Make The School Your Ally

Last week, I addressed preparing your LGBT child for possible bullying during the school year.  It’s a straight parent’s homework! Most importantly, you want to make the school your ally.  How do you do this? Talk to the school personnel to discover what they regard as bullying.  However, keep in mind that often teachers and…

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When School Feels Dangerous To Your LGBT Child

GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, is the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe schools for all students. New data from the GLSEN National School Climate Survey of LGBT students shows that although homophobic remarks and verbal harassment in schools has leveled off for the first time in a decade, nevertheless…

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