Micah Cardoza alleges that her son, Jaxen Cardoza, was bullied during athletics, with rumors flying that he’s gay and only joined athletics to watch boys shower.
He was having fun as one of the HJH cheerleaders, but some boys told him to take his own life during the scrimmage.
Even though high school should be a time for learning, growing, and making friends, it has been a place for bullying for some students.
Bullying is when someone repeatedly and on purpose says or does mean or hurtful things to another person who has a hard time defending themselves.
It’s not just pushing or shoving in the hallway, but it can also be verbal, social, physical, and cyberbullying. The effects of bullying are serious.
It can make students feel lonely, unhappy, and afraid, which leads to low self-esteem, depression, and a drop in grades. No one should ever be made to feel this way at school.
If you see bullying, stand up for the person being bullied and report it to an adult. A simple act of kindness to someone being bullied can make a huge difference.
Everyone deserves to feel safe and respected. Anyone can help make high school a better place for everyone by speaking up and supporting each other.
Bullied and Told to Kill Himself: This Is Happening in Schools
HJH’s first cheerleading performance was overshadowed by the cruel bullying in what should have been a moment of celebration.
It highlighted a disturbing and persistent problem in the schools.
Micah Cardoza posted a story on Facebook that is both a devastating critique of student culture and a tribute to her son’s bravery.
Her son, Jaxen, had just finished his first performance as a cheerleader, where he was noted by spectators for his talent, joy, and enthusiasm supporting his football team.
The pride of that moment was shattered just hours later.
Micah found him devastated when he picked Jaxen up from the event. She revealed that during the scrimmage, a group of boys told her son to kill himself.
This was not an isolated incident, but part of a years-long campaign of hate that Jaxen has endured.
The bullying is rooted in toxic rumors and homophobia. The boys have spread false claims that Jaxen is gay and that he joined athletics for inappropriate reasons.
There was a rumor that Jaxen only joined athletics to watch the boys shower and tried to kiss one of them. However, Micah claims it is untrue.
The cruelty runs so deep that one bully reportedly claimed to have lost all respect for Jaxen’s own brother, Jorden Cardoza, simply for being related to him.
You would just think in 2025, kids would be more accepting.
Micah Cardoza
Micah wrote a statement that resonates as a painful reminder that, despite societal progress, bullying remains a vicious reality in hallways and on school fields.
Furthermore, the family has followed all the recommended steps, including reporting the incidents to the school, enrolling Jaxen in counseling, and continuing to support him in pursuing his passions.
Micah’s post concludes with a raw and frustrated call to action that many parents will understand.
I’m over it, I’m pissed off, and I’m about to handle this shit myself. TEACH YOUR KIDS TO NOT BE A***OLES!!
Micah Cardoza
Jaxen’s incident raises critical questions for the school and the community about how a student can be safe, telling him to commit suicide.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Micah Cardoza studied at Cisco Jr. College and was a former LVN at a nursing home.
- She has been married to Steven Cardoza.
