Michael Morones was found hanging in his bedroom last month, after he was bullied at school for being a fan of My Little Pony.
The 11-year-old from North Carolina is currently in hospital on life support.
Speaking to ABC news, Michael’s parents say the youngster, who suffers from ADHD, was a fan of Pinkie Pie, the excitable pony.
Stepfather Shannon Suttle said: "Michael was upset because the kids were calling him gay for liking a girls’ TV show.
"His mum and I told him that it didn’t matter what other people think. It only matters what he thinks.
"He said to us that the other kids were telling him he was gay for loving Pinkie Pie and they were trying to make him feel ashamed for being gay.
"We said that we didn’t care if he was gay or straight; he was our son and we would love him."
Sadly Michael returned home from school on the 23rd January 2014 and attempted to take his own life.
Speaking about his fight for recovery, Michael’s mum Tiffany Morones-Suttle said: "We won't know for months how much is going to heal.
"It could even be years before we find out what potential for healing he has."
But his parents refuse to blame their son’s alleged bullies, explaining:
“I don't think that's what Mike would want. I would rather teach people how to do right than turn around than punish, because punishment doesn't always work."
A Michael Morones Recovery Fund has been set up to help pay for Michael's care, and has already received over 5,000 likes.