The Problem Today

If you've been reading my past blogs, you would know that I'm highly interested in the challenges of queer youth today. Being one myself, these issues are incredibly important to me.

The problem today is that lgbt people today are still fighting for equality. The things that trouble queer adults, such as: the bans on same sex marriage, the right in some states to fire openly lgbt employees, and the general discrimination will also one day be the problem of the queer youth.

http://kevhorganmedia.com/bullying-survivor-lgbt-community-discusses-story-progressing-public-views/

These kids can't take any more, they're already burdened with so much. We as a country should aim to make life easier for all children. And that does mean all kids, regardless of race, gender, sexuality, socioeconomic status because while they young and foolish now, they are the future of our nation.

It's becoming clear that discrimination is a huge issue in the lgbt world. It's not uncommon for teenagers to remain closeted because they fear they bullying and harassment that they would face for being openly queer in school.

http://indykids.org/main/2012/06/what-is-it-like-to-grow-up-lgbt-in-america/

The fear of queer adolescents should not be their problem alone. No child should be afraid of openly being themselves.

It is the responsibility for all adults to make every child feel loved and accepted, to let them know that no matter who they are, they are important and have value.