What is LGBTQ+ and should kids learn about it?
The rainbow flag is the symbol for the community and all sexualitys and genders.
March 16, 2021
The LGBTQ+ community has been part of our lives for years now, supported or unsupported, the word “LGBTQ+” has been used for people to identify with and celebrate different genders and sexualities. Should kids learn about it and does West do a good job at representing the community? I’ve asked four kids the same twelve questions and saw their opinions on the matter.
When asked, “Should kids be able to talk to counselors about their gender and sexuality?“ Anna Morrison, a virtual 7th grader stated, “I think they should because if they need to talk to a counselor about it, it could be stressful and it can be good for them to talk about it.”
Tanner Wells, a 7th grader takes more of a different approach to the subject. “Maybe it’s a case by case basis. Sometimes forcing people to talk about their gender and sexuality could be bad for their mental health, but they should definitely be open to talk about it.”
When the interviewees were asked if West did a good job at representing the community, all four participants disagreed. Jordan Simpson, a 7th grader, and Zoey Hall, a virtual 7th grader both express that West has room to improve. When the participants were also asked if West should teach kids about this topic, they had some interesting views.
Zoey Hall tells us “I think it’s kind of like how we learned about world religions. We’re going to meet people that are in the community now and in the future so why don’t we learn about it?” Tanner Wells has a bit of a different opinion, he commented that they shouldn’t have full classes on the topic, but they should at least acknowledge it and offer some sort of help for students struggling with their gender and sexuality.
Three out of four interviewees stated that they know or knew someone in the community. They also agreed that not being able to talk about this topic with someone could lead to depression and anxiety. According to the participants, middle school is very complicated and the LGBTQ+ community should be acknowledged more in school.
The students note that West should have a place students can go to talk about this subject with a professional. We need to improve the way we think about these things, not just in school but in the world in general. We can make West a more open and accepting place if this topic is talked about more.
NAME. • May 5, 2022 at 9:13 pm
We definitely should be more aware and excepting. Two of my friends are in this group. One of my friends gets many transphobic comments from students, and the other gets many homophobic comments, and I hate to hear about it!
nevaeh • Jun 4, 2021 at 8:20 am
yes! I think there should be lessons about it in class!
DaBabyMobile • Jun 3, 2021 at 10:01 am
I think west should be more like Hollywood when it comes to teaching LGBTQ. They should teach more about people based on things they were born with, like sectuallity, gender, and race instead of actual skill and achivments. Who cares about some straight white male who invented Cars, or Currency, or even founded America, because if we’re being honest no one cares about them toxic males and their achievements. I would much rather learn about people who haven’t done a single thing for society because I must stay woke. So if you ever find yourself wanting to be educated on an important history lesson involving a white male that is straight I must ask you to check your privilege and do better.
man who's credited on paragraph 3 • Apr 22, 2021 at 1:52 pm
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hehe • Jan 14, 2022 at 9:52 pm
yes sir
Shaelie • Mar 24, 2021 at 8:30 am
I think that LGBTQ+ people should work together to ban Homophobia altogether. Homophobia is still a thing in today’s modern society, and we need to stop it! We should tell the Homophobes that the Bible isn’t correctly translated. It was supposed to say “Man shall not sleep with boy.” Hence a grown person sleeping with a child. But when it was translated to English, for the money, people translated it to “Man shall not sleep with man.” So there are some translation issues for the Bible.
Jack Janowicz • Mar 23, 2021 at 1:38 pm
LGBT stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, for reference
great article btw!
Savanners • Mar 22, 2021 at 3:03 pm
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selena francis • Mar 22, 2021 at 2:12 pm
i like the artical and i think they should talk about lgbtq+ in school so people know more about it
Anonamis • Mar 22, 2021 at 2:08 pm
i think we should as being bi myself it takes a toll on my mentality and i think it would make it easer if i could be more open about it.
John Niemenski • Mar 19, 2021 at 2:43 pm
Great article, this should definitely be taught and learned about.
Noah Gackle • Mar 19, 2021 at 1:23 pm
Great Article, and well formatted.
Aidan • Mar 19, 2021 at 12:34 pm
it’s really up to the schools if they should or not but it would be poggers if we did but its not my choice