Mom claims daughter’s Pikachu-inspired outfit got her assaulted at school

A concerned mother from Dolgeville, New York, has spoken up after her special needs daughter was allegedly assaulted by a fellow student for wearing a Pikachu-themed outfit to school.

The Pokemon franchise has products of all kinds and, over almost 30 years, has captivated a wide range of generations. From children to even older adults, there is something special about the more than a thousand colorful creatures that turn them into huge fans.

That’s why one mother was stunned when her 14-year-old daughter was allegedly assaulted by another high school student for her Pokemon costume.

14-year-old allegedly attacked over Pokemon outfit

A bullying incident reportedly took place at the Dolgeville Junior/Senior High School (New York) after an eighth grader was shoved into a wall by another student for wearing a Pikachu-themed outfit.

As Jolene – the victim’s mother – explained, the kid was dressed like Pikachu, with the Pokemon’s iconic pointy ears on her beanie and a sign that read “I am Pikachu”. “I didn’t think that that would warrant her to be attacked”, Jolene said.

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The child was treated by the school’s nurse, who put her on a neck brace and assured the family there was no concussion. Nonetheless, after a visit to the emergency room, the doctors confirmed the 14-year-old had indeed been injured.

However, the more alarming part of the whole event is that this is not the first time this particular student has been attacked. The mother revealed that last year, her daughter was smacked across the face for defending another boy and was pushed into a parked car, though the school refused to take real action.

Jolene’s daughter also has an IEP (Individualized Education Program) that allegedly hasn’t been followed by the school, which is why now there’s an official police investigation under way in relation to her treatment by the school district.

This issue has raised serious concerns about bullying, inclusivity, and the treatment and challenges students with disabilities face every day, with Jolene asking parents to “Stand up for your kids. Don’t let the school sweep it under the rug.”