Comments on: One Ellen DeGeneres is not enough

By: Absence Alternatives

Absence Alternatives — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:11:15 +0000

Thank you for visiting and commenting. And thank you really for being a wonderful parent/role model. Because that’s what we are: the first line of defense, the most basic role model our kids have. If we don’t start it from home, there is no winning this battle. It’s tough dealing with peer pressures, it’s tough for us to watch our kids deal with peer pressures, but a line has to be drawn somewhere. And kudos to you for standing up to the other parents. Sometimes we are worried that this may cause our kids to become unpopular etc. It’s a delicate balance to reach. I wish all of us good luck in fighting the good fight!

By: Beka

Beka — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:35:22 +0000

This isn’t exactly a timely response to your posting, but I read this post hot on the heels of Danny Miller’s “Fat Jokes Aren’t Funny” post, which led me to you. The two cases you wrote about are just a shameful reflection on our culture. And as a parent of two junior high schoolers, I do consider it my responsibility to teach my children better than this. I remember my son using “gay” as an insult once. My husband quickly responded that “gay” is not an insult and reminded him of all of our friends who are gay. Ironically, both my kids have openly gay friends at school, but the term is still used pretty widely this way. I have had two of my son’s friends use it while riding in my car, and I have told them both that we don’t use that term in our family and explained why. I also let one mother know about our conversation. I figure the more education the better.
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By: Absence Alternatives

Absence Alternatives — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 05:55:05 +0000

Thank you so much for visiting and commenting. Unbelievable is right. I have often been made speechless by what some people would do/say.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 03:39:13 +0000

I just went over to that Facebook page about Constance. I am speechless. Actually, no I am not! If they want a poll (!) about who is right, them or Constance, let’s flood it with support for Constance. Break their stupid ranting site with so many comments of support. Unbelievable….

By: Anastasia

Anastasia — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 11:47:37 +0000

Sometimes I get so mad. I hope I can raise my kids to be themselves and be able to stand up for what’s right,

You’re absolutely right about the parents need to step in and teach their kids how to act. I want to punch people over and over again.
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By: Maureen@IslandRoar

Maureen@IslandRoar — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 01:09:20 +0000

God I love you! This post is amazing. You are amazing. I hadn’t heard about Constance’s story but it’s so frustrating and cruel. The girl in MA is all over the news here. It fell thru the cracks on so many levels. Her parents apparently did contact the school who dropped the ball. A teacher reported hearing some bullying and nothing was done. How could this go on so long right in the halls?? And yes, these girls’ parents. I would be so saddened if my kid treated someone even remotely like this. AND so ashamed of myself. I have always taught my kids it’s not enough to just not agree with people doing this crap. You have to find the courage to speak up. ANd when you do, you’ll usually find there is someone who feels the same as you and maybe you’ve given them the courage to stand up to it as well. Act, do the right thing. Because we all have to live with ourselves.
Thank you for this post.
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By: Shelli

Shelli — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 21:52:20 +0000

Whenever I hear some kid (because let’s face it, it’s usually kids or those with the mentality of a kid) say “that’s so gay”, I snap at them! I point out that such-and-such object can’t be gay, because it lacks the ability to have sex, AND it can’t be happy (when they try to backpedal by using the old definition) because in order to be happy, it must be capable of emotion. The looks I get are priceless, to say the least!

Thanks to your post, I now have another comeback: “buy a thesaurus!”

I’ve been following the MS case for a very long time, and it makes my blood boil every time I see or hear some new form of discrimination related to it, and other cases around the country. This is the first time I’ve seen pics from the “real” prom. Boiling over again.
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By: Absence Alternatives

Absence Alternatives — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 22:51:13 +0000

Exactly my hopes too!

Thanks for visiting and commenting! Congrats on your husband’s new CD!

By: Technobabe

Technobabe — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:49:26 +0000

Unknown Mami sent me over here and I am glad she did. Your writing about this issue is right on and I am disgusted and ashamed of the human race in Mississippi. The hatred and intolerance being taught by the parents is being taught across the country. My only hope for the world is that these ignorant people are in the minority still. Hopefully some of their children will see their parents for what they really are and will use their own brains to figure out how to get along with others and not think they are better than others. .-= Technobabe´s last blog...Wizard Of Aaahs and Oohs =-.

By: Absence Alternatives

Absence Alternatives — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 07:10:16 +0000

It is harder to change the behavior of older generations. You can only do your best. And work on the younger ones.

I read that in Germany they have the equivalent phrase too! It’s a worldwide plague. Ugh.

That’s so hetero. I love it!