Earlier in the week, many bloggers wrote about Derrick Martin (above) - the gay Georgia high school student who got school permission to take a male date to prom. It was a "feel-good" story, especially after the whole Constance McMillen prom-cancelling fiasco.
Unfortunately, as happens way to often in real life, Derricks parents kicked him out of their house after this came to light - according to Towleroad. So much for the "feel-good story of the week" ...
How can Derrick's parents NOT be proud of him?!? Not only does Derrick tutor at-risk elementary and middle school students after school - he has earned a full scholarship to college. His parents should be ashamed of their small-mindedness.
The mind boggles. What a rotten thing to do.
ReplyDeleteAnd you know that if he had taken a gun and killed someone his family would still profess their love and support of him. I really hate humans sometimes.
ReplyDeleteYes--Shame On Them!! Very sad.
ReplyDeleteHmm, let's see what they do when he gets college sponsorship and/or a job offer from someone - like Constance did. Narrow-minded bigots can often be swayed by the thought of cash.
ReplyDeleteIn any event I hope he tells them where they can shove their bigotry and goes on to lead a happy and well adjusted life without them holding him back.
hopefully something good will come from this
ReplyDeleteBoo! Hiss! Crappy parents!
ReplyDeleteJust rotten. I could never in a million years kick one of my kids out for being anything other than a serial killer with less charm than Dexter... seriously, its that whole since when did hate become a family value.
ReplyDeleteOur job as parents it so support and love our kids- gay/straight, transgender, etc.