A call from a viewer sparked outrage on This Morning today.
Caller Emma rang in to ask Deidre for advice as her son was getting bullied at school and she was at her wits end for what to do next, claiming the school wasn't dealing with it very well.
Speaking to hosts Alison Hammond, Dermot O'Leary and agony aunt Deidre Sanders, she explained how her son had been going through chemotherapy and also had type 1 diabetes but that didn't deter the nasty bullies.
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Emma explained: "My son is 12 and is currently going through chemotherapy for the next four years. He also has type 1 diabetes.
"He's been getting bullied at school and it's currently been going on for about a year and a half. He's missed quite of school.
"I've addressed the school with it as he's been getting put in headlocks, getting punched, getting kicked. I want to speak to the headmaster but they're refusing to speak to me. I'm speaking to the head of year but they're just not doing anything.
"They're saying the children are sorry for what they've done and they've missed their breaks.
She added: "I don't know what to do for the best."
Deidre looked absolutely horrified as she replied to the worried mum as she said: "You're already doing a lot of the things that I'd suggest."
She added: "The head won't see you - I find that absolutely extraordinary."
The helpful host advised the worried mum to go to the school governors to see if they can take charge of the situation as it simply wasn't good enough and needed to be handled better.
Viewers on Twitter agreed that it needed to be handled better and were absolutely outraged at what they had heard on the segment.
Bea said: "The parents of the children bullying someone with CANCER! Should be ashamed!
"Losing their breaks? They should lose their hair and see how they feel about it then! #ThisMorning."
Leanne said: "“It’s best for children to be in school” when so many are being bullied. Who the f*** bullies a child with cancer? Why do the teachers especially the head sound pathetic #ThisMorning."
Jodie said: "Bullying a kid going through chemo? Throw the kids and their parents in the bin. Nasty little s***bags #ThisMorning."
Sara said: "What sort of low life bullies a child who is going through chemotherapy? The head teacher, the parents and the kids all need a massive kick up the bum. I hate this world sometimes #ThisMorning."
This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV and ITV Hub
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