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Originally Posted by Medusa
Oh yeah, and I prettttttty much agree with this - Im just thinking that some of these kids are closer to 15 and 16 than 17 and 18 and that their emotional intelligence is obviously lacking.
I do agree that they know their behavior is hurtful - I think back to the "mean girl and boy" mentality of high school and how kids who are too scared to think for themselves will often follow the crowd because its "safer" for them (thinking of all of those Queer kids who "act straight" in small towns in order to keep from getting the shit kicked out of them)
I think that people at that age aren't wholly formed yet and that maybe hearing and seeing the backlash might help them evolve a little. Or not. 
I do think that Constance is incredibly brave and level and has shown immense grace under all of the stabby stuff. I hope that in some small way she gains strength from seeing all of the thousands of people who support her and love her. |
I think the mean girl/boy mentality is just as prevalent in adults as it is in the young ones. It has been my experience as a parent that the children who use homophobic slurs towards my children (just for having Queer parents) are parroting what they hear from Mom and Dad.
We are all products of our environments, and it takes a lot of reality to break free from the group think of ones own family.
I think Constance is also a product of her environment, one that is accepting and loving and strong. One that stands up for what is good and just.