Why Did the Public Stand up for Alyssa Milano's 'Hardworking' 12-Year-Old Son after 'Bullying'?

The public has stood up for Alyssa Milano's son after he was bullied on social media amid his mom's controversial post about his baseball trip. The doting mom has also responded to the harsh comments.

As an update concerning the recent controversial plea for funds scenario involving Hollywood star Alyssa Milano, the "Who's the Boss?" talent shared a lengthy message directed to the public. She took to her Instagram to address the backlash she received from asking people for donations for her 12-year-old son's baseball team trip.

In addition to Alyssa standing up for Milo Bugliari, whom she shares with her husband, David Bugliari, fans have also supported Milo. Many made it clear that sending nasty messages to a young boy is not ok.

Alyssa's post depicted a screenshot of someone directly addressing Milo and telling him that his mom is "selfish" for asking others for money, citing that she has a net worth of "10 million dollars." Milo responded by making the social media user aware of his young age and defending his mom.

A part of Milo's loving mother's caption accompanying her post read, "Regardless of how you feel about me, going on to my hardworking 12 year old son's Instagram page and leaving these kinds of messages is so horrid. Leave the kids alone. Let them play baseball."

Similarly, one fan wrote, "Imagine bullying a 12-year-old." Another asserted, "How awful to harass a child like this! [...] Sad days that people think they can do this." Someone else highlighted, "It's scary how unhinged people are."

Another part of Alyssa's message explained that contrary to popular belief, she cannot afford to pay for every kid and each of their family's expenses involved in the trip costs. Additionally, Alyssa divulged, "Also, if I did pay for everyone—my trolls would find something else to be hurtful about."

Regardless of what the haters say, Alyssa remains a devoted mother to Milo and Elizabella Bugliari. Alyssa adores her kids and motherhood as a whole. In an interview, she disclosed that she "realized [her] purpose" the first time she held her son.

Alyssa Milano went further to say that she felt like her life truly began after Milo was born and spoke about how becoming a mother gave her a significant confidence boost.

As previously reported on January 25:

Alyssa Milano recently took to X to ask fans for help raising funds for her son's baseball team to go on tour. The response from the public was mixed, with some Twitter users expressing discontent over the request.

Notable reactions included a pointed critique, "The rich asking the poor! EAD fund it yourself." Given her perceived financial status, another user echoed, "You could pay for the trip, and your accountant wouldn't even notice a spike in your spending."

The term "privileged" also surfaced in the discourse, with another user commenting on the perceived disparity between Milano's means and the typical fundraising efforts for such activities. More critics told Milano she was a socialist and asked why she wouldn't pay for it instead of asking people with less money than her to do it.

Despite the criticism, Milano's affection for her son has been a consistent theme on social media. She has often shared moments of pride, such as when her son graduated elementary school, sharing her emotional journey as a mother. Milano's posts show a mother's pride in her son's achievements and the normalcy of supporting her child's passions.

The GoFundMe page shows that the fundraising effort has garnered considerable attention, with numerous donations flowing in. However, the debate sparked by Milano's appeal underscores the ongoing conversation about celebrity, privilege, and the appropriate ways to engage with the public on personal causes. At the time of reporting, the BIRDS 12U Travel Fund on GoFundMe had raised $6,945 of its $10,000 goal with the support of 221 donors.