i am gay and kids at school hurt me because of it what should i do?

Answer 1

I'm so sorry to hear that! I personally know how bad that can be. It's never easy and I know sometimes it feels like you can't talk to your counselor at school but you really need to. There are rules (even when I was a kid in the stone ages many were in place) to govern this type of behavior and bring it to an end. I know you may feel some fear that if you do this it will make things even worse, but trust me on this- If you do nothing it will be far worse. You have to stand up for yourself. I'm not saying you have to fight anyone physically but you can't allow yourself to be marginalized and miserable because narrow minded people ignorant to the diversity of nature are homophobic. Remember there's nothing wrong with you- the problem is theirs and theirs alone. If you can't get satisfaction going through school counselors when trying to resolve this contact your local chapters of organiztiions like GLAAD and the ACLU and see how fast your school toes the line in stemming this behavior. What is happening to you is a hate crime. Physical and/or emotional abuse based on one's ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation or gender expression is not only wrong it's illegal. I mean that's a last resort if all else fails, but sometimes you have to do that to get issues resolved.

Answer 2

Sorry to hear that. Kids will be kids, and most kids are unsure of themselves, so they tend to pick on others to shift the eyes that could be staring at them. First of all, don't accept it. Go and tell a teacher or a counselor. If there is a Gay and Lesbian club at your school, ask for help there. I am a teacher, and have had several students come up to me with similair problems. All they needed was a little confidence and support, so go and find someone. If you still can't find any answers to your solutions, there are national programs that may help you, email me if you want more info on these.

Good luck!!

And remember, school doesn't last forever, don't let it get you down, and don't let THEM ruin your life!

Answer 3

I'm sorry honey but I just don't know, except get some outside help, teachers and parents. It sucks, but it can't get worse. They hurt you so they don't get excluded by eachother. I know knowing this doesnt help much, but it's not about you. they are sad insecure people, and in the real world, it will be socially unacceptable for people to behave that way towards you. There will always be dickheads around but just know that they will be outnumbered. People are afraid, beacuse they don't understand. It seems like forever but schools only a small part of life, don't let it dominate you world.xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Answer 4

i have been there as well and i know there is not much you can do. When that happened to me i just had to suffer it and carry on, it was impossible for me to go to my parents and explain that the kids at school were telling me those things, teachers didnt care at all. Well just think that you are not alone, you must have friends. And well maybe now it is not much comfort for you but just keep in mind that as we say in my country, there is no bad thing that lasts 100 years

Answer 5

If you're being physically harmed, file a police report. If you're not out to your parents, it shouldn't even matter, because a hate crime is a hate crime whether it's based on your actual orientation or your percieved orientation. In short, what matters is that they think you're gay, if even that. The ONLY thing that definitely matters is that they're physically hurting you, which no one has a right to do.

Answer 6

i'm really sorry for that. people can be ignorant idiots. just know that what ever they say or do doesn't matter. let what ever they say be like air to you. don't let it affect you. and if they physically hurt you be sure to tell your school counselor. people who do that are sad and pathetic and are not mentally on the level to realise that being different is not bad. believe me there will always be stupid ignorant people around but you will learn to not give them the time of the day. focus on what makes you happy and don't give a damn what other people think:)

Answer 7

thats terrible, you know we at yahoo love and respect you.
try http://www.concernedcounseling.com/Communities/Gender/gayisok/teen_advice_hotlines.htm
oh, tell them why there is nothing wrong with being gay. As for the bullies, get tough, why not? Go to the gym (you can also meet guys at the gym maybe) and get stronger. Be tougher, if your the fabulous gay type, you can still be strong at least on the inside, you can do it! Ask about transferring schools too.

Answer 8

thats horrible i'm so sorry. go to your school counselor and talk to them about whats going on. maybe you should think about homeschooling, i am and it's great it also gives you lots of free time so you actually have a life besides work.If they don't stop treating you horrible do something if they are physically hurting you go to the police and report them or get a restraining order so they can't come near you. good luck :)

Answer 9

Before it goes any further. Go tomorrow to your school counselor explain whats happening. There are guidelines that all teachers and staff must follow concerning this type of harassment. Do be afraid to talk to them. They can and will handle this problem.

Answer 10

positioned some problem into the little jerk. no ought to opt to inn to violence regardless of the indisputable fact that. probably you ought to positioned a wild opossum in his locker or a snake (non venomous). even regardless of the indisputable fact that ignoring him is the proper wager plus verify you do not threaten him or harm him because the you're waiting to finally finally end up transferring into into difficulty. i ought to basically overlook about about him and are available back with some nasty ideas till ultimately he receives fed up in it. he's clearly some sandwiches wanting a picnic so do you actual decide on to enable a psychological case like this putz get to you. he's not ideas-blowing well worth it. in spite of you do, do not inn to violence.