National day of silence
This Friday April 17th is the national day of silence. This is the biggest national event for middle and high school LGBT groups and their allies. I think that this is a good way for students to get involved in a way that is non confrontational and very visible. This year our 15 year old and some of her friends are going to participate. I have already looked up all the schools rules and regulations regarding the day, and while I can find no reason they shouldn’t be able to participate in the event I am sure that I will get a phone call on Friday. As I have said before we live in a small town and we have already been to the principal’s office once over HRC stickers. Apparently the daughter took some HRC stickers to school and passed a few out. Next thing you know she is in the principal’s office being accused of recruiting. It was not a good day here at home. I know that the school is only doing what they think is in the best interest of the students but come on give me a break. Our school sponsors meet me at the pole. For those of you who don’t know this is a day when kids meet at the flag pole to pray. Now I have no problem with this and think that the school should include diverse thinking, I just think they should be able to include the LGBT community in that thinking, if only for the handful of LGBTQ students that attend this school. So I have made sure that I have the day off from work so I can put out any fires that may arise at school. I’ll let you know how it goes. Have a great week
1 comment:
I think that's great you're taking the day off to help in the support of the National day of silence. I can't believe there would be any trouble, but then again, I've heard and seen some very stupid actions lately. Good luck!
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