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Title: And then they do something that surprises you...
Post by: Chaunte on September 15, 2005, 10:09:15 PM
Post by: Chaunte on September 15, 2005, 10:09:15 PM
My daughter (15), who never participates in extracurricular activities, told me she joined a school club today. The club is geared towards promoting acceptance of gays, lesbians, bi-sexual and transgendered people within her high school.
No, she does not know about me; or, if she has guessed, she hasn't brought it up. She does have a couple of school friends who are gay and lesbian, so I am assuming that she is doing this to support them.
I post this not only to brag about my daughter, but to say that this gives me hope for the future...
Chaunte
No, she does not know about me; or, if she has guessed, she hasn't brought it up. She does have a couple of school friends who are gay and lesbian, so I am assuming that she is doing this to support them.
I post this not only to brag about my daughter, but to say that this gives me hope for the future...
Chaunte
Title: Re: And then they do something that surprises you...
Post by: stephanie_craxford on September 16, 2005, 06:14:24 AM
Post by: stephanie_craxford on September 16, 2005, 06:14:24 AM
Hello Chaunte
Isn't it wonderful the way most teens are so accepting these days. It's so unfortunate that a lot of parents and adults don't follow their example. This bodes well for GLBT 's in the future, but then I'm the eternal optimist :) However having said that there has to be a start somewhere, so it might as well be your daughters generation as those that have gone before her have left a lot to be done.
Just my thoughts
Steph
Isn't it wonderful the way most teens are so accepting these days. It's so unfortunate that a lot of parents and adults don't follow their example. This bodes well for GLBT 's in the future, but then I'm the eternal optimist :) However having said that there has to be a start somewhere, so it might as well be your daughters generation as those that have gone before her have left a lot to be done.
Just my thoughts
Steph
Title: Re: And then they do something that surprises you...
Post by: Shelley on September 16, 2005, 09:24:50 AM
Post by: Shelley on September 16, 2005, 09:24:50 AM
Great to hear. You must be doing something right Chaunte.
Shelley
Shelley
Title: Re: And then they do something that surprises you...
Post by: Chaunte on September 17, 2005, 12:40:05 AM
Post by: Chaunte on September 17, 2005, 12:40:05 AM
Thank you.
I think my voice went up in pitch by a step or so when she told me about the club. I was suddenly expecting her to ask if I am transgendered. I'm not sure how I would have answered. I would like to think I would have been truthful...
Chaunte
I think my voice went up in pitch by a step or so when she told me about the club. I was suddenly expecting her to ask if I am transgendered. I'm not sure how I would have answered. I would like to think I would have been truthful...
Chaunte