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When we ban conversations about LGBTQ topics, what happens?
When we encourage conversations about LGBTQ topics, what happens? (a thread) #DontSayGay #LGBTQ #homophobia (1/10)
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When we ban conversations about LGBTQ topics, what happens?
Kids won’t talk about their families…the bill doesn’t prohibit this, but teachers may discourage it–whether because of their own beliefs or out of fear of retaliation. #DontSayGay (2/10)
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When we ban conversations about LGBTQ topics, what happens?
Straight kids don’t learn to be kind to queer kids. The consequences of bullying are well documented. This can persist into adulthood, too.
#DontSayGay (3/10)
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When we ban conversations about LGBTQ topics, what happens?
Queer kids don’t have resources and continue to remain at higher risk for mental health issues, alcohol and drug use, suicide, homelessness, risky sexual behavior and more.
#DontSayGay (4/10)
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When we ban conversations about LGBTQ topics, what happens?
Straight kids are deprived of lessons that will help them navigate the future if their kids grow up queer
#DontSayGay (5/10)
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When we encourage conversations about LGBTQ topics, what happens?
Kids feel empowered to talk about their families–the good AND the bad.
#DontSayGay (6/10)
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When we encourage conversations about LGBTQ topics, what happens?
Straight kids learn to be kind to queer kids. Bullying goes down. Queer kids learn they’re worth protecting and worth defending.
#DontSayGay (7/10)
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When we encourage conversations about LGBTQ topics, what happens?
Queer kids’ rate of mental illness goes down.
#DontSayGay (8/10)
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When we encourage conversations about LGBTQ topics, what happens?
Straight kids grow into adults with the understanding of how to raise queer kids of their own
#DontSayGay (9/10)
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When we encourage conversations about LGBTQ topics, what happens?
We break the cycle of generational trauma (and move on to the next dumpster fire)
#DontSayGay (10/10)
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