08-05-2012, 06:35 PM
First things first, you are already off to a fantastic start!!! Some parents have moved, but, even that doesn't solve the problem unless you move to a town that happens to be really supportive of queer issues. This is rare even in cities that have large gay straight alliances.
"I basically explained to him what homosexuality is and you are born that way which makes it perfectly natural and that people who make fun of gay people are ignorant and small minded."
Does he understand that it is wrong for him to be called these names. This is great, but terms like ignorance and small minded might be hard to crunch at a young age. Maybe at some point you will have to go into talk to the faculty. This can be tough as many of them, if not very open and accepting, will say, tell your kid not to act gay! This of course is absurd!
The truth of the matter is, there is precedence for lawsuits if a school doesn't act to protect ALLL kids from bullying. Because it is relevant, here is a recent interview I did with Jamie Nabozony who is an expert and huge advocate on the subject. Maybe if there is enough interest in the school, you can pull him into speaking. Though, I know Jamie is very busy!!! (Iterview with Jamie Nabozny) Nonetheless, something will need to be done sooner or later if the bullying continues. It can't be ignored when it continues. It will only get worse if ignored and not taken head on. And unfortunately, going into to try and take care of it can cause problems too. But hopefully the school will figure it out if they know that they can be sued!!!
Keep us updated! Tell your son he rocks for me. Your family is amazing, and keep doing what you are doing!!! It pays off. I am so thankful for my mom's support for when I came out. She knew I was gay a long time before I knew (Thank you Immediate Family - Mom
You're doing the right thing! ! !
"I basically explained to him what homosexuality is and you are born that way which makes it perfectly natural and that people who make fun of gay people are ignorant and small minded."
Does he understand that it is wrong for him to be called these names. This is great, but terms like ignorance and small minded might be hard to crunch at a young age. Maybe at some point you will have to go into talk to the faculty. This can be tough as many of them, if not very open and accepting, will say, tell your kid not to act gay! This of course is absurd!
The truth of the matter is, there is precedence for lawsuits if a school doesn't act to protect ALLL kids from bullying. Because it is relevant, here is a recent interview I did with Jamie Nabozony who is an expert and huge advocate on the subject. Maybe if there is enough interest in the school, you can pull him into speaking. Though, I know Jamie is very busy!!! (Iterview with Jamie Nabozny) Nonetheless, something will need to be done sooner or later if the bullying continues. It can't be ignored when it continues. It will only get worse if ignored and not taken head on. And unfortunately, going into to try and take care of it can cause problems too. But hopefully the school will figure it out if they know that they can be sued!!!
Keep us updated! Tell your son he rocks for me. Your family is amazing, and keep doing what you are doing!!! It pays off. I am so thankful for my mom's support for when I came out. She knew I was gay a long time before I knew (Thank you Immediate Family - Mom
You're doing the right thing! ! !