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Buckets Over Bullying is committed to combatting cyberbullying among children and teens through education and advocacy while calling on accountability from students, schools, parents and social media platforms.

08/28/2026

"Do you trust Latin School of Chicago to notify parents about cyberbullying reports? They did not notify the Bronsteins."

That message is now impossible to ignore—rolling through the streets of Chicago on a mobile billboard bus, reinforced by sidewalk messaging and a prominent outdoor billboard as students across the city head back to school.

reports on Buckets Over Bullying’s campaign calling for greater transparency, accountability and action from schools when students report bullying and cyberbullying.

Rose and Rob Bronstein founded Buckets Over Bullying after their 15-year-old son, Nate, died by su***de in 2022 after he was viciously cyberbullied by certain classmates and basketball teammates at the Latin School of Chicago through a group chat, Snapchat posts, and a separate Snapchat message cruelly directing Nate to go kill himself.

Nate reported the group chat and the Snapchat posts to the Dean, but the Latin School of Chicago did not take appropriate measures to protect Nate and the Latin School of Chicago did not notify Nate’s parents of the cyberbullying report as required by Illinois law.

This campaign raises a question every parent should be asking:

Does your child’s school simply have an anti-bullying policy on file—or does it actually follow that policy when a student asks for help?

Illinois schools are required to have policies addressing bullying and cyberbullying, including reporting, parent notification, investigation and intervention.

A policy means nothing if it isn’t followed when a child needs protection.

Know the law.
Know your child’s rights.
Hold schools accountable.

Nate Bronstein, forever 15


08/25/2026

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8-year-old Gabriel “Gabe” Taye died by su***de in January 2017, just days after an incident at his Cincinnati elementary school in which he was knocked unconscious.

Gabe’s death sparked difficult questions about bullying, school violence, and what school officials knew about the treatment he experienced.

His family later sued Cincinnati Public Schools, alleging that the district failed to properly address bullying and failed to inform his parents about incidents involving Gabe.

In 2021, Cincinnati Public Schools agreed to a $3 million settlement with Gabe’s family, along with changes to its anti-bullying policies and procedures.

Please share Gabe’s story.

Awareness leads to action.

Gabriel Taye, forever 8

For years, McKenzie endured bullying at school. She was reportedly shoved, punched, called names and targeted by other s...
08/21/2026

For years, McKenzie endured bullying at school. She was reportedly shoved, punched, called names and targeted by other students.

According to her parents, she was chased, pushed against a fence and hit with a frozen water bottle.

McKenzie’s parents say they repeatedly reported the bullying to school administrators and asked for help. Her family later alleged that the school failed to follow required anti-bullying protocols or properly investigate the incidents.

In May 2014, McKenzie’s life was tragically cut short.

After her death, Chicago Public Schools conducted an internal investigation and said it found no credible evidence that bullying at school was the definitive cause of her death a conclusion her family and community members strongly disputed.

In October 2014, McKenzie’s mother filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Board of Education, bringing renewed attention to how schools respond when children report bullying.

McKenzie Phlipot, forever 12.

It has been 12 years since McKenzie died by su***de after being bullied. And, what has changed?

How many more children have to die before we start holding school administrators accountable for turning a blind eye to bullying victims—online and offline? And when will society hold the parents of bullies, and the bullies themselves, accountable too?

A disturbing social media trend is putting a new spotlight on the way children are being bullied and humiliated at schoo...
08/18/2026

A disturbing social media trend is putting a new spotlight on the way children are being bullied and humiliated at school.

The trend, known as “lunch shaming,” involves students being photographed or recorded while eating lunch and having those images shared on social media, often without their knowledge or consent.

This is cyberbullying.

Mental health experts warn that seemingly harmless posts can have serious consequences for children, particularly when the content is shared widely and becomes a source of ridicule among their peers.

What may begin as a joke at the lunch table can quickly become public humiliation, with children having little control over who sees the content or how far it spreads.

For some students, the fear of being targeted online can make an already difficult school environment even more isolating.

We need to keep talking about these trends, recognize the harm they can cause and demand better protections for our children.

‼️ Share this post to help bring awareness to the growing impact of cyberbullying. ‼️

08/14/2026

Beautiful children become tragic headlines.

To their families, they will always be sons, daughters, siblings, grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews classmates and friends whose lives should have continued. All of these tragedies were preventable.

We remember these precious children not only to honor their lives, but to remind the world that preventing bullying online and offline is a shared responsibility.

🕊️ Jack Padilla, forever 15.
🕊️ Stormiyah Denson-Jackson, forever 12.
🕊️ Duncan Ballard, forever 14.
🕊️ Mckenzie Phlipot, forever 12.
🕊️ Rio Allred, forever 12.

What can you do to disrupt the status quo?

➡️ Push for stronger protections that hold technology companies accountable for creating safer online spaces for children.
➡️ Be an upstander and speak up when you witness bullying.
➡️ Demand that schools follow anti-bullying laws and their bullying policies
➡️ Support families and students affected by online and offline bullying.
➡️ Follow our Facebook Group for support, resources, and a community committed to protecting children.
➡️ Share this post to help keep their memories alive and inspire action.

🏀 Join our Facebook group Parent Support for Bullying in Illinois schools - an official Buckets Over Bullying community 🏀

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On August 3, 2026 Buckets Over Bullying placed a billboard on the corner of Chicago Avenue and Clark street in downtown ...
08/14/2026

On August 3, 2026 Buckets Over Bullying placed a billboard on the corner of Chicago Avenue and Clark street in downtown Chicago to heighten awareness on the dangers of bullying online and offline while calling for accountability from the Latin School of Chicago and all Illinois schools.

Nate Bronstein died by su***de on January 13, 2022 after being relentlessly cyberbullied by certain classmates and basketball teammates at the Latin School of Chicago through a group chat, Snapchat posts and a separate Snapchat message cruelly directing Nate to go kill himself.

Nate reported the group chat and the Snapchat posts to the Latin School of Chicago but the Latin School of Chicago did not take appropriate measures to protect Nate and the Latin School of Chicago did not notify Nate’s parents of his cyberbullying report as required by Illinois law under the Illinois Bullying Prevention Act.

As the Bronsteins allege in their lawsuit, Nate identified multiple bullies to the Latin of Chicago, but the Latin School of Chicago did not inform Nate’s parents or properly investigate the matter.

Nate’s story has become a powerful call for reform in how schools address bullying and cyberbullying and fulfill their responsibility to protect all Illinois students.

Illinois legislators have failed our children.

A bullying prevention law without meaningful enforcement and accountability is protection in name only. It creates the appearance of protecting students without ensuring those protections have real consequences when schools fail to follow the law.

Parents: as a new school year begins, make sure your school is following Illinois' Bullying Prevention Act.

Nate Bronstein, forever 15

08/13/2026

🚨 PARENTS HAVE THE FINAL SAY WHEN IT COMES TO THEIR CHILD'S ONLINE EXPERIENCE AND SAFETY NOT BIG TECH 🚨

Minors are exposed to cyberbullying, sextortion, drug dealers, predators, and violent content online - and these are just some of the harms.

Big Tech must be held accountable for exposing minors to these dangers and they cannot get in the way of parents trying to protect their children.

Please share this post. Awareness leads to action.

🚨 The online world is changing quickly and the risks facing children are pervasive, dangerous and can lead to deadly con...
08/12/2026

🚨 The online world is changing quickly and the risks facing children are pervasive, dangerous and can lead to deadly consequences.

From cyberbullying and sextortion to dangerous viral trends and emerging AI risks, families are facing challenges that require awareness, education, and action.

Behind every headline is a real child, a real family and a reminder that online safety cannot be an afterthought.

Protecting children starts with having conversations, holding platforms accountable and creating safer digital spaces for the next generation.

Swipe through to learn more about the tragedies, risks and important conversations every parent, caregiver, and community member should have.

➡️ Share this to help spread awareness
➡️ Talk with your children about online safety
➡️ Contact your legislators and urge Congress to pass the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA).

The families of four teenagers who died by su***de are suing Meta, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube over what they describe ...
08/11/2026

The families of four teenagers who died by su***de are suing Meta, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube over what they describe as “years of escalating harms” from using their platforms that eventually resulted in their deaths.

The lawsuit, filed in the Superior Court of Delaware, is the latest in a flurry of suits filed against the social media giants that alleges their platforms are addictive and dangerous.

The complaint was filed on behalf of four families from Texas, North Carolina, Minnesota and Tennessee whose children died over a 14-month period starting in July 2024 through September 2025.

The Social Media Victims Law Center is bringing the suit on behalf of the families, and its founding attorney, Matthew Bergman, said it's “particularly salient” that the children in this case died “long after” similar suits had been filed.

“These platforms continue to kill kids, despite the platitudes of their executives,” Bergman said in an interview. “This is a clear and present danger to the health and safety of children, not just in the United States but around the world.”

The four teens who died by su***de each experienced harms including social media addiction, severe sleep deprivation, depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation after years of using the social platforms, the complaint states.

Livi Castro died at age 13
Riv Kelleher died at age 14
Nathaniel Chambers at age 17
Dawson Holden at age 18

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Awareness leads to accountability. Accountability leads to change.

08/07/2026

Thank you to for your leadership and impressive community engagement and for supporting Buckets Over Bullying.

We are extremely grateful.

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