Reply #4: I think any child, gay or not, would unlikely make the distinction [View All]

[KSinTX]

between whose pain is worse. I know there are teachers who are enablers (jocks "pick on" the nerds, cheerleaders "tease" the geeks) but whatever the reason, there needs to be protection for all. Most teachers do not endorse or abide such misbehavior but in many schools their hands are tied due to overly indulgent parental interference. I don't minimize anyone's pain and harassment but it cuts across all social boundaries and is marked by arbitrary social groupings. In many cases, the kids accused of being gay are not. Horrifically, these violent verbal and physical attacks too often result in injury and, in worst cases, death - both from instigators and retaliators.

Good having the discussion :)