Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

LGBT

LWolf

(46,179 posts)

10. He's a good student.

Reply to pinto (Reply #9)

Sat Jan 10, 2015, 08:53 PM

Jan 2015

And a good person. I tend to do just that; normalize it. The difference between myself and his other teachers is that they ignore it, but are offended. I am matter-of-fact and don't really care, except in wanting to make sure that we are a safe, supportive environment for him, and for everyone else.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

10 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

I'm thinking about [View all] LWolf Jan 2015 OP

Keep an eye on safety. yeoman6987 Jan 2015 #1

adolescence is a time of identity formation d_r Jan 2015 #2

Let him be himself and don't let others try to stop him from being himself. Fearless Jan 2015 #3

+1 nomorenomore08 Jan 2015 #4

That's my take, LWolf Jan 2015 #5

Be thankful that it isn't the case. For too many it is. Fearless Jan 2015 #6

Yes. LWolf Jan 2015 #7

+100! Fearless Jan 2015 #8

I'd suggest, take the high road as you seem to be doing. He gets his classwork in, right? pinto Jan 2015 #9

He's a good student. LWolf Jan 2015 #10