7 year old Gets Busted For Explaining GAY

[KRL]

What a bunch of bullshit to discipline a kid over this.


Boy's Talk of His Gay Mothers Sets Off Furor in Louisiana

A 7-year-old Louisiana boy was disciplined by his elementary school for telling a second-grade classmate that he had two mothers and explaining that gay meant "when a girl likes a girl," the American Civil Liberties Union says.

The incident occurred when the class was lined up for recess and a classmate asked Marcus about his mother and father. Marcus responded that he had two mothers, not a mother and father. When the other child asked why, Marcus told him that it was because his mother was gay. The other child then asked what that meant, and Marcus explained, "Gay is when a girl likes another girl."

According to the A.C.L.U. account, Marcus's teacher scolded him in front of his classmates, told him that "gay" is a bad word he should not say in school, and then sent him to the principal's office.

The boy, Marcus McLaurin, was referred to the school's behavior clinic, where he was ordered to write the sentence "I will never say the word `gay' in school again" over and over, the civil liberties group said.

The group has written to the Ernest Gallet Elementary School in Youngsville, La., demanding that it remove all mention of the incident from Marcus's record, refrain from restricting his speech in the future, and apologize to him and his mother.

"The school called me the day it happened and said Marcus was in trouble for using foul language, and behaving inappropriately," the boy's biological mother, Sharon Huff, said. "I didn't know what he'd said because the assistant principal said he didn't feel comfortable repeating it over the phone. He told me Marcus would bring home a note. I was imagining something horrible. But when Marcus came home with the note, all it said was that he'd told another child I was gay, and explained what gay meant."

Administrators at the school in Youngsville, 57 miles southwest of Baton Rouge, did not return calls. But Dr. H. James Easton, the superintendent of the Lafayette Parish School System, released a statement yesterday disputing the A.C.L.U. account and saying the school's actions had nothing to do with the issue of sexual orientation.

"I have concluded," he said, "that the discipline was related to ordinary student disturbances, which were hindering the classroom learning process and which were addressed in an appropriate fashion by the teacher and school administrator."

He added, "The student was not belittled or embarrassed and this entire matter was reported based on a lack of accurate information."

Ms. Huff, who moved to Louisiana six months ago to be with her partner, Heather Manley, said Marcus had not previously faced any problem about having two mothers and seemed withdrawn after the Nov. 11 incident at school.

"To tell a 7-year-old boy that he can't talk about his family not only makes that child feel confused and hurt, it violates his constitutional right to free speech and equal treatment," said Ken Choe, a lawyer for American Civil Liberties Lesbian and Gay Rights Project who is handling the matter.





Last edited by KRL at Dec 3 2003, 10:08 AM

[sarah_webinc]

they were on BBC overnight radio last night. It is shameful.

[gigi]

ABsolutely pathetic....that poor boy.

Added:
Ya know, notice how the super didn't say exactly what 'really' happened according to the school's account? If the ACLU's account was truly 'fictional' as he claims, you'd think he'd want to clear that up with specifics no? *shakes head*





Last edited by gigi at Dec 3 2003, 07:40 AM

[cherrylula]

Why the hell would any parents try and teach a 7 year old what the word "gay" means???

I have seen situations like this, and they tell their kids they are roomates until they are old enough to understand the reality of it.

Kids say stupid things, and do not realize it. Its a shame to see such a burden placed on such a young kid having to explain his mom's sex life to his friends at school when it is totally not necessary. Especially in the south!

Love the pic, wonder which one is "dad," its hard to tell.

[Buff]

Little brat deserved to be disciplined -- that's not an accurate definition of the word.

[KRL]

Originally posted by cherrylula@Dec 3 2003, 10:54 AM

Love the pic, wonder which one is "dad," its hard to tell.

They both look like "dads".

[cherrylula]

And if the parents were cocksmokers, and not lesbians, you can be sure they would be trying to take the kid away from them.

[Vick]

I hereby nominate Ernest Gallet Elementary School for the Assclown of the year Award


What a backwards bunch

[cherrylula]

Hey what the hell... someone should design a line of kids clothing, call it GAY brand for kids. Teach them about GAY as soon as possible.

Maybe even do BABY GAY, and dress them up like little gay boys and girls so they grasp it early on in life. Help them understand what gay means!

Button up style shirts for the girls, pleated slacks, maybe some butch boots, and pink overalls for the boys... it will be smashing!

[Vick]

It's just like any fad it retracts before impact
And just like fashion it's a passion for the with it and hip
If you got the goods they'll come and buy it just to stay in the clique

[Fletch XXX]

just proof that even 2 moms cant raise a kid correctly.

without dad women will FUCK UP KIDS.

[Diamond Jim]

It's stupid shit like this that forces PD to be a liberal....

I don't remember seeing this couple or any females that look like them on any of the lesbian paysites *I'VE* seen....

Maybe the ACLU should do something about that while they're on the case....

Originally posted by KRL@Dec 3 2003, 10:06 AM

[KRL]

Originally posted by Fletch XXX@Dec 3 2003, 11:34 AM
just proof that even 2 moms cant raise a kid correctly.

without dad women will FUCK UP KIDS.

I disagree. Mothers are the ones that instill the most in kids. My father was always away on business, never got to see him as much growing up.

My mother was a gem and gave us a great upbringing.



Last edited by KRL at Dec 3 2003, 11:41 AM

[Fletch XXX]

Originally posted by KRL+Dec 3 2003, 08:41 AM-->