I'm sorry to hear about everything your son has to endure. It's hard enough to do when your an adult. I couldn't imagine a 12yr old boy.
I really think that alot of it stems from society today. 3 weeks ago my 10yr old told me that she wanted liposuction because she is "sick and tired of being fat." Now my child is nowhere near being fat or even a little overweight but she thinks that she is. Myself, as a parent, have always told her that it doesn't matter what you look like, it's what's inside that counts but that doesn't matter to her right now. Maybe it's her age, I really don't know
You are right Kezzina, everyone does have feelings and it is time for the name calling to stop.
Maria