Kelly Clarkson Reveals Daughter River Is Being Bullied For Her Dyslexia

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This touching moment from Kelly Clarkson‘s talk show will no doubt have everyone tearing up! During The Kelly Clarkson Show on Tuesday, the 40-year-old singer got emotional while chatting with guest Henry Winkler about the challenges she and ex-husband Brandon Blackstock’s 8-year-old daughter River Rose Blackstock has faced due to her dyslexia.

Kelly began the vulnerable convo by praising the 77-year-old actor, who is also dyslexic, for writing several children’s books over the years: She then revealed her daughter was “getting bullied at school for not being able to read like all the other kids.” Related: Kelly Clarkson Dropped Two New Breakup Anthems — Listen! Ugh, that is so awful!

No one should ever be made fun of for having a learning disability. Kelly noted she “didn’t know how common” dyslexia was, while Henry said that 1 in 5 children are diagnosed.

He added: Kelly went on to share that after River’s school did a presentation on dyslexia, she started to feel more “empowered” — especially once learning how the Barry star and other celebrities have been open about it in the past, recalling: Looking directly into the camera, Henry then told the host’s daughter: Yes!