Tag Archives: lgbt teens

A Gay Dad Sounds Off on the “Purity” Parents Who Want to Keep LGBT Info Out of Sex Education

Posted on November 2, 2015 by robw77

When did your local schools last revise their sex education program? Let me cut to the chase. Omaha Public Schools has not revised its sex education and related health classes for 30 years. 30 years. Bad enough that it fails … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Hatred, Living, Prejudice, Science | Tagged lgbt teens, Purity mom | 10 Comments

A Gay Dad’s Letter to Gay Teen, Austin Wallis, and the High School That Rejected Him

Posted on February 13, 2015 by robw77

The world of teens and tweens can be a treacherous one. As the dad to two 12 year olds, I see it as a world where childhood cushions and play have fallen away and new, somewhat complex challenges have emerged. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Civil Rights, Family, Living, News, Prejudice, Religion | Tagged Austin Willis, bullying by school, cheating on yelp, Dallas Lusk, discrimination, expelled from school, High School, lgbt teens, Lutheran Northern, Private high school, school rights, teen civil rights, YouTube video channels | 25 Comments

A Gay Dad’s Requiem for Leelah, the Matthew Shepard of Our Time

Posted on January 2, 2015 by robw77

I will never forget the stunning image of Matthew Shepard’s hate crime. A young beautiful human was beaten, tortured and left for dead in an unthinkable violation. It shocked me when I saw the images, and I was not alone. … Continue reading →