by Tiffany Miller

Created on: July 03, 2010   Last Updated: July 06, 2010

OK, this isn't going to be college paper material but this is how I feel about this. I have nothing against anyone, any person, because that's what we ALL are. I do not believe in segregation. That is degenerative to the cause. How can you expect equal rights and ask to be separated?

Yes, kids are picked on in school. Adults harass each other and I would even go as far as to say bully one another- in and out of the work place. If we are to teach our children tolerance and if we are to evolve as a society I think that we should incorporate classes in the schools. Extra credit type classes or an alternative option to home-ech (or what ever) class for people who are confused or curious. And that can be anyone not just a trans gender or homosexual.

There should be more peer counseling and open minded parents. If my child came to me and told me he/she was homosexual or if my child had, well, any sort of identity issues, for one I hope that I would be the first one to notice, I'd like to think I wouldn't have to over hear a phone conversation or get a letter from the school, and two I would not chastise him/her.

If it is your belief that such a thing is just a faze, try spending time with that child and have inquisitive, two open-minded side conversations. One of two things can happen, you may become more open minded or your child will grow out of it. I'd hate to think that you would still tell your child there very adult feelings are wrong. If the out come is that they are still homosexual and you do not think that that is possible than you didn't spend enough time with them and you did not listen to what your child was telling you. Your child was trusting you with something very personal to them and you will have a suffered relationship for the rest of your life do to that breach in trust.

 If you are a good parent you will notice your child's grades slipping or bruises or markings from being bullied, or a great distaste or negativity toward going to school. If this was a drastic case with my child I may seriously consider home schooling. Because I would rather my child's social skills be hindered than there academics. There are organizations, groups, scholarships, 16+clubs, and numerous counseling and educational resources out there. If there was a class then these things, skills, and beliefs could be taught. People are people no matter if they believe or behave differently than you. If there was more tolerance taught on a grade school level then kids going through those years of self discovery and trying to figure out who and what they are, and what they believe in, they  would be much less fearful and a little more grounded.

Furthermore, It would set the grounds for a more open-minded and tolerant future for society. Don't tell me you want world peace then turn around and disown your own child. 

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