Thats so gay

You can always go back to the student and say or do something else if you feel you did not respond well. If you have the time and opportunity to educate on the spot, do it. So, what can caring adults do? How would you feel if someone said “that’s so gay” about something you were doing or about something you liked? Not speaking up teaches the student targeted, as well as anyone within range, that they will not be protected from harassment.

Why is ‘gay’ so different? If other students do not see action, they get the message there is nothing wrong with it. Why do you have to bring LGBTQ people into it? Post submitted by Kimmie Fink, Welcoming Schools Consultant “That’s so gay!” is a phrase commonly heard in elementary schools, and educators are still struggling with how to respond. Correct others when they use homophobic/ transphobic language or endorse LGBTQ stereotypes.

Taking action reaffirms limits. Why do you have to bring LGBTQ people into it? What Do You Say to ‘That’s So Gay’ & Other Anti-LGBTQ+ Comments? One argument is that the difference lies in the psychological associations ‘gay’ has with a sexual identity and its history of homophobic oppression. I hope you don't mind my mentioning your names: Gaer explained that he (or at least some people in his vicinity) uses "by me" in this thread.

Thank you guys! Once everyone has had a chance to examine each of the boards, circulate a second time and read other students’ answers. Produced by the HRC Foundation It doesn’t matter if it is a first grader who might not know what the word “gay” means, a sixth grader trying to sound cool or a tenth grader “teasing” a friend. IT IS OK if you disagree!) 1: If you are mentioning about .

Once everyone has had a chance to examine each of the boards, circulate a second time and read other students’ answers. Establish clear schoolwide and classroom policies against hurtful teasing and bullying. All of these scenarios have the potential of creating an unsafe classroom or school environment and must be addressed.

What would you do if you heard someone say “that’s so gay” or another unacceptable remark? "That's so gay" is always pejorative, always harmful, and always homophobic. Produced by the HRC Foundation. These are hurtful words and can impact anyone who overhears them. 3. Too often, the education system ignores the impact of anti-LGBTQ bullying, allowing comments like these to go unchecked in classrooms. With experience you will become more comfortable in handling it.

Develop the capacity of students and educators to be allies that stand up for students who are harassed. "That's so gay" is always pejorative, always harmful, and always homophobic. Practice with colleagues. Almost any response is better than ignoring the situation. Well, first of all, let’s get everyone to stop saying things like “That’s so gay!” or “That’s so queer!” If something is weird, say it’s “weird”!

It is especially harmful for kids struggling with their sexuality who have yet to come out. Ignoring mean name-calling and hurtful teasing allows it to continue and possibly get worse. That's how you write it. Ensure that all members of the school community understand what the policies are and why they are important.

Well, first of all, let’s get everyone to stop saying things like “That’s so gay!” or “That’s so queer!” If something is weird, say it’s “weird”! BETTER In my opinion, unless someone screams at you, "WHAT IS . Too often, the education system ignores the impact of anti-LGBTQ bullying, allowing comments like these to go unchecked in classrooms.

OK The reason we didn't go is that it was snowing. Be prepared to provide accurate information. Develop an environment of respect and caring for all students in your school and classroom using inclusive language, books and other materials. (Well. From what I read your answers so far, I came up with this theory Do you agree? The reason that we didn't go is that it was snowing.

So what can you do? So what can you do? How would you feel if someone said “that’s so gay” about something you were doing or about something you liked? Thats is the plural of that, and one does occasionally want to talk of things like demonstrative pronouns, the thises and thats of our language. Timpaec used "for me" in this . It is especially harmful for kids struggling with their sexuality who have yet to come out.

You may not know exactly what to say, but you must stop the harassment. Correct others when they use homophobic/ transphobic language or endorse LGBTQ stereotypes. Post submitted by Kimmie Fink, Welcoming Schools Consultant “That’s so gay!” is a phrase commonly heard in elementary schools, and educators are still struggling with how to respond. Accept More Information. To learn more, please read our Privacy Policy.

3. I would concur with lucas-sp. This usage of 's doesn't exactly represent a grammatical rule it is a representation of how people speak. Is that clear? Since people say that's to mean . What would you do if you heard someone say “that’s so gay” or another unacceptable remark?