In class today we talked about acceptance of different lifestyles. We watched clips on the transgender girl from America's Next Top Model and I was saddened when one of the girls was outcasting her because she was transgender. Her only reasoning for it was because she came from a Southern little town where that is just not acceptable. Who is she to judge someone she doesn't even know just because she is "different" than her. I believe it all comes from how you were raised.
I come from a Christian family but I know that my family would not outcast anyone just because of their lifestyle. I have a best friend whom I've known for almost all my life and she has a three year old son. Her husband is very close-minded to say it in a polite way. One day my best friend and I went shopping and her son came along. Well when we got into the jewlery section he picked up a tiara and started playing with it. My friend and I thought this was too cute so we took a picture of him with it on. When his father saw it he was furious! He said don't ever put that stuff on him again. I asked him why and he said because his son was not a homo. (his words not mine) I was just astonished but that is how his father is. His son has to do guy things and play with guy things. Some of my best friends are gay and I love them even more because everyday they are faced with close-minded people but they overcome it.
We can't help how our parents teach us things growing up but we don't have to do the same thing with our own children. People of different race, color, sex, lifestyles, etc. should be accepted for who they are. Never judge a book by its cover!
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Acceptance. A word that is sometimes hard for people to understand and wrap their minds around. We (the educated) tend to take pride in the acceptance of people with different lifestyles from us. But what about the people that are not as accpeting? Like the rest of the world.
I recently found out that my brother is gay. I have known almost his whole life and I was not shocked when I found out, but it hit hard and I reacted in a way I did not think I would. I cried and have not been able to stop crying. And its not because I am ashamed but I am scared for him. He has yet to tell me and some of the other members of our family. I know this is going to be hard for all of us and accepting this new lifestyle for all of us (we do things as a family) will be hard. But hopefully we will all make an effort and grow together.
I just hope that the world and even the rest of our family when they find out will be as accepting as my mother has been.
Acceptance is a very strong word. As much as people think they are ok with homosexuality, it usually comes to bite them in the butt when they are exposed to it.
Smokin'joan, I hope you don't feel bad about the fact that you are crying a lot over this. It is a very big lifestyle change, not only for your brother, but also for you. I admire your courage through this and I's sure your brother loves the support, even if it is hard to come by. We know that it is hard for you to understand some things, but be sure to put yourself in your brother's position and see how hard it is for him too.
I think that if everyone could take a step back from opinions or whatever it is that is making the acceptance hard, we would have a much more accepting world. I know that will never happen but a girl can dream.
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