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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsOne fifth grader was thankful for two dads. That triggered this substitute's homophobic rant.
When a substitute teacher in a Utah County school asked a class of 5th graders what they were thankful for this Thanksgiving, one child couldnt wait to answer. He told the class how happy he was to have finally be adopted, and live in a loving home with two caring fathers.
Unfortunately, the childs excitement caused the substitute to subject him and his entire class to a undeserved, raging spew of homophobia, to the point that students had to leave the class against the substitutes orders and beg the principal to remove her.
The incident took place at Deerfield Elementary in Cedar Hills, Utah whose school theme this month, ironically, emphasizes the need for communication and respect for diversity. Josh and Louis van Amstel the parents of the child, and the latter of whom is known for being a professional dancer on Dancing with the Stars took to social media. The child remains unnamed, due to fears that his adoption could be revoked.
As reported by The Salt Lake Tribune, the van Amstels child was subjected to directed bullying from the substitute after he revealed to her that he was part of a same-sex family. The 30 kid-classroom was subjected to 10 minutes of her own views, [saying] how homosexuality is wrong and two men living together is a sin.' She reportedly said directly to the student that being adopted by a stable, providing gay couple is nothing to be thankful for.
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A reminder: homophobia is real and it can even affect those who aren't gay.
See also: Three Utah Girls Stood Up To a Teacher Who Condemned a Boy For Having Two Dads Brava!
Oh, just another reminder: gay people are minorities who face discrimination, too.
Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)appears to be something akin to the south end of a north bound horse. She needs both an attitude adjustment and a different line of work, perhaps digging ditches somewhere would be something for which she would be better suited.
Girard442
(6,070 posts)Alongside the war criminals. The Deplorables will love it.
TreasonousBastard
(43,049 posts)Things like this don't make me hate the haters any more, but give me hope that we are learning at last.
Rrj45
(16 posts)Im so glad that the students and the school board stuck up for him. Depending on where youre living that wouldnt always be the outcome.