My summer as an afterschool teacher 2

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    0:00 it's just paint
    1:28 kids are... different
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    5:16 appropriate, important conversations
    7:29 why are kids like this?
    9:16 what can we do?
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  • @illymation
    @illymation  9 місяців тому +1379

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    • @andrewsanusi8462
      @andrewsanusi8462 9 місяців тому +8

      Thanks for the new video 🙏🏾

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      @mandamations 9 місяців тому +9

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    • @mattea_gatt
      @mattea_gatt 9 місяців тому +3

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    • @GranzyCraft
      @GranzyCraft 9 місяців тому +1

      Ah

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  • @TimeBucks
    @TimeBucks 9 місяців тому +1224

    You were awesome with those kids.

  • @itssharktime6560
    @itssharktime6560 9 місяців тому +4788

    I like your message that kids aren't clay, they're sponges, we need that in a world where parents put too much pressure and kids are almost forced to be what their parents want them to be, not what they want to be.

    • @Unopposite
      @Unopposite 9 місяців тому +45

      that way of teaching in my opinion is wrong. Let the people do what they want to do.

    • @pichuoleander
      @pichuoleander 9 місяців тому +21

      Honestly, yea!

    • @arospacechaos
      @arospacechaos 9 місяців тому +109

      Also when people worry so much about kids being “made” to be gay or trans or whatever else. Like, if that’s how it worked then I would be cis

    • @joeygaming2688
      @joeygaming2688 9 місяців тому +53

      @@Unopposite of curse, but you are misunderstanding the message. Don't stop being a parent, but let your kid live!

    • @TwistedAxes
      @TwistedAxes 9 місяців тому +5

      Well I feel like I’m a sack of potatoes no deep meaning here

  • @silverblaze9049
    @silverblaze9049 7 місяців тому +107

    I think the hair cutting analogy was perfect. It explained it in simple ways kids could understand and understand fully. Hair is something they’ve all had experiences with and know about, so using it like that really snaps it into perspective for them. ❤️

  • @Iluvpotatoes-v-
    @Iluvpotatoes-v- 8 місяців тому +342

    My jaw actually dropped when the kid said that. I feel bad for kid because in all honesty she definitely deserves a better home life, but I also feel bad for the boy. I am bisexual and I’ve had my fair share experiences with people being homophobic, to me and to my friends who are more open about it. I’m glad that people finally stand up for what they know is right or wrong. Kids aren’t just to be whatever you want them to be and put these idiotic thoughts in their head, every kid deserves a loving family and loving parents who want and know what’s best for them. ❤

    • @ShadowPlays01
      @ShadowPlays01 4 місяці тому +7

      As someone who's also bisexual and had a terrible childhood home before disaster to disaster, this hit me, as having to be a closeted bisexual around my family due to most of them being quite homophobic, only having my grandmother as a figure to take care of me, this comment and video just hit me

    • @nollie632
      @nollie632 3 місяці тому

      lowkey....WOMP WOMP sorry i had to

    • @taylor_swiftly-
      @taylor_swiftly- Місяць тому

      That’s what THAT child’s family believes though. That’s what the BIBLE says (Corinthians 6:9). It’s a religion.

  • @swoozie
    @swoozie 9 місяців тому +6581

    Give the background artist a raise. All the little easter eggs were having a party in the bg the whole time

    • @lopamudra1975
      @lopamudra1975 9 місяців тому +61

      Big up swoozie

    • @r_o_c_k_i
      @r_o_c_k_i 9 місяців тому +196

      THE COLLECTOR COSTUME AT 7:33

    • @Spase_Axolotl256
      @Spase_Axolotl256 9 місяців тому +125

      @@r_o_c_k_i IKR?!?! And she put the elemental characters and hobbie brown from across the spiderverse too!

    • @TheDrawingDuck
      @TheDrawingDuck 9 місяців тому +40

      Fr! I love all these little references from shows I love to watch and so many other cool little details :D!

    • @Roybotski
      @Roybotski 9 місяців тому +6

      😂

  • @elliart7432
    @elliart7432 9 місяців тому +1190

    It sucks how even some of the best schools can have hostile elements for neurodivergent kids. When I worked as a teachers aid, I had one of my leads refer to a student as a “sociopath” *with in ear shot of him.* Literally all he did was display classic early warning signs of adhd. I ended up loudly talking about how sweet and helpful he was to neutralize that fuckery

    • @Chonkynoodlesoup
      @Chonkynoodlesoup 9 місяців тому +112

      I’m autistic and I’ve been experiencing this level of isolation on top of the run of the mill bullying to the point where I brought up threats to try and make it stop.
      I went to teachers, staff, even my parents about these incidents before hand but they told me to “not make myself a target” and just act like everyone else. If I ignored them they’d go away.
      Before I moved those same people would harass me and my boyfriend when we’d go places.
      It’s like as soon as people have an opinion of you you’re just that way forever.
      I always got in trouble for making the threats but the other kids were never punished for barking at me, breaking my stuff, or screaming in my face.
      I was an outcast but instead of being told to walk into the pit I was thrown in it. I was the outcast of the outcasts. I was societal scum. And for what? Because I liked to draw wolves, because I had dinosaur hands? I was different and always made to feel like it.

    • @birb7353
      @birb7353 9 місяців тому +44

      Thank you. My mom and younger sister have adhd, and you can make more of an impact than you think by doing things like this. I'm sure your words brought him some comfort.

    • @Texas113
      @Texas113 9 місяців тому +23

      @@ChonkynoodlesoupI’m very sorry you dealt with that and that the ppl u were supposed to trust didn’t have much of an impact in ur situation, I really do hope u are doing better and are in a better situation than u were before

    • @elliart7432
      @elliart7432 9 місяців тому +13

      @@Chonkynoodlesoup I'm so sorry that you're going through that, like honestly I don't even know what to say, people hate us for the stupidest things imaginable

    • @elliart7432
      @elliart7432 9 місяців тому +24

      @@birb7353 I hope so, I'm autistic and have adhd so I'm always very pissed and bewildered when adults who's entire job is to be in charge of children seemed to have never cracked open a psychology/ neurodevelopmental book in the past twenty years

  • @Offical.kalypsothetvhead
    @Offical.kalypsothetvhead 6 місяців тому +45

    As someone who has had to deal with grooming, a destroyed childhood, and bullying online and irl, i can somewhat feel the pain of an abuse survivor, i feel happy knowing that people are teaching kids that that is not ok, and that nobody ahould treat you like that or make you feel unsafe

    • @dark_angel7162
      @dark_angel7162 Місяць тому

      NO NO NO, YOU ARE *NOT* RAMBLING IT SEEMS YOU'VE BEEN THROUGH A LOT AND YOU DESERVE TO HAVE SOMEONE TO TALK YOU >:(

    • @agnesgiess7364
      @agnesgiess7364 Місяць тому +1

      I hope that you are doing better these days, and that you can( or already have) heal(ed) from your abuse. Much love too everyone that has been through this❤

  • @NintendoGamerXD
    @NintendoGamerXD 8 місяців тому +32

    2:51 "I don’t like it when people yell at me either."
    Me: Same…..

  • @peachypineapples502
    @peachypineapples502 9 місяців тому +1259

    As a fellow abuse survivor I’m really grateful that you talked about that with those little kids. I never want anyone else to go through what people in our situations had too. ❤️

    • @D_YellowMadness
      @D_YellowMadness 9 місяців тому +43

      Yeah, it can be helpful to tell kids enough for them to make a connection later like "Oh, that's what they meant." At my elementary school, they once gave us each a paper from D.A.R.E & instead of explaining it, they just let us read it.
      It said that if someone wants to see parts of your body that you don't wanna show, it's none of their business because it's not their body. I thought that was a weird scenario & wondered if that was even a real thing but I still internalized the lesson because the logic was sound.
      I think it showed someone asking a boy to take off his shirt as an example but it didn't go any further than that since they weren't trying to teach us why people would ask such a thing. They just wanted to teach us that it's not okay.

    • @peachypineapples502
      @peachypineapples502 9 місяців тому +32

      @@D_YellowMadness definitely. Even if it’s very mild and child friendly they will internalize the message and know what to do when they get older. It’s very important we teach kids about healthy relationships from a young age and stop that “He hits you because he likes you” bs that’s taught to little girls.

    • @philosophy_bot4171
      @philosophy_bot4171 9 місяців тому +3

      Beep bop... I'm the Philosophy Bot. Here, have a quote:
      "For a man to conquer himself is the first and noblest of all victories"
      ~ Plato

    • @julesoxana
      @julesoxana 6 місяців тому

      You are so strong❤

  • @Misora7303
    @Misora7303 9 місяців тому +407

    I am so happy that you could explain on an age appropriate way how bad toxic relationships can be

    • @Abotava
      @Abotava 9 місяців тому +1

      Exactly! It’s good she told her and warned her

  • @cottoncazdy
    @cottoncazdy 7 місяців тому +7

    2:41 thank you for not yelling at the kids like other people may do because my family would argue a lot which would leave my parents frustrated and if i did something wrong they would yell at me...
    which mentally scared me and now arguing, fighting, and yelling is now triggering to me and i start to cry because of it...

  • @nemtudom5074
    @nemtudom5074 5 місяців тому +11

    6:20 Think of it this way:
    They'll eventually learn about these things. Its best if they learn from someone who has experience with it, and can give advice and wisdom.
    Worst case scenario, an angry parents yells at you, while still helping the kids whether said parent accepts it or not.

  • @ladytsuki6652
    @ladytsuki6652 9 місяців тому +876

    I'm autistic and have ADHD, I know how that first kid felt. I was so isolated and outcasted but thankfully, that hasn't slowed me down. Thank you and god bless you, Illy.

    • @ipsithakarnam6495
      @ipsithakarnam6495 9 місяців тому +15

      A fellow AuDHD person. I was raised in a very inclusive diverse town, in a really small school, so I never had to face these things until I got to middle school. But by then I knew that what those kids said wasn't true. It still hurt and felt like that sometimes, but I had friends stand beside me. I was adopted by a group of neurodivergent/queer kids, and felt very at home.

    • @chelsealott7708
      @chelsealott7708 9 місяців тому +15

      I have ADHD and Autsim to but... I was bullied alot in school and I learned not to trust anyone. I don't have friends now as an adult but I'm happy that way. I don't need friends to be happy.

    • @SophiaLamoruex
      @SophiaLamoruex 9 місяців тому +2

      I'm pretty sure I have adhd and autism to

    • @evolre
      @evolre 9 місяців тому

      @@SophiaLamoruex remember not to self diagnose until you've gotten diagnosed! :)

    • @Izyixslvxy
      @Izyixslvxy 9 місяців тому +3

      @@evolre They didn’t self-diagnose. If they find certain symptoms presenting themselves, they have every right to believe they maybe are some kind of neurodivergent. They key word here being *maybe*.

  • @dazzledoodle
    @dazzledoodle 9 місяців тому +885

    It makes me so sad that people avoid adressing deeper topics with kids because when they grow older it's harder for them

    • @waindoah
      @waindoah 9 місяців тому +5

      Yea

    • @tamtri6218
      @tamtri6218 9 місяців тому +1

      ok

    • @EhhhCanadian
      @EhhhCanadian 9 місяців тому +8

      I'm so happy I have LGBT family members because I think that's why my mom explained it to me when I was young.

    • @Mothlikeskiwi
      @Mothlikeskiwi 9 місяців тому

      The only thing that pride people do is just make kids nothingness.

  • @TheInfintyithGoofball
    @TheInfintyithGoofball 8 місяців тому +22

    5:36 (for the full context of the conversation) 6:24 you did an amazing job handling such a difficult situation and topic,
    making you cut your hair is just as much about bodily autonomy as everything that happened to you and kids can process that as just as much a no-no without needing to necessarily hear all the gritty,complex scary rest of the story,
    without needing to ask their parents if they can hear about stuff like for example: someone being forced to take feet pics;
    if i was put in that scenario i would've taken a long time to figure out my words and the feet thing that's probably the metaphor i would've used but if parents were in the room they might've disapproved so needless to say you handled that perfectly.

  • @Sara-535
    @Sara-535 6 місяців тому +12

    10:05 god bless that girl for saying that, i almost cried when she said what her parents said ahout gay ppl (im gay) thats so messed up

  • @kate_omega2657
    @kate_omega2657 9 місяців тому +367

    As a child my husband had a terrible family and learned things he shouldn’t have. Now as an adult his sister has said I’ve helped him so much learn new things and to accept himself.

    • @Mothlikeskiwi
      @Mothlikeskiwi 9 місяців тому

      What kind of terrible family?????????

    • @HappyTailsFarmFl
      @HappyTailsFarmFl 8 місяців тому +2

      Huh Wdym as a kid my husband

    • @kate_omega2657
      @kate_omega2657 8 місяців тому +16

      @@HappyTailsFarmFl when my husband was a child

  • @UnownSoup
    @UnownSoup 9 місяців тому +416

    You’d be my favorite teacher too!
    That part about telling kids about serious topics is so true. It’s why I’m glad Bluey exists…and this channel!

    • @nomorewitchcraft9837
      @nomorewitchcraft9837 9 місяців тому +2

      And Arthur.

    • @mi2438
      @mi2438 9 місяців тому

      Bluey like a liberal

    • @paul2019.
      @paul2019. 9 місяців тому +1

      Bluey was in the background of this video, and the psych ward one…

    • @paul2019.
      @paul2019. 9 місяців тому +4

      @@mi2438what do you mean lol

    • @hishamrashid5293
      @hishamrashid5293 9 місяців тому +3

      @@paul2019. a troll perhaps

  • @jaxx_sillylittleguy101
    @jaxx_sillylittleguy101 8 місяців тому +6

    Props to you and that southern teacher who worked with you
    I also love your videos ❤

  • @user-jh9bb6xo5g
    @user-jh9bb6xo5g 6 місяців тому +7

    story time animators are always a delight to watch. Your videos are really relaxing to watch.

  • @itssharktime6560
    @itssharktime6560 9 місяців тому +332

    The sequel that was well worth the wait.

  • @epicgamergoodman7786
    @epicgamergoodman7786 9 місяців тому +882

    i love how illys animation is so much different from any other youtuber I've seen, it really makes me realize how different and unique everyone is

    • @major9137
      @major9137 7 місяців тому +1

      Hey if you saw the owl house did you notice the collected outfit in the background

  • @Atlazuko
    @Atlazuko 7 місяців тому +1

    Kids are really smart! which means they also know what their parents will let them get away with. which can be a massive problem when it's a behavior that will actively get them hurt or the people around them hurt. not all parents deserve kids. I'm so glad you where one of the adults these kids needed!

  • @n3phr1t3.skUllz
    @n3phr1t3.skUllz 9 місяців тому +5

    Seeing her animate her little character browsing the sponsor is so adorable-

  • @minty-1
    @minty-1 9 місяців тому +446

    Kids are always curious they always want to know more and what's happening around them sometimes too curious but you handled it better than 70% of most of the teachers out there.

    • @TheInfintyithGoofball
      @TheInfintyithGoofball 8 місяців тому +5

      honestly it's probably because i would've done in my opinion worse but my guess is more like 90%

  • @LoveSasukeKai
    @LoveSasukeKai 9 місяців тому +498

    I'm outright crying, you guys helped raise those kids in such important ways. Especially telling them about your ex, that one really hit home.

    • @ajscout594
      @ajscout594 9 місяців тому +14

      Same here

    • @Leotastick
      @Leotastick 6 місяців тому +15

      That really felt like one those amazing moments in bluey. What I'm saying is, that was amazing on it own too.

    • @Sanriofan967
      @Sanriofan967 2 місяці тому

      7:34 star butterfly

  • @Frog-Light
    @Frog-Light 7 місяців тому +3

    I've been watching your videos a lot lately, and I just want to say, thank you for always making me smile and feel better about myself. Also I find your voice very calming Lol-

  • @WhileMyGuineaPigGentlyWheeks
    @WhileMyGuineaPigGentlyWheeks 9 місяців тому +2

    Dear Illy, Thank you. I’ve been going through a hard time recently with my mental health, like almost uh “checking out early” of my life if you catch my drift. and I’ve found such a beautiful light through your videos. They make me laugh, smile, and it’s just so beautiful how you put all the things in life the hard times with joy, love, kindness, and laughter, you put it together in such a wonderful way. I just wanted to let you know I appreciate you, you’re a light in the world and I love you, so do my Guinea pigs, Furrn & Winnie. They’re big fans too. ;) Thank You! I Hope this makes you smile like your videos make me smile. Bless You! :)

  • @Sm0key_Cat_
    @Sm0key_Cat_ 9 місяців тому +312

    As a neurodivergent person I heavily relate to Stitch. I was immediately outcasted on my first day of school ever 😭 it’s like they just knew I was different…
    Autism, ADHD, visual dyslexia, schizoaffective, photophobia (severe light sensitivity) and an anxiety disorder is what I was born with 🥲 adding depression and a respiratory condition later in life

    • @emilywright1390
      @emilywright1390 9 місяців тому +41

      (Un)Fun fact, they did!
      I did my undergrad in psychology, and one thing I learned is that Neurotypical people DO immediately clock ND people as different, even when they’re masking as much as possible. They understand something is ‘wrong’ even without knowing what is, to the point that even in interactions where an autistic person was being perfectly “well behaved” and adhering to all social cues, the Neurotypical people STILL ranked them as less likeable than their neurotypical peers
      As somebody with autism… that study will haunt me forever

    • @arospacechaos
      @arospacechaos 9 місяців тому +8

      @@emilywright1390 so you’re telling me my “neurodivergent magnetism” could actually be a real thing?
      Like, I’m ND, and basically all of my friends are also ND, and that didn’t happen on purpose

    • @emilywright1390
      @emilywright1390 9 місяців тому +7

      @@arospacechaos yeah!! I did a whole module on it this year and as my lecturer put it, aut-dar is a very real thing! A lot of your friends are likely to be ND (mine are too) because their brain is wired like yours is, so you recognise each other even before you know you’re all ND :)

    • @arospacechaos
      @arospacechaos 9 місяців тому +2

      @@emilywright1390 cool

    • @Miss._Scarlett
      @Miss._Scarlett 9 місяців тому +4

      When I was in nursery I never talked to the other kids and my mum said that it was so bad I couldn’t remember the names of my classmates 😭

  • @-Some_Random_Chicken-.
    @-Some_Random_Chicken-. 9 місяців тому +352

    The glare he gave when your brother said “thanks, I know”
    A real girl boss right there💅

  • @PrimeMiridian
    @PrimeMiridian 5 місяців тому

    I'm glad this came across my feed, even though I'm a tad late to the party. I also work with kids, and have been for a few months now! And I've very quickly encountered kids similar to each of these examples, leading me to all sorts of challenges and opportunities. Where I'm at in life has brought a lot of,,, teaching moments and the before/after school program is humbling to say the least. I want to be like you, giving your best shot to be a good example and kind of adult these kids need in their life! Especially for the neurodivergent (like me) and troubled kids. I want to love on them all!!! Seeing your perspective and sharing these moments is really special, thank you.
    [P.s. trying to revert from my triggers and stop yelling at the kids! They just keep pushing and pushing til I react sometimes but that's not the kind of response I want to have, nor normalize for these guys. If you, or anyone, has suggestions for how to better interact with limit pushing or just overall conflict, please help a guy out!]

  • @LactoseIntollerance
    @LactoseIntollerance 6 місяців тому

    Bro Istg your videos always make me cry and I don’t know why, you’ll say something so sweet and heart warming and I’ll have to stop myself from sobbing

  • @lemonhoney5754
    @lemonhoney5754 9 місяців тому +94

    10:11 W TEACHER W TEACHER

  • @julesoxana
    @julesoxana 6 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for sharing your story❤ And praying that hope is safe and well and continue to learn and do better❤

  • @stardasuperstar895
    @stardasuperstar895 8 місяців тому

    I love this video, I work at a day camp during the summer myself and have definitely had similar situations to the ones in this video and in the first video (which I just happened to have watched the other day). From the sounds of it you handled your role really well.

  • @artealsouthern5304
    @artealsouthern5304 9 місяців тому +452

    The long awaited sequel is finally here!

    • @Unopposite
      @Unopposite 9 місяців тому +1

      yes. YES. YESSSS!!!!!!

    • @m9216
      @m9216 9 місяців тому +1

      I cannot WAIT for the next one. ( hopefully we get more kiddo stories)

    • @Kadezzz
      @Kadezzz 9 місяців тому

      The drama is good in this one

  • @randobeantv7712
    @randobeantv7712 9 місяців тому +119

    “He was mean to me when I said no about a lot of things” that’s such a good way to put what happened to you. ♥️ Hope sounds a lot like me growing up. I’m glad she had you and the other adults in her life to help set her straight and teach her better. Not to mention to stand up for Phil when he was being targeted.

  • @trioofdominance1043
    @trioofdominance1043 7 місяців тому +2

    these are some very sweet stories. Also i love the Castle in the Sky reference at 8:12, its one of my favorite Ghibli movies and the robot scenes were so emotional!

  • @Glitterkitten_studios-qd6hq
    @Glitterkitten_studios-qd6hq 8 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for everything Illy!! Your stories are so funny and always make me feel safe and smile. 💕

  • @SpeedStar1642
    @SpeedStar1642 9 місяців тому +2951

    Did any of the kids ever know you are an animator? It'd be cool if ya had the situation Emirichu had.

    • @illymation
      @illymation  9 місяців тому +1796

      I hadn't started doing youtube yet! But I do wonder if any of the kids are watching my videos now years later 🤔

    • @musica_boya
      @musica_boya 9 місяців тому +104

      It'd be hella cool, yeah hahhaa

    • @thepagansu_u
      @thepagansu_u 9 місяців тому +426

      ​@@illymationyes they are! Why? I'm one of them! 💛 :)

    • @SpeedStar1642
      @SpeedStar1642 9 місяців тому +32

      It’d be awesome if that was the case!

    • @SpeedStar1642
      @SpeedStar1642 9 місяців тому +88

      @@thepagansu_u Oh snap, for real?!

  • @justsomedragonwithinternet7366
    @justsomedragonwithinternet7366 9 місяців тому +101

    I love how Illy goes into more serious topics than most animation channels, combine that with the fact that we share a lot of the same beliefs, almost perfect channrl

  • @MarsPlata-Haggberg-ef2en
    @MarsPlata-Haggberg-ef2en 8 місяців тому +3

    I have two moms and I remember being told things like “you can’t have two moms, you need a dad” and “two girls Can’t get married/have a baby” but thank god as a kid I knew better then to listen to those kinds of comments

  • @francescam5422
    @francescam5422 9 місяців тому +2

    even better golden rule from a psychologist: treath others the way THEY want to be treated, we are all different. Lots of love, I like your stories.

  • @Jane_8319
    @Jane_8319 9 місяців тому +208

    When the teacher suddenly intervened before you could in such a positive way, I started jumping up and down with excitement. I fucking WISH I had teachers that direct when I was that age. God fucking speed to that woman

  • @karmaflavor3443
    @karmaflavor3443 9 місяців тому +40

    "Don't litter, instead feed harry" is such a creative idea to stop kids from littering!

  • @darukingdom2592
    @darukingdom2592 4 місяці тому +1

    your videos are always so fun to watch! thanks for posting

  • @CompassionateCanvas
    @CompassionateCanvas 7 місяців тому +1

    This is a nice series. Hope you make a third episode! Child-care jobs can be tough, but full of good stories to tell. Children are often misunderstood and raised to follow a "this or that" from someone that can be silly to them. As someone studying in ECE in college, I hope to be a better childcare worker!

  • @TechnologyFML
    @TechnologyFML 9 місяців тому +111

    As somebody who both has a degree in elementary education and was 9 years old when 9/11 happened -- the "talk about it but in an age-appropriate way" is spot-on. Do you divulge all the nitty-gritty details? Absolutely not! You handled the conversation well, and you hit the "sponge, not clay" analogy on the head. 💜

  • @CriticalFangirl
    @CriticalFangirl 9 місяців тому +146

    As a neurospicy gremlin, the Stitch story really got to me. Especially the part about everyone else yelling 🥺

    • @emless5597
      @emless5597 9 місяців тому +6

      I love this comment.😂

    • @eddie.t9837
      @eddie.t9837 9 місяців тому

      I think we can tell r3tard

    • @mazzy_ivy
      @mazzy_ivy 9 місяців тому +6

      Neurospicy lmao i love that word

  • @mariokhannn2
    @mariokhannn2 5 місяців тому

    This video really made me remember how I used to be one of those kids and I'm so happy you spoke to those kids how I never gotten spoken too, golly gee stuff have change.

  • @brothersofcreation3976
    @brothersofcreation3976 5 місяців тому

    Being tired or frustrated and then watching illymantion is great! I love these videos and appreciate the acceptance and love. ❤😊

  • @nutriapeluda
    @nutriapeluda 9 місяців тому +70

    Man that last minute conflict resolution made me tear up, so glad to hear there's people out there willing to step up in dicey situations 🥲

  • @TruelyNotLaim
    @TruelyNotLaim 9 місяців тому +114

    You are my favorite UA-camr and I love the way that you talk about serious topics in a comedic way

    • @Unopposite
      @Unopposite 9 місяців тому +2

      The perfect combo

    • @TruelyNotLaim
      @TruelyNotLaim 9 місяців тому

      My soul briefly left my body when I saw that you hearted my comment edit: also what is the font on your channel banner

    • @nomorewitchcraft9837
      @nomorewitchcraft9837 9 місяців тому

      “THANK YOU FOR ASKING IT” -Chris Griffin

  • @Animazingggg
    @Animazingggg 2 місяці тому

    I love your vids so much! They always motivate me and make me feel better and more secure. Keep uploading, Illysa

  • @Frostflame
    @Frostflame 8 місяців тому +2

    I have two moms as well and I’m glad to report things were pretty alright throughout my school experience, though I know it can still be incredibly hard out there

  • @alejandraalcantar679
    @alejandraalcantar679 9 місяців тому +1654

    As a child who grew up hearing these things with my mom being lesbian and me openly being bi by 12 (20 now and pansexual) thank you. Thank you and your old coworkers for not allowing this to just be said and nothing done about it. You changed that lil boys future in good ways and hopefully the lil girls too

    • @mazzy_ivy
      @mazzy_ivy 9 місяців тому +32

      🩷💛💙 pan pog

    • @sumisudish1492
      @sumisudish1492 9 місяців тому +33

      This is so wholesome 💗

    • @DingArto
      @DingArto 9 місяців тому +72

      @@summerd3214my mother raised me as a Christian, she loves the lord, she came to me a year ago to apologize to me for the years of not accepting me as gay. Her exact words were “I was listing to the wrong voices, not his voice” stop listening to people who preach hatred for they are false prophets

    • @AceLeGoose
      @AceLeGoose 9 місяців тому +23

      @@summerd3214tbh I think it is really wholesome, acceptance of people will always be a good thing in my eyes 🙂

    • @summerd3214
      @summerd3214 9 місяців тому +1

      @@AceLeGoose homosexuality is a sin you satanic leftist

  • @justmebeingweird
    @justmebeingweird 9 місяців тому +152

    can we just appreciate illy? we need more people like her to teach kids about things that absolutely suck but teach it in a way that the kid can understand and that it sn't too much for them? i love the message she sends to her viewers

    • @Mothlikeskiwi
      @Mothlikeskiwi 9 місяців тому

      WHY, why is it so important to teach kid inappropriate things. Like, dude, wdym, please understand that vulnerable. Teaching kid sexaul, attractive is just so weird to me!

    • @justmebeingweird
      @justmebeingweird 9 місяців тому +1

      @@Mothlikeskiwi yeah, i get what u mean but like you need to teach it a an age appropriate way. like when a girl is 9, tell her smth like "hey, you're going to get your first period in the next few years" briefly explain that its normal, you arent dying, there will be blood in your underwear, this is how a pad works. any questions? once a parent thinks the kid is ready to know more, they can choose what to tell and when. but i think little kids should know that not all adults are safe and if they make or do something that makes you feel uncomfy, tell me even if that adult doesnt want anyone to know. hopefully you understand what i mean. js dont think i want to teach a 7 yr old how babies r made. if u want me to explain what im saying more i can

    • @Mothlikeskiwi
      @Mothlikeskiwi 9 місяців тому

      @wehateasphalt What I'm trying to say is that we shouldn't pressure kid serious stuff gay, sex, Tran, you get the deal. Adults should just let kids be kids and not interfere with them. Let them age up a little while longer. But yes, I think that Aduit teaches kids. PRIDE month is everywhere, right now. Kids nowadays are trans. I am a teenager about to turn 15, and I think that kids should not learn LGBTQ. However, adults shouldn't let kids learn inappropriate content. Yeah, blood is okay if not inappropriate. Again, what I'm trying to say is leave the kids alone.

    • @justmebeingweird
      @justmebeingweird 9 місяців тому

      @@Mothlikeskiwi yeah, thats what i thinking.. kids dont need to learn abt that..

    • @Mothlikeskiwi
      @Mothlikeskiwi 9 місяців тому

      @@justmebeingweird agreed

  • @TheresaIsabel239
    @TheresaIsabel239 Місяць тому

    I really love your videos you always make me confident about myself, when I was young I was bullied because I had Asperger & ADHD no one really liked me and because of that I had social anxiety and I wasn’t confident about myself. But now I’m fine I have friends who love me the way I am & im trying to be confident again, Thank you so much for making me happy with your videos❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @luzcarrillo369
    @luzcarrillo369 8 місяців тому +1

    I love how ember,wade,bluey and bingo just chillin in the backround

  • @ticearpey3235
    @ticearpey3235 9 місяців тому +72

    I feel for that boy on the spectrum because I felt something similar going through public school. I acted kinda like him and for the most part, kids weren’t outright mean, they were awkwardly nice, and it was patronizing. They would act nice to me in school but either didn’t mean it, or would blow me off later on.

    • @EddieGaster
      @EddieGaster 9 місяців тому +3

      I was bullied at both primary and high school for being different. This was back in the 90s when autism wasn't mainstream.

  • @CrazyMoon...
    @CrazyMoon... 9 місяців тому +129

    A part 2 I never knew we would have

  • @ScorpyusCovers
    @ScorpyusCovers 8 місяців тому

    I am new to your Channel but I bingewatched all your Videos in two days after work and I think you are amazing. I love your work combined with your stories so much !

  • @koliune
    @koliune 8 місяців тому

    Youre my favorite artist on utube because youre always sending messages, thank you illy!

  • @workspace9044
    @workspace9044 9 місяців тому +29

    LET HIM PAINT💅💅💅💅

  • @jorrcanapperentlydraw
    @jorrcanapperentlydraw 9 місяців тому +72

    I love that your bringing a topic like this to light. A lot of people don’t realize just how much of an impact that a simple interaction with a kid can have on them in the long run. Even a simple yes or no to something they want can alter their personality for years to come.

    • @Mothlikeskiwi
      @Mothlikeskiwi 9 місяців тому +1

      Teaching sexaul kid about sex and pedophiles is weird ok. 🙏 understand that. Yes teaching simple interaction is good for the long run. But yes this comment is mostly right

    • @-cat_in_space-
      @-cat_in_space- 7 місяців тому +9

      @@Mothlikeskiwiteaching kids about potential threats is weird? i learned about that shiz at like 5.

    • @sk8boredd
      @sk8boredd 4 місяці тому

      @@Mothlikeskiwi It's weird alright, I think they should be taught about it at possibly 10-13. SA and Pedophiles are pretty much related to that as well, so it's good to teach kids about them and learn how to avoid them. I was taught about them when I was 10 after my teacher was caught trying to inappropriately touch my classmate. Better to be aware than being unaware about stuff like that.

  • @ClaireDine-df9un
    @ClaireDine-df9un 7 місяців тому

    Everytime i watch illymation I always cry. WELL, in a good way. you videos just hit me mentally idk why

  • @renamation8098
    @renamation8098 7 місяців тому

    I remember being a kid like hope. I wasn't really vocally mean or bullied specific people, I was mostly quiet and kept to myself, but I came from a fairly harsh background and didn't know how to protect myself apart from violence. So when kids started picking up on my weirdness and bullied me or even if I just assumed, that they were talking about me or looking funny at me, I immediately started screaming and throwing things and would try to hurt them. That stopped very soon after I got a new teacher that really apprechiated me as a person and stood up for me. I was still depressed, but she made it easier and made it clear to me, that there were adults in the world kids could trust. I still think of her from time to time and she was amazing.

  • @morganbiddlecom
    @morganbiddlecom 9 місяців тому +148

    As a kid with two moms in the 1990s... I'm glad that teachers stick up for kids like that now.

    • @sirmoony5633
      @sirmoony5633 8 місяців тому

      Mom: "Now look what you did!"
      Dad: "I didn't do anything!" LOL

    • @--------_
      @--------_ 8 місяців тому +2

      @@sirmoony5633 look at his pfp he doesnt look 30. what a liar

  • @thebestpeopleig9539
    @thebestpeopleig9539 9 місяців тому +50

    9:50 w teacher

    • @number1jeckafan
      @number1jeckafan 7 місяців тому +1

      realest

    • @Sugar.glass_4ever
      @Sugar.glass_4ever 7 місяців тому +1

      I was confused when i didnt saw anyone that commented “L teacher” or something along those lines

  • @HeisenbergFam
    @HeisenbergFam 9 місяців тому +503

    When the world didnt expect her to return, she blessed us in the blink of an eye

  • @heathersamantha6797
    @heathersamantha6797 8 місяців тому

    I listened to your song beautiful every day and it helped me get through day by day I want you to know how much you’re helping people❤

  • @TheInfintyithGoofball
    @TheInfintyithGoofball 8 місяців тому

    this video was great and as usual the backgrounds are amazing.

  • @_The_Mad_Scientist_
    @_The_Mad_Scientist_ 9 місяців тому +65

    Illy is my favorite of the UA-cam animators because she’s not afraid to talk about hard situations in her videos. Also her art style and comedic skill. My day is impossible to ruin when Illy posts a video, and believe me, I’ve had some very unfortunate timing in that department. TL:DR, illy is an amazing animator that deserves all the praise she gets. I want to get into animation and illy is a very high form of inspiration.

  • @Addimation
    @Addimation 9 місяців тому +61

    I really love how she gives the people in her stories privacy by not using their real names❤❤ love u Illy!

    • @kerropinii
      @kerropinii 9 місяців тому +1

      who doesn’t do that?

    • @blackqweenmars
      @blackqweenmars 9 місяців тому +2

      @@kerropiniimany people don’t. You don’t really need to because there are plenty of people with the same first name and appearance. Of course don’t throw a persons address, full government name, etc. out on the Internet without their permission but I don’t really see a problem with using the same first name or design. If these kids ever found Illys UA-cam channel, they probably know who they are just by the description.

  • @IylaTaipari
    @IylaTaipari 6 місяців тому +1

    i love all the easter eggs this animator adds into her storys. it grabbs mt attentions

  • @GirlinGarlicBread
    @GirlinGarlicBread 8 місяців тому +1

    This… this video shouldn’t have made me cryyyy AAA-

  • @edward18517
    @edward18517 9 місяців тому +40

    8:47 that kid in the upper left is just having the time of his life XD

  • @annabooher6897
    @annabooher6897 9 місяців тому +213

    “And then what?”
    “He was still mean to me.”
    That was so moving to me and all she needed to understand:)

  • @nezu1673
    @nezu1673 Місяць тому +3

    “To bad, so sad, cry about it💅🗿"

  • @Lazy_Artist129
    @Lazy_Artist129 7 місяців тому +1

    My childhood was alot like Hope's i might not remember alot of it, but from what i DO remember it was not a childhood. No kid should go through what i went through or anything similar ot worse. Kids are indeed like sponges, they take the words of their parents, teachers, and other adults directly to their heart.

  • @crafto6881
    @crafto6881 9 місяців тому +48

    You're one of the few animators who still do story time. I really miss the large scope but I'm glad that we still have one.

  • @majema007
    @majema007 9 місяців тому +208

    We need more people in this world like you.
    - A caustic smartass who genuinely loves what you do.

  • @yinja3406
    @yinja3406 9 місяців тому

    i really like the animation. great job and i hope all of you have a great day

  • @hugoedelarosa
    @hugoedelarosa 7 місяців тому

    The animation in this channel just keeps getting better and better.

  • @MorglortheMangler
    @MorglortheMangler 9 місяців тому +25

    I have to give Illy a lot of credit, it takes a lot of hard work and patience to work with kids especially nowadays. Stitch was my favorite part of the story and I loved his Stitch doll and backpack, it was a nice touch. This video was great and thank you for sharing it with us.

  • @TheWarriorWithDucks
    @TheWarriorWithDucks 9 місяців тому +36

    I’m impressed that it took less than a month for this new video to come out.

    • @illymation
      @illymation  9 місяців тому +32

      my team has been working really hard to help me upload monthly!

    • @TheWarriorWithDucks
      @TheWarriorWithDucks 9 місяців тому +12

      @@illymation You should tell them that they’re doing a great job.

  • @izukudripdoriya114
    @izukudripdoriya114 7 місяців тому +2

    i love this story and i love the little things in the background to. Like the elemental, toh and starv the forces of evil manequins.

  • @Axylotl.hehe.
    @Axylotl.hehe. 8 місяців тому

    Your videos are always so good!!! Thanks for entertaining me and te rest of youtube!

  • @knd20221
    @knd20221 9 місяців тому +27

    About Hope: I read "My Brain is Different" (Read: Bean Cup) and I will never forget something that one of the narrators said about their experience working with "problem kids" while being neurodivergent herself: "These kids are not trouble. They are in trouble." Holy crow that was so important for me.

  • @anaiyahluther
    @anaiyahluther 9 місяців тому +46

    I like "treat others the way *they'd* like to be treated." more than "treat others the way you'd like to be treated." Everyone's different! A big hug might be comforting to you but overwhelming for someone else!

  • @ThomasMatherne
    @ThomasMatherne 4 місяці тому +1

    The thing about the picking on you said about is for younger kids, some teachers aren't caring any more. I've had to deal with a lot of situations with ADHD. I also agree with the fact that kids need slight information and are like sponges.

  • @Thesadflower.
    @Thesadflower. 9 місяців тому

    You are the best person and teacher that I have ever met be yourself and continue making these amazing videos

  • @thatoneowlhousekid6413
    @thatoneowlhousekid6413 9 місяців тому +48

    Does anybody else appreciate how much nods she doesn’t the background to like movies and TV shows it’s amazing ⭐️🤩

  • @Spirit-pt1ib
    @Spirit-pt1ib 9 місяців тому +61

    I hope Phil is doing well today. Props to that teacher for sticking up for him and his mom's 😤👍

  • @l0n3lystar_
    @l0n3lystar_ 9 місяців тому +1

    0:41 “Thanks, I know😌💅” 😂😂😂

  • @karl6683
    @karl6683 8 місяців тому +1

    1:25 I love the detail and easter eggs here, i love when yt animators do this.
    For example, I think that bin is grimace, the twister box on the shelf, the elemental posters,
    Plus, at 1:29, the elemental teddies on the fireplace and the elemental book on the bookshelf, PLUS, I think thats the teenage kraken girl plushie also on the fireplace! I loved the teenage kraken movie❤❤
    Edit: Also double plus to all the other little easter eggs hidden in this video, put them in the replies!❤

  • @gabrielcousins2605
    @gabrielcousins2605 9 місяців тому +46

    9:44 Laying down the LAW!

  • @Ipostwhatiwant.
    @Ipostwhatiwant. 9 місяців тому +53

    Man I’m so glad she stood up for Phil

  • @Nebula_Blitzar
    @Nebula_Blitzar 7 місяців тому +2

    0:39 LOOK AT THE BLUEY PLUSHIESSSSS YOU ARE NOW MY FAVE UA-camR