and made fun of because of their skin color. They are looked down upon because of their colour, whether in their own country or abroad, in villages or cities. People are quick to judge someone based on their skin color alone, and judge them according to their own standards. According to them, beauty means fair skin… but we all know that dark, brown and dark complexions are also very beautiful and deserve equal praise.
In fact, recently a mother shared a very emotional video on social media, in which her five-year-old daughter is crying, and expressing her grief over being made fun of in school because of her dark complexion. In the video, the girl cries and says that she does not like her skin tone because other children call it “ugly”. She repeatedly talks about changing her skin color, which shows how much the constant comments have affected her at such a young age. The mother consoles her lovingly, and assures her that she is beautiful, lovable and precious. Mother explains that people have different skin colors and no one is dirty or ugly.
It is shocking that children studying in prestigious schools, children from rich families, and even children living abroad are becoming victims of apartheid. A heart-wrenching video is going viral on social media in which a five-year-old girl is crying because her schoolmates made fun of her and belittled her because of her skin colour.
In her message shared along with the video, the mother said that her daughter has repeatedly faced hurtful comments in school. Over time, these comments affect the child’s behavior and self-confidence, causing him to feel that he is inferior to other children because of his appearance. The girl has also started feeling that she can never become beautiful or a princess because of her skin color. The mother further said that this video has been shared to spread awareness, and not to get sympathy or blame anyone. He also talked about how what is said in the classroom and on the playground can deeply impact a child’s emotions and the way they see themselves in the years to come.
He offered advice to parents, teachers and caregivers. She says that these things are often ignored by saying, “Hey, these are children”, but the impact is clearly visible. The mother stressed that every child is beautiful and lovable just the way he is. He hopes that after watching this video, parents will try to explain and teach this to their children. In the viral video, a little girl is seen crying. She comes home, hides quietly in a corner and starts crying. She also takes out an angel doll and prays that her skin becomes fair so that the other children will stop teasing her. She says that she can never be like Angel because her skin is dark. Her confidence is shattered, and she keeps crying. The mother is upset to see her daughter in this condition and tries to pacify her again and again, but the child does not keep quiet.
She feels that she is not beautiful, she is ugly, because the kids at school make fun of her dark skin and tease her. The video of this incident is going viral on social media, and seeing it may surprise you, and the sobs of the girl may break your heart.
