[Hoyadonis]

I'm sorry that this is happening to your son, OP. I think your solutions are:

(1) buy him an iPhone or

(2) stand up to the bullying in some capacity.

Not to grandstand, but this is one of the many reasons why I strongly believe children - certainly preteens - should not have phones. They obviously cannot comprehend the function of these devices, and certainly cannot comprehend the danger of these devices. Tragically, at this point, it would take a law to change the status quo, and it seems the the gerontocracy of American government cannot comprehend or is apathetic to the underrated crisis of mental health that mobile phones, social media, etc. is obviously causing amongst children.

I'm sorry that your kid is a victim of this unprecedented modern phenomenon. After this debacle is hopefully resolved, encourage you to share his experience and your thoughts with a lawmaker if you see fit.