my opinion
Yeah that's a tough position to be put in. Especially when it involves children in jr high. I remember Jr High it can be tough, especially to just be yourself.
First off were all human beings and therefore should be treated with equal respect. I know homosexuals especially in Jr High if they decide to "come out of the closet" arent given the respect and dignity they deserve, including by the teachers in some cases.
But as far as advice, that's a tough debate. How DO YOU explain what to tell a kid whose in jr high and is gay? hmmm well to say "be yourself" is an understatement. Like one said you can be "yourself" but then have a mob against you, or you can keep it quiet and possibly do more psychological harm in the long run. ANyways tough issue, my only advice is to just listen to the kid and let him know that he's ok, just be himself and jr high and high school isn't the end, it's only the beginning. But That's easier said then done!!!
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