| Re: Protecting our boys, what is a Boylover's duty? |
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| +Grant. (+Grant@grant.grant) |
2010/10/01 19:15 |
In article <n49aa61b5h6tae43tf2rr3a1citstipumd@4ax.com>, NP-f31 wrote:
> Relevant articles:
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> http://news.yahoo.com/video/us-15749625/boy-fights-bullying-for-the-right-to-c
> heer-22181559
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> http://news.yahoo.com/video/us-15749625/22202298
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> Tyler Wilson (11) and Tyler Clementi (18) are both victims of gay
> bashing. One took his own life and the other had his arm broken by
> bullies who attacked him from being different.
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> As men who love boys we are more likely than most to come into contact
> with boys and teens who are gay, bi or questioning their sexuality.
> How can we, as the men who love them, help them protect themselves
> from those who use sexual orientation as a bludgeon? Now, more than
> ever, pressure to conform or be cast out creates unbearable pressures
> for young gay males. Gay teens are 4 times more likely to commit
> suicide than straight teens.
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> As much as Dan Savage throws boylovers under the bus, at least he's
> doing something on behalf of gay boys with his 'It Gets Better
> Project'.
>
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> http://abcnews.go.com/WN/dan-savage-project-world-news-conversation/story?id=1
> 1764984
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> As a boylover who has several gay boys in his life, my only answer is
> to TALK to your boys about living with being gay. Many of you have
> heard of T-Bone (NP-g15) who came into my life as a suicidal eleven
> year old. He survived to become a 16 year old who got suspended for
> beating the shit out of a bully who was threatening other gay teens.
> Bone came to terms with his sexuality and is a healthy happy teen. It
> took a lot of talking and a lot of love to get him to that point.
>
> There are lots of boylovers who are teachers. You guys are on the
> front lines. You see the abuse and deal with it every day. What have
> you tried that works? We need as much input as possible, this is an
> issue that affects us directly, some of us WERE gay teens. Please feel
> free to share your ideas and experiences in this thread.
>
> When they're beating up sweet little 11 year old boys for being a
> cheer leader, it's time to put this shit to a stop. Let's protect our
> boys by helping them to protect themselves.
>
> Stay Safe and be about the boy,
>
> Doc
> NP-f31
I agree. Good post.
--
Grant
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