Gay Elementary School Teacher Comes Out To Students.

[@layskp410]

My elementary teacher was gay. No one cared. We had Christians, Muslims, and even Jehovah's Witnesses in that class, but it was so casual. We actually convinced him to bring his husband to our grade 7 graduation.

[@edwardvictorau]

And did he???

[@tinytert]

wait question, by any chance was his name Mr Brant? sorry i just realized you said Grade 7 so that must mean your aussie .w.

[@layskp410]

Sketchy Jessey Nope, Canadian. I forgot that you guys also have that!

[@tinytert]

@@layskp410 oh okay sorry 😅

[@thomasespas3990]

Dexter Sauer how are you jehova’s witness?

[@wintershock]

I remember a teacher being fired for being lesbian and having a wife. Then that school division got sued and the teacher got to work at a better school.

[@ikiasoul]

I have a teacher who has a husband but he can’t talk about him, he’s afraid he’d get fired...sucks that this happens, glad the teacher got a new job.

[@rachellejones6254]

That’s so strange… What state was that? My high school vice principal was gay and we had no problem with that.

[@ikiasoul]

@@rachellejones6254 my story is in Michigan, but Michigan is usually fine about this. It’s just west Michigan is made of old white men who voted trump

[@rachellejones6254]

@@ikiasoul yeah, I guess it must be. I live in California so I must be a hippie.☮️

[@firstname-lastname2838]

Jesus Christ what school do you go to!? Or is there more to the story

[@faith9196]

“Oh that’s your husband? He’s bald.” WHY WAS THAT SO CUTE LMAO

[@brothertn708]

Faith because you’re not bald, wait till you start balding and we’ll see how cute bald jokes are 👨‍🦲😹😹😹

[@MissBliss818]

Faith my husband is bald too. 😄

[@iciebear]

Me wanting to like this but also wanting to use my period tracker

[@weirdo9622]

@@iciebear what?

[@KellyMacgillberg]

i think it's cuz it shows how trivial the gender of the teacher's spouse is to the unjaundiced mind of a child. he goes right for the hair. (or lack of)

[@zekedallas6687]

He was my daughter's teacher. He treated her like gold. He was great to the kids and a great teacher.

[@tobiasstudtheol]

He seems awesome, I would have loved to have such a great teacher. I mean I had good teachers but not this kind of great.

[@iciebear]

Dude that’s amazing

[@nelekuri9313]

Nouria CandyzYT why did he leave?

[@mcs]

@@nelekuri9313 yeah

[@scanpower8439]

@Origami Help Desk opening their minds from a very young age is very important for kids because acceptance and respect will be deeply engraved in them as they grow. Plus a teacher sharing this shows what importance he gives to his jobs and the kids he teach and how much he is implicated in it

[@riversworld96]

Lord this child that keeps asking the questions is a whole mood

[@kalin8081]

I mean. She’s not.

[@yasmin-lq8pp]

wHat iS uR WiFe’S nAmE

[@cutesybaby6768]

YOUR PROFILE PICTURE IS MICHAEL MELL

[@sugarplum7527]

Kinda A Lesbian? OMG IM NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO NOTICED!!!!!

[@lxvely5614]

I found my fellow bmc fans

[@avery-s1e]

When I was 13 I found out that my 4th grade teacher was gay. And suddenly it made sense why every time a kid my class would ask if he had a girlfriend, he'd become flustered and say no, and every time a kid said he should get eHarmony to find a girl, he'd get mad, and every time he was asked why he was single, he'd legit not open up. It appeared that he was closeted for a very long time, but its heart warming that he's finally answered these questions. And with PRIDE.

[@tuesdayash2732]

I'm happy he was prideful when he opened up!

[@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121]

Madds Ripper No, you shouldn’t be prideful about what you are if you can’t control it. What if I were to say that I was prideful for being white?

[@avery-s1e]

Adolfary Clitler then I’m happy ur proud of being white. Everyone should feel pride in themselves, regardless of race, gender and sexuality. It’s the fact that he felt ashamed of himself for so long that makes it an amazing thing for him to be proud of who he is. Everyone deserves to be proud of themselves.

[@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121]

Madds Ripper I don’t feel prideful about being white. It was an example. I’m prideful of who I am, not what I am.your race, gender, as sexuality isn’t who you are by the way. That’s my problem with modern liberals. You’re a representative of your race, gender, and sexuality. It’s not actually that black and white.

[@avery-s1e]

Adolfary Clitler I fear we’ve said the same things. We can agree that race, gender or sexuality don’t completely define a person. Though I believe every person should be proud of what makes them, them. If being gay makes them fearful or ashamed, then clearly the better alternative is to feel proud. As with every person, feeling confident knowing who they are is a good thing, as you said, “feeling proud of who they are”.

[@kylie4938]

But did they ever find out the husband's name..?

[@astrowiz3544]

Thats what I was wondering LOL

@@astrowiz3544 , His name is asshole.

[@clownrat5759]

Lilac You sure that isn’t your name?

[@phoenixablaze649]

@ No, I'm pretty sure that's your name, not the gentleman in the video's husband.

[@FantomLightning]

@@clownrat5759 Guys... I'm pretty sure he's referring to a meme... I could be wrong and he may just be an asshole... The original was from Project Runway and says "Her name is Asshole"

[@keithss67]

He should have just said "my wifes name is Frank"

[@GastArts]

Yes XD

[@flowerwaifu]

@Gabe McNichols but why are you here then?

He should have said that he is single because women do not like him because he is too disgusting and creepy...

[@splender7715]

Gabe McNichols what? then why are you here? homophobic piece of trash

[@splender7715]

Lilac what???????? tf??? he’s cute !! he’s a great person!

[@autumnlyy_8]

THIS WAS MY OLD MUSIC TEACHER FROM 5TH GRADE!! GO OFF MR. HAY!!!

[@freyjaharris7297]

xxLxx xxRxx yeah fucking right

[@skylarblue7517]

Ong thats amazing

[@janicecasas7510]

xxLxx xxRxx he was my 5th grade teacher too

[@Apesion34]

Yeah I had him at Waterloo Elementary School and he was a music teacher there and I had him

[@naomi-art-stuff]

Renxx Oki bruh really ....... I’m shook

[@brothinkhejesse]

grandparents: do you like anybody? me: uhhh... yeah...? grandparents: what's his name? me: catherine... grandparents: ...?

[@dontreadthisplease2416]

PFFFFFFT

[@Mari-hb5do]

im rather odd in my grandma’s case her only son is gay, came out, introduced his boyfriend to her and she was totally fine with it, she fully supports him and sees no reason for the mistreatments the lgbtq community receives, love is love. its not completely about the generations but mentality.

[@not-so-happypappypatton]

Me though.

[@breetoldyouso]

I'm lucky enough that my grandma is an artist with plenty of gay friends so I was able to come out she still thought it was a phase until I dated a girl openly at which point she had to accept it wasn't going away now she doesn't give two shits tho

[@nixtheclause9984]

*his name is catherine*

[@mouraastrophel7960]

My history teacher is gay, and it affects literally nothing in our education.

[@user-ud8xd]

Origami Help Desk how is he/she setting a bad example?

[@toastandbutter7367]

Origami Help Desk What do you mean it has no place in a classroom? I can kind of get if you mean teachers talking about their love life (no matter who they’re dating) has no place in a classroom, but even then, it’s just like, why? So what if a teacher talks a little about their personal life? So what if a teacher is gay? Why does it matter? It’s not like the children are going to turn gay, it doesn’t work like that. Kids might start to realize they’re gay, but it was going to happen at some point in their life, so it’s not like it’s the teachers fault. He’s also not setting a bad example, he’s not setting an example at all. If a kid sees it, and then later in his life experiments with guys, but ends up being straight, then so what? Or if he ends up being something besides straight, then so what? As long as he’s not teaching them anything bad (the LGBTQ+ community is *NOT* bad) then it’s fine. Stop being a homophobe, maybe go educate yourself on gay people (and the whole LGBTQ+ community) instead of hating.

[@mouraastrophel7960]

Origami Help Desk his students are all doing just fine lol his sexuality doesnt affect us in any way shape or form. his gay/trans students were gay/trans before they met him and his cishet students are still cishet

[@garrettelliott5849]

Origami Help Desk actually, classrooms are meant to teach. It has perfect place in a classroom because it is teaching kids.

[@moon_marina]

Origami Help Desk how is he setting a bad example? Are the students unable to learn because he is gay or something? You learn about wars every history class yet you haven’t started one, how is having a gay teacher will make people gay too?

[@dee-dc8md]

*"Ohh, that's your husband! He's bald!"*

[@shay4968]

Why does he kinda look Sam Smith

[@malrose]

Emii plot twist Also their both gay Side note I say gay meaning gay no pan let Demi ect

[@strawberrymochi2782]

Heyyyy Billie

[@skibidi-u8k1m]

Who is that

[@user-pc3vs3bd4j]

Ikr

[@logic7792]

What if he is? It's times like these that I with there was an illuminati emoji.😂

[@randomuser8140]

I remember the day my year 6 teacher came out. It was actually kinda similar, We were asking her husband's name and she told us suddenly "I don't have a husband I have a wife". There was a silence for about 30 seconds and then "So what's your wife's name?" "Janice" Random student "My mum's name is Janice!" And that was it, it was kinda cool actually

[@xorpticx6445]

The students mum IS GAY

[@faith9196]

That’s fucking awesome

[@edwardvictorau]

Sweet.

[@xorpticx6445]

@Lily Decker No it took me ages to reliese that

[@breetoldyouso]

plot twist: the student's mom was your teacher's wife

[@prichards6753]

Harry Potter taught us that no one should stay in a closet.

[@adultadult1525]

Haha

[@lilystickland9170]

P Richards OMG YASS

[@isabeljohnson2304]

Why am I actually crying right now?!?! I was waiting for someone to make that reference. Lilke, actually scrolling through comments to see if someone did. If it wasn't here I would've made it but I didn't want to take someone else's spotlight 😂

[@energydragon1147]

LMAO!!!

[@prichards6753]

Wow this is the most likes I have ever gotten thanks so much!!!!

[@kadisacko4210]

✨What would Beyoncé do?✨

[@thatoneweirdacesexual2821]

Live freely and happily

[@thatoneweirdacesexual2821]

@Send Nukes laughed at your username i thouht it said send nudes but then i looked again yo make sure 😂😂😂

[@theorae9108]

Origami Help Desk 👁 👄 👁

[@magk2524]

@Origami Help Desk did you know she sold her soul to the devil to be famous?

[@JoshRimer]

Now I want to see a picture of him with his husband too. lol

[@AllenTax]

Considering he's is bald. Yes!

[@binyoung7297]

They went to Paris.

[@nalani_1805]

JoshRimer Haha yeess!!

[@youtubetrash3196]

JoshRimer Same

[@baitedlol6972]

The real question here is: Does he have a wife?

[@immy4389]

im a young lesbian planning to go into primary school teaching and im very scared about whether or not i'll be able to be out, this was very comforting thank you for sharing!

[@eliana5217]

Alex I don't think you have anything to worry about. When I was in the 6th grade my science teacher was gay. (My school district is a bit different so 6th grade and below is elementary school and 7th up is high school.) He would refer to his husband by name and if someone asked he would explain. What I'm trying to say is at this point we were 11 and pretty immature but I must say it was handled quite well. When I found out on the playground it went down like this: "Hey did you know Mr. Name is gay?" *gasp "Really?" "Yeah. He showed us a picture of his husband and he is super cute" "Awesome. Hey what did you think of Mrs. DeBartolo's math test." Basically if 11 year old boys and girls who made sex jokes at the lunch table took it with no problem, I don't think you'll have one either. Young minds are super accepting. I with you the best of luck and I hope this helped calm your nerves a bit.

[@tofudubuu8804]

OMG ITS YOU

[@jordinh8399]

Alex good luck, always be u! Never let anybody change you

[@Moonect]

Don’t worry, I’m sure you will do great!

[@katherineperry7598]

With primary school children, it's likely their parents are younger and more accepting. Plus young children really don't care!! In my secondary school, we have a gay science teacher and lesbian languages teacher, and tbh no-one could care less. If they ever ask, you'd be fine replying casually and honestly. To tell you the truth, the fact that my Spanish teacher is openly lesbian and no-one cares gave me the courage to come out to a few people in my class. By being completely honest about it, children would learn from a young age that it is nothing to be ashamed of. Anyway, wishing you the best of luck x

[@Emmyclairbear]

one day in choir we got a student teacher, and we did a little q and a with him. someone asked if he had a girlfriend, and he flat out said, “no i have a boyfriend” and moved on. i think it’s awesome that he didn’t care and wasn’t afraid of our class and their reactions. honestly, my grade is pretty immature, so they were gasping and talking and whispering. i think there is nothing wrong with being gay. love is love!!

[@alisha7915]

Emmyclairebear I agree %100 my class is so immature they would probably do the same.

[@jamieheinrichs3242]

baby dont hurt me

[@fionawrobel2511]

Emmyclairebear Yeah why do people have to be so homophobic?

[@artsysundae]

That’s the best way to come out tbh. People shouldn’t be too dramatic about it by now.

[@lightishredgummi]

Relating to choir, there's a guy in the men's choir at my school who is trans, FTM. I'm in women's choir and he's actually the aid in there. My teacher is completely cool with it, calls him by his preferred name, and so does everyone else in the class. Though considering he's part of men's and an aid in women's, I have a hunch the school actually has him listed as an aid in MENS and a regular student in women's. But my teacher is awesome, whenever she mentions any of us dating, (I'll just use bringing a partner to an event as an example) she will say "you can invite your boyfriends or girlfriends or whatever" A student in the class also came out as trans in class, and admitted to being kicked out of church because of it. It was nice to see the response being basically "you do you, boo"

[@1yzguy]

My 5th grade classmates would be like WHERE’S THE LUCKY GUY TELL US THE LOVE STORY *gets out popcorn*

[@gabujita4088]

Sksksksks same.

[@maco.2379]

That's what I'd do

[@shwoopd]

Your 5th grade classmates are a whole mood because that is my entire year in a summary.

[@MicrophoneCosplay]

Colourful Studios Same except it’s 6th grade class. (Majority of my friends aren’t straight)

[@addybarrett4468]

Me. I would do that

[@Kovukingsrod]

I’m 16, soon 17, and am trying to figure out what to do with my life. I’ve been through some heavy stuff and my teachers played a major role in getting through that, and the thought of giving back to the world by being that to another kid would mean so much to me. But I’ve been worried about how kids would see me if they knew I was transgender and gay. The trans part especially, is quite terrifying. But the end of this video gave me so much strength. Kids need to see someone being the same thing they are, and living a normal/happy/comfortable life.

[@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121]

Kovu is a unicorn But why are you transgender? The only thing that determines your gender are your chromosomes.

[@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121]

olli_suxx! I know about trans dysphoria. Sex and gender are the same thing. Discomfort? You are what you’re born as. You don’t have to fall under a stereotype to be a male or female. Shoving hormones down someone’s throat which could cause infertility and a higher risk of cancer is not the solution.

[@mikerosoftpaint7906]

Adolfary Clitler - You’re oversimplizing it. Not conforming to gender stereotypes or being discomforted by them is not the same thing as being transgender and dysphoric. A female comfortable with being female can present in masculine ways and that does not make them trans. Gender dysphoria usually involves body dysmorphia, which causes mild-to-severe discomfort with and/or downright hatred of the individuals own body that cannot be controlled. It’s not just a slight discomfort to being feminine/masculine. Transitioning allows trangender individuals to find comfort and be able to function better in society without hating themselves. If that person wants to transition for the better of themselves, they should be allowed to make their own choices and do as they please to make themselves euphoric with their body and gender, if they want to risk/don’t care about infertility and other risks, thats is a choice they are willing to make to not hate themselves. I’ve heard of transgender individuals who even couldn’t even look in mirrors without being highly stressed before they transitioned. It happens a lot. Happiness and comfort should be the most important to individuals so they can make sure they are safe and secure.

[@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121]

olli_suxx! Shoving hormones down someone’s throat isn’t the solution. It puts people who transition at many risks including cancer. This is because hormones make many changes as it is. When the consumption increases, regulators in the body can be switched off. Eventually, consistent consumption will cause uncontrollable mitosis. You know what that leads to. That’s putting it in simple terms. If you want to transition, please get a diagnosis and think about what you’re doing. Be responsible. Can we at least agree that transitioning can be risky?

[@mikerosoftpaint7906]

Adolfary Clitler - I know transitioning is risky, I never said it wasn't. What I said was trans folks who are diagnosed and transitioning understand the risks and if they are willing to risk it then they should be able to do so for their own comfort.

[@caseyisdrowning9040]

How my high school math teacher came out to us *Kid*hey Mr mcalpine, you got a girlfriend? ( he's a chill teacher) *Teacher* no, I don't I have a boyfriend

[@emmanuelaadebisi5743]

Alexja Mustermann Did they say it in German?

[@lexim.4494]

my last name is McAlpine 👌👌

[@sarahtaylor4952]

I had a gay teacher when I was a freshman. She was a great teacher and a very sweet woman. She committed suicide the following year. It was heartbreaking. My oldest daughter had a gay teacher as well and although she was clearly open outside of school, she never spoke of her partner or brought her to school functions. We lived in a small mid-Western town and it wasn’t accepted. We have since moved to a new location and my daughter attends a visual and performing arts high school. Things are SO DIFFERENT! This teacher is great. This is how it SHOULD be! I love that he’s encouraging dialogue and questions from his students. My youngest daughter is now a freshman and her science teacher is gay. He is open and happy and on the first day he has a slide show while introducing himself “This is my childhood home in Minnesota...These are my parents, Margaret and George... This is me winning the science fair in middle school... This is me graduating from college... This is my husband, Marco... These are our rescue dogs, Cher, Eliza and and Bette... This is our new house... Ok that’s me! Any questions?” He is a great teacher and SO warm and open with his students. I absolutely love him and so does my daughter and her friends and the school administration completely supports him.

[@dawnmapeso6560]

@Origami Help Desk Straight woman: I like dick. Gay man: Me too 😏

[@rosalindhoffman6175]

Origami Help Desk better than letting a human being suffer in questioning with lack of resources, information, and role models.

[@justsomedudete3320]

@Origami Help Desk immagine thinking that saying ''this is my husband Marco'' is exposing children to a fettish lmaooo If some Karen said that to your child you'd be OK with it. What's the difference?

[@ЗояКалайджиева]

@Origami Help Desk Being gay is not fetish.

[@erinh9267]

Thank you for sharing this. People don't understand how hard the 'don't tell!!' and the 'hide your diversity' dynamic are on the marginalized.

[@vixman]

My Grandpa- "So got a girlfriend yet? " Me- "His name is Jackson" My Grandpa- "AAAAAAAAAAA"

[@babydoll3906]

Woah I didn't know Sam smith was a teacher

[@haewankibret7431]

Xd

[@btstxt9601]

Stock Image omg haha😂😂

[@amelia.s3939]

😮

[@artsysundae]

LMAO

[@fartpod3038]

Shadeeeee 😂😂😂😂

[@monstermash8047]

I hope this isn't taken the wrong way, but I hope for a day when it inst a big deal. That someone's private life isn't gossip just because they are gay. Because all he needs to be judged by, is his teaching abilities.

[@bachelorofstuff]

He's so calm and chill about it, and so were msot of the students and staff. I think that future is almost here.

[@londongirl2768]

As a student, I would argue that his personal life wasn't a topic for discussion because he was gay ( although that probably didn't help), in my experience, a teachers personal life is always a topic for gossip etc

[@OliveDeuce]

Where I’m from if you came out the school everyone would be like wtf ok nobody cares lol

[@mirrors8913]

I'll be honest, I don't like gays very much and it's for this very reason, because their gayness is made into such a big deal. I agree, we should all just be okay with it and move on. I hate sitting on the edge, half congratulating them, half annoyed at their expectation of a response. Really it's not a big deal and I feel like every ounce of energy I use pretending it is a big deal is a waste. We ought to stop pretending they just ran a marathon and just move on. It's really just another fetish when it comes down to it. It's like bragging about fapping on feet, yeah it might be a bit self deprecating to say it, but that doesn't really make it something to have a fucking party over. Anyway, that's just my opinion on the matter. I know that's not what was originally meant.

[@endeavor1664]

Monster Mash absolutely. As someone gay, I aspire for there to be a day where nobody really needs to come out at all, and merely can live their life freely without any questions asked. I don’t want to feel any different than my straight peers; I’m not special, and I’m also not abnormal. I’m just an average girl who happens to be attracted to girls

[@divineanaya1042]

He kinda looks like Sam Smith

[@dezzrairhodenizer4998]

Divine Boyd finally someone said it!!!!

[@fhfhdbdh3814]

Mr. Sam Hay is Gay

[@mayap5829]

Divine B omg ur right

[@johnross5098]

I thought he was when I saw the thumbnail 😅

[@martinawolf2983]

Every homofobic parent ever - bUT thInK Of ThE cHILdreN!1!! thE TRauMa!!1 the HoRRor!!!

[@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121]

Martina Wolf Sort of like liberals and anything that hurts their feelings.

[@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121]

Alice Collins Yup.

[@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121]

Alice Collins It seems quite plausible.

[@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121]

Alice Collins ?

[@domizue]

Lmfao

[@bonkmaykr]

And people say being a gay _kid_ in middle school is hard, but oh my xd

[@livfowler8100]

Gio's Tutorials yes it is

[@livfowler8100]

Gio's Tutorials how old are you now?

[@cricocadazzle4439]

@@gio-kg4fm *cough*that isn't middle school*cough*

[@keirafay4969]

Tuna Kangaroo to be fair being gay in middle school IS hard. Even when you’re not out of the closet.

[@strangerdanger1135]

@@gio-kg4fm Explain how it isn't?

[@carlossynnve2140]

Your name is kinda funny when you said mr.hay is gay Edit:thanks for all the likes

[@slinkygcha2616]

Im that dude wearing nail polish yelling... *HAYYYYYYY*

[@Mel-kh2jn]

Nice reference

[@jenbanana5329]

honestly Mr. Hay is gay kinda sounds like it could be a children's book

[@skycohen7096]

As a gay woman who wants to go into teaching this was a really nice boost of confidence! :)

[@purplelemon3987]

@Charlotte Katakuri Imagine homeschooling your child because of who someone is.

[@chickpea734]

Charlotte Katakuri lol sheltering your children like this won’t do shit. they’ll face gay people in their life, like it or not.

[@wrdgaf]

@@chickpea734 true

[@rexosaurus_rex5582]

Charlotte Katakuri ok homophobe

[@breetoldyouso]

@Charlotte Katakuri Well, their children will miss out on social interaction with other children their age and be socially &emotionally stunted with beliefs like yours They will be terrified of the world and under the impression that two wives/two husbands is dangerous for absolutely no reason other than their parents astronomically failing them. They will lead their lives in a hateful way like the role models they were given. What is there to be afraid of? Having a gay teacher won't turn your child gay. It won't affect them unless you instill the belief that it _should_ affect them, which you are, and it is absolutely ridiculous. Conditioning children to fear something innocuous is just sad

[@kyleigh.jade_6980]

The way he speaks about the children you can genuinely tell he loves teaching them. I loved hearing their reactions and think that he handled it very well awe

[@ro-steflahens9985]

Oooor... He's a narcissist with "main character syndrome", and he loved that for a small group of little children (😅), the most fascinating, most extraordinary, most pressing thing in the world was the discovery of details of his life outside the classroom.

[@emmamartin6956]

Roses are red, Violets are blue. Mr. Hay is gay, And that’s okay

[@Tombstonks]

AAA+

[@eleuriastarfish9260]

Emma's Krazy Korner no homosexual

[@checks6312]

Mergitroid Yes homosexual

[@eleuriastarfish9260]

O no my potato bUt ThAts Gay

[@checks6312]

Mergitroid yEs gAy

[@chickensoup1025]

My PE teacher is pregnant and she is going to raise it with her wife. We are all very excited for her!

[@imbored8249]

Charlotte TheUnicorn OMG MY PE TEACHER IS A LESBIAN!!

[@degeneratenegoid4591]

How could she get pregnant with her wife

[@thecrap17yearsago35]

Random Wild Noob you’re stupid

[@thecrap17yearsago35]

Random Wild Noob this shouldn’t need to be explained

[@SoDarkitex]

Random Wild Noob it’s none of your business.

[@seansopata5121]

When my daughter came out to me, I had just one, important, question. How'd the math quiz go that she had that morning? Because she is who she is, and I love her no matter what. Even if she did get a C- on that quiz.

[@julianburns8327]

You, sir, are a wonderful person. I respect you a lot.

[@waffleboi8147]

Fun fact if you get to C-‘s you get a C+

[@h444teligament]

You're a good parent

[@GOL_D]

Now teach her gays dont need to announce their sexual attraction to people who they are not attracted tom. Its fucking weird. Dont announce it!!!! Just fucking be! See how no one cares! Want equality? Treat people with equality. Dont come out and just be. Ugh. Gen z worst

[@zaidnava3728]

@@GOL_D u care too much it seems.

[@JohnnyFaith]

interesting... i think 5th grade is a fine age, you're not telling them too much they are curious at that age about everything... they wanted to know

[@danielacappello360]

Johnny Faith are u saying that kids should know about lgbtq+ before 5th grade?

[@TheAzureSystem]

Daniela Cappello I found out about LGBT stuff before I was in 5th grade

[@yellowjellow5744]

@@danielacappello360 I feel like 3rd grade is a good time

[@Lex-qv5sv]

sophia !!! Same

[@JohnnyFaith]

@Origami Help Desk hmmm so we are shielding them from the idea that homosexuality doesnt exist or what

[@flamingoa2706]

My gay teacher legit put on a drag show for our school im so happy lmao

[@breetoldyouso]

that's incredible I'm so jealous

[@jillianweitz9303]

That’s too awesome! I’m jealous

[@gregorymalchuk272]

That's rather inappropriate for a school setting. That's about where I have to draw the line.

[@diogoalexandree]

Gregory Malchuk Drag isn’t always inappropriate jokes. Drag is an art form, if that’s where you draw the line maybe think about it...

[@adamplentl5588]

Why?

[@Tripper111]

Awesome story Dude. You are one of many great teachers who will help make us all be better people.

[@Tripper111]

Troy Mcdivitt is an Evil Troll.

[@troymcdivitt7818]

CaliDude how do u suppose he does that from getting fucked in the ads ya that's inspiration right there and world changing please

[@troymcdivitt7818]

Ass

[@Tripper111]

Go get Educated you Dumb Ass....

[@troymcdivitt7818]

CaliDude go be his fuck buddy

[@laurenfoster8429]

Hello! My name is Lauren Foster and my bestfriend Alexia and I were in your first grade class 11 years ago. I randomly came across this video and recognized you immediately. Alexia and I are 17 and seniors now about to go off to college. Your class is brought up very often in conversation with both our families because we remember how amazing of a teacher you were and it was the class that sparked a lifelong friendship between Alexia and I. We are so appreciative of you and you have impacted our lives in the most beautiful way. Thank you so much. P.S. thank you for not embarrassing us when we walked into the classroom an hour late because we didn’t hear the bell indicating that PE had ended. We were the crazy blonde and brunette girls who were always laughing and obsessed with fairies.

[@manekineko42]

This is so heartwarming to hear! :D Thank you so much for sharing--I remember you two, for sure, and I'm glad to know.

[@fallenangel7930]

Lauren Foster Thats awesome

[@heatedcandle2421]

He was my music teacher when I was in 3rd to 5th grade. The world is so small

[@carat2947]

I want him to be my teacher😭

[@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121]

KayEffSee Just because he’s gay?

[@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121]

The Adventures of DuckPuppy That sounds quite desperate. I argued my point. How about you respond instead?

[@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121]

The Adventures of DuckPuppy I do accept lesbians, gays, and bisexuals. I don’t like the LGBT whatever the hell else group’s political agenda. There are people who leave the community because of its agenda. Think before you type.

[@b__mart]

Adolfary Clitler for representation and acceptance.

[@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121]

Ashley Morgan What the hell? When did I say anything rude about anyone’s names!? You good bro?

[@haewankibret7431]

STOP HATING ON LESBIANS AND GAYS

[@heatedcandle2421]

Haewan Kibret yeessssss prrreeeach

[@haewankibret7431]

Hana Kibret Lel u copied my last name facer

[@zeekandjackiesaudiobooks1637]

No

[@darkpotato1863]

Zeek and Jackie's Audio Books yes

[@luciacarrascolarios5885]

Haewan Kibret YES AND BISEXUALS AND TRANS

[@intelligentidiot4241]

I WANT HIM TO BE MY TEACHER NOT FAIR MY TEACHER IS HOMOPHOBIC

[@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121]

Belalalala ____ How is your teacher homophobic?

[@emicakes1461]

Lilac tell us more.

FIRE ----> SODOM AND GOMORRAH.

It looks like a really, really, really ugly woman, not a normal man. Really creepy. What is wrong with it's evil eyes?

I did not watch much of this video at all. It is way too horrible, creepy, disgusting and upsetting. Those poor children. How can the school allow these children to be abused like this? The parents of the children should be angry.

[@tonylopez-russell2631]

he is cute! Honestly it shouldnt be a big deal that hes gay. it's awesome and has nothing to do with him being a great teacher!

[@tonylopez-russell2631]

Jake Smith ummmmmm... well whatever you say. have a good day😀. PS don't be weird

[@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121]

tony lopez-russell Yeah, it shouldn’t be a big deal. So why is it so sensational whenever somebody comes out! Why does everyone praise them and make a video about it?

[@corenagade412]

Adolfary Clitler because wether you want to admit it or not, it is still a big deal in today’s culture. There are still so many people who are hateful and disrespectful that coming out can be very difficult. If you struggled to keep who you really are a secret, when you finally let your true self show, yeah you are going to be dramatic. I was scared for my own safety to come out for so long. When I finally did come out, I wanted to scream it from the rooftops. They made a video about him because they wanted to show a story of a gay teacher coming out to his class. They aren’t telling every story, but telling this one story can make someone scared to come out fell much better. Hope that helps you understand!!

[@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121]

Corenagade What? I come out as being straight. Can I have a video now? Don’t see how, considering the media backs the whole LGBT wagon. Who really cares about hateful and disrespectful people? They always exist. I deal with them everyday. The classroom isn’t exactly a good place to do it as it may be a way to push morals upon children. Again, who really cares? Personally, I’m fine with this and gays, lesbians, and bisexuals but if someone feels differently, I have no right to make them change. I will debate them but not force anything.

He would look really cute in an open grave, that is used as a public toilet for wild animals, bums and drug addicts.

[@collinsje5]

Kids are extremely perceptive, and they take in all kinds of unspoken information about their teachers. They would have figured out Mr. Hay's situation on their own eventually even if he hadn't confirmed it himself. Best that he presented it as positive information without making a big deal out of it. That minimized the drama with the kids. I like his style.

[@amazinggrace5692]

I am over 60, so boomer times were different, but I remember a male teacher was fired from our elementary school. It was spoken about only in whispers. Parents were worried he would turn guys gay. I remember being really confused, because no one really explained anything nor were we allowed to ask questions. Kids know if it’s spoken about in whispers and adults get angry if you ask questions, then it’s something awful. All of the kids came away from that with mostly wrong ideas and that is a shame.

[@raymondkymsuttle]

That student who asked the question ‘Do you have a wife’, even after he’s said he has a husband, sounds like she’s a bit slow on the up take...

[@adamholt5153]

Haha I just posted the same thing!

[@Nomercy-md5qz]

just stfu u ugly guy

@@Nomercy-md5qz , Yes, he should stfu up. I agree.

Is that feces on your mustache and beard?

[@floppyflip265]

@ you dont have to go out of your way to hate people

[@kylaroo2935]

“Oh he’s bald”😂😂I’m crying oh cool he’s bald

[@Awesomemomy]

It is sad that sexual orientation is still an issue and I am glad that everything has become good for him. I mean, love is love ... who cares, who you love or who loves you. The only reason for me not to like, or accept someone, is his attitude and behavior towards other people!

[@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121]

Awesomemomy It’s not really though.

[@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121]

Mikaela Hyakuya Exactly. I completely agree.

[@ashleyrodgers8791]

But what IS love???

[@lnwbpa]

You are so lucky to have been able to come out to you students. I am a retired elementary school teacher as well. I came out my fourth year of teaching to the staff and administration. But back in 1976, it wasn’t the right time to let the students know. In fact when I retired in 2007, I wasn’t able to come out to the students. Most of them knew through their parents, but I knew it just wasn’t quite yet the time to let the students know for sure. If I was with my late partner/husband in public and a student came up to me, to protect me my husband would walk away like we just happened to be walking next week ciao there but didn’t know each other. I did share pictures of the two of us, But referred to him only as a friend. He passed away after 39 years together. He always honored my privacy with my students. But to this day I wish I could’ve been completely out with them. Two or three years later I could have done that. Congratulations to you in being able to be open and honest with your students.Much love to you and your husband

[@thysvje]

Larry Nevel you’re an amazing man. so inspiring. you deserve happiness.

[@saif9586]

Larry you are an amazing human being. Your story gives me hope.

[@ebba_5592]

@ society hates you, f*ck off. No one should die for being LGBTQ+! Even though it's your opinion, don't tell people to die cuz they are LGBTQ+

Homosexuals should not be allowed near children or normal people. This is child abuse, and normal people abuse.

[@ebba_5592]

@ and YOU should not be allowed near the internet or LGBT people. And honestly, child abuse? Normal people abuse? Alot of straight people abuse and you're not trying to do anything about that?? Normal people abuse, also does not exist but only in your child head. You're normal NON-homophobic and lgbt+ abusing now.

[@alysiaandarijanamakedonas3400]

What's wrong with being gay like I totally support

[@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121]

Alysia and Arijana Makedonas That’s your opinion and I agree that it’s fine to be gay but if someone disagrees, remember to respect their opinion.

[@alysiaandarijanamakedonas3400]

I guess

[@monkeygoeeee8479]

Alysia and Arijana Makedonas Same I agree

[@haustreviance]

@@alysiaandarijanamakedonas3400 you have the right to not respect someone who doesnt respect an entire group of people

[@flissfloss915]

@@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121 I respect people's opinions but if your opinion is hating on a person for no reason, then I disagree with that opinion

[@jennasinclair6555]

Some of the comments on this video are absolutely horrible. You seem to be doing a wonderful job, Mr.Hay. Thank you for opening these kids minds and hearts to the LGBT community. It really shows how accepting kids are. 💛

[@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121]

Jenna Sinclair You shouldn’t push morals on children in school.

[@alex6027]

@@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121 That's exactly what school does. It's one of the basics of primary (elementary) school. School teaches kids many many morals

[@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121]

Kcaj Does Stuff Really? I’d always thought school taught language arts, math, science, social studies, and physical education. The only morals schools will teach are ones to get along; not that you had to accept the other person. They don’t teach very complicated, controversial subjects. Those will be brought up once you get to debate though.

[@God-sc2pk]

yeah... when your learning about sexual education your ment to have a talk about sexuality …

[@Taeyxngiez]

Ari's Moonlight that part of sex ed is never done right. Along with mental health issues. In my school sex ed is seriously lacking, and never taken as a serious subject, or we’ll have parents saying “they’re too young”. Tbh I don’t think kids in grade 5 are “too young” to learn about their own bodies, or a bit older kids learning about topics regrading the sexual aspect of life. Lack of education in sex ed leads to girls as young as 14 getting pregnant, or a talk about ones sexuality in a respectable and safe environment leads to suicides in kids part of the lgbtq+ community. As a pansexual myself, I’m scared that my friends will see me as disgusting or my classmates avoid me. My parents are homophobic too, so it makes it really hard to be open about my sexuality.

[@Mollyp1114]

if this guy told me he was gay In scream in joy

[@just_lex1626]

Low key same fifth grade me would be like I’m NoT The OnlY OnE!

[@percytheparkkeeper7826]

I'm happy my PE teacher came out recently it's really sweet he came up to me and asked "Hey Ari do you think they'd accept me if I was gay, " and of course I said obviously we love you and so came out and he wrote a letter to my mum saying "You have such a wonderful and kind daughter, you raised her so well to accept, love and care for everything no matter what, I know that all students see her as a wise and kind older sister. I don't know what you did but you raised you daughter amazingly." It really touched me and my mum and he's so great.

[@ehutch1236]

Ari & Ellie MaskedAngel r/quityourbullshit. A teacher wouldn't ask a student if it was ok to come out. That's just like me asking my 3 year old niece

[@Chromaspell]

r/Thathappened

[@HailG3]

And then everyone stood up and clapped

[@bandgeekmike]

I am a gay elementary music teacher and I have had to come out to my students before. It can be awkward, but it's usually worth it.

[@august2241]

bandgeekmike it wouldn’t be awkward if you choose not to be gay... obviously.

[@cortneyh.9790]

Ryan Mulloy lol.

[@Zoe-ng4xh]

Ryan Mulloy you can’t choose not to be gay

[@lovejoshua4963]

Ryan Mulloy Why Don't You Just Leave! Homosexuality is NOT a choice

[@luzgoodman-estrada6590]

bandgeekmike I'm a bi middle school together. I totally get it. It is awakard and scary at the same time

[@chloeporter9974]

I wish all students were as kind as yours were. My teacher saw me and my boyfriend in music together and we were in pairs so we obviously went together. The teacher then said “Conner and Ben, you two can’t work together”. When we asked him why he said “because I know you two are gay and I don’t feel comfortable with you working together”. From then on the other students knew that we were gay and continued to talk about us every day and the teacher never apologised! I wish I had him as my music teacher instead. He seems so understanding and kind!!

[@sfrancies87]

Trick y I'm sorry your teacher firstly outed you like that and secondly subjected you to what is essentially implicit homophobia but I would imagine very hurtful. Does your school have a welfare officer you could talk to about the incident?

[@chloeporter9974]

Sarah Tucker I don’t think so. I don’t have him for music anymore as my dad complained to the school about it

[@notthemexicanaverage235]

Yea I’m sorry to hear that. When I was a senior in high school, I over heard these two girls talking about my choir teacher being homophobic -(which he’s also transphobic as well.- Cause one time, a sophomore came in the choir room with make up on, and when my choir teacher looked at him, he told him to go to the bathroom to wash it off. And there’s this one girl who wanted a tuxedo cause she’s transgender when we’re getting our pictures taken for choir. And when she asked my choir teacher for one, he sighed and told her no.

[@SoDarkitex]

Trick y THIS TEACHER TRIGGERS ME.(the one in your story) P.s: I’m very sorry for what this teacher did btw. It’s not right to openly call out a queer without permission. Especially when you didn’t come out yet.

[@JakobowenYT]

Trick y sorry about that ❤️

[@zoeycahill2134]

My technology teacher is a lesbian and she’s literally my favorite teacher in my school along with my choir teacher. She’s getting married soon to her fiancée Kaitlyn ♥️♥️

[@claireburns4520]

Hermione Granger hi hermione

[@nexolord9]

That's amazing

[@myroeganilees6230]

Beautiful Happy for her❤❤❤

[@tomcampbell5186]

So what

[@larsswig912]

@@tomcampbell5186 that's a great song bro. I'm not talking about the one by Pink, I'm talking about the other one (or at least, the cover by Metallica). well, tbh I don't like it that much but it makes me feel edgy.

[@jessicastewart4835]

Roses are red🌹 Violets are blue🦋 Mr hay is gay👬 And that’s ok too👌🏻

[@GDKepler]

@@SznBallaMusic and your evidence for god is where?

[@candiedpeach1280]

@@SznBallaMusic And God says to treat EVERYONE with kindness and equality? Including the gays? 😑

[@adamrodriguez7553]

@@SznBallaMusic If you are still homophobic in 2019, leave Earth. No one likes you or your "God". The Bible also says God has a problem with haircuts, showers, eating pigs and getting tattoos but you skipped those and went "straight" to hating Gay people. You are disgusting. God said, "Love thy neighbor" you fucking hypocrite. No wonder half of America said they questioned the existence of a God, because this "God" you are making, is a racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, mysogynistic, ludicroustic, sado-masochistic, Phantasmagorical Deity that is dividing the world. Oh, and each day there are more people coming out and less people believing in your brain-washing religion. So, let's recap! Your homophobia is so passé and hypocritical; the Homophobia you display doesn't make sense with your religion either way. You are a Phariah to society with your ignorance. Next time you decide to go on an open-minded video, question whether or not you'll get blasted for your hatred like now. Bye sister! And grow up

[@sevenseasonsofbrown]

@@SznBallaMusic that's a stupid thing to say. Anyway , I don't believe in God.

[@SznBallaMusic]

lauren why don’t you believe god?no criticism or anything,I just want to know why?has he not been there for you or what makes you not believe in him?

[@NuhanHidayat]

Give this man a cookie he deserve it! I mean apple

[@aly7373]

Nuhan Hidayat no, cookie

[@Sergio-wn4sp]

I don't get it xd

[@firecracka123k]

Seeerg López cuz he's a teacher? lol

[@Sergio-wn4sp]

Quintessence and do you give apples to your teacher?

[@emblackett_x]

Seeerg López It's a known thing to do, especially with teachers of younger children.

[@coywolffoxassociate6072]

When I was younger, I didn’t know what gay meant. I didn’t know what straight meant in that sense. The only thing I thought of it was “Oh okay. They love each other.” I was fine with it. And now I still am. I think that people should just tell their kids that “Oh. They are in love and happy and that is all that matters”

[@Hello-ly8bd]

CoyWolfFox Associate I knew what gay meant when I was 3. I knew what straight meant when I was two.

[@justzhaq.9307]

nia likes kpop lmao boi how tf you remember what you knew at 2 and 3? My neice is 2 yrs old and she can't even pronounce GAY properly

[@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121]

CoyWolfFox Associate It’s not your place to tell parents what morals they should have to teach.

Sex is not love. Only heterosexual sex is acceptable. Homosexuality is abomination.

[@MBTAMoreRailfan]

Gay and PROUD

[@jonathanstuber0402]

Me too! Love is love!

[@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121]

MBTA & More You shouldn’t be proud of what you are that you can’t control like race and gender.

[@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121]

Tahoe Brock Smith You shouldn’t be prideful of what you are if you can’t control it. That’s like saying I should be proud for being white.

[@tahoebrocksmith723]

Adolfary Clitler well ya I guess your right in some way I can see that

[@karalyndutton117]

Adolfary Clitler when you say you’re proud for something like sexuality, race, gender, etc, you’re more so saying you’re proud for the progress that your community has made. Like 200 years ago the general opinion of gays was disgusting, but now here we are today :)

[@okimlistening2u]

Thank you, Matthew, for your story. You did a great service to those children and to yourself. I totally support your wisdom and your courage. I have taught for over three decades at the high school level and never had the courage that you have shown.......Kudos..........Ray

[@lisshvh9059]

its ok, only you now when the time is ready for you to come out. Specially in a high school, we all know how ppl can be sometimes. wish you the best (and I apologize for the bad english)

Homosexuals are hated by normal Society. Society hates homosexuals, it always has and always will.

[@painite9972]

as a child, you could tell you were attracted to furniture and all i'd have in mind is: "DOES THAT MEAN LESS HOMEWORK OR MORE HOMEWORK???"

[@martinawolf2983]

XD Teacher - I'm in love with math. (In the sense, they're asexual) Class - ... does it means more or less homework?

[@heatherspill5817]

Thank you for this comment. It's beautiful :)

[@hehet_yeosang]

I wish we could live in a world where hate against the lgbt+ community doesn’t exist

[@astrowiz3544]

We're making progress everyday :)))

[@martindietrich5973]

Hate in general

[@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121]

ThePopster_ CrazyCat That doesn’t sound very diverse. Also, what’s your definition of hate? Because people say I’m spreading hate for giving facts about things like trans dysphoria. Respect everyone’s opinions.

[@phoenixablaze649]

Same

[@AmberDennis001]

ThePopster_ CrazyCat simply disagreeing versus actually hating is two different things. I think lgbtq can have civil unions but don’t support marriage. Do I hate them? No. I am a southern baptist and I can’t change them but I will stick to my beliefs 👍

[@brieschurr3900]

I love how kids are so excepting of others. Hatred is learned.

[@creppypastalover]

It makes me sad that would never happen in my state, he'd for sure be fired. If a teacher was openly gay to students the parents would raise pitchforks to have them removed

[@point_blank5731]

creppypastalover well legally they can't fire someone for being gay.

[@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121]

creppypastalover Because you can’t push morals in school.

That is not sad. That is Normal and Good. I wish I lived in your state.

[@AppleWhiteFan]

Aw, that sounds really sad. But don't worry, always looks on the bright side of things! ^^ I'm sure things will change.

[@josephsuarez9594]

Well they can’t really fire someone who is already flaming...

[@kaissoupstore7647]

I hope that in the future, LGBT people can be openly LGBT without things being awkward. Nobody could be awkward. It could just be "I don't have a wife, I have a husband!" and kids could just be like "oh :) nice" and it wouldn't change anything. I'm proud of this guy :D

[@affxctin1932]

Well it's the real world and it'll never be like that.

[@ehutch1236]

kaikaikai Ummm... It's not really that awkward. Do some reality checks

[@kaissoupstore7647]

Edward Hutchings Just because your experience in coming out wasn't awkward doesn't mean it's not possible for other people's coming out to be awkward. Did you think coming out or being open about gender/sexuality is smooth sailing?

[@vivianescarcega6563]

i'm not hating right now, but it is that way frequently. kids are more excepting in that way. in some cases that doesn't happen because they are raised a different way. kids really don't care. they do consider and think about it but they are more pure and accepting than adults.

[@kaissoupstore7647]

@Lilac : so a man loving another man is just as bad as murder or rape, huh? you sound like you care an awful lot about other people's lifestyle. i would recommend you to play outside and get some fresh air.

[@DerpyDork]

My old elementary school gym teacher was gay and I still miss him he was such a nice person I have adhd he helped me alot and was alot of fun to talk to

[@NauticalFantasy]

It’s sad how LGBT teachers are treated. They are honestly the sweetest and best teachers too. I once had a HS history teacher who was gay and he was the sweetest till this date. Everyone would bully him as well. I feel like schools should allow and make change for them to be comfortable and respected as well in a work and school environment. It is 2019💓💓

[@haewankibret7431]

Whattttt Legit my music teacher! Its ok to be gay! We accept you for you are!!

[@heatedcandle2421]

Haewan Kibret yeeeeeeeeeee be kind to others

[@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121]

Haewan Kibret You’ve made like a thousand comments.

[@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121]

Lilac I personally disagree. I think it’s stupid though how so many liberals just go out, make a big deal about it, and praise it just for existing. Transgenderism is stupid and anti-science.

[@unitedstates4912]

if you actually accept him you wouldnt have to say you accept him

[@Jasper-ds3pe]

tea time commenter if you actually commented you wouldn’t have to comment what kinda wack logic is that

[@haewankibret7431]

This is so beautiful🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

[@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121]

Haewan Kibret Not really. Just a guy coming out. So?

You mean the sex pervert?

[@hehet_yeosang]

Adolfary Clitler do you have nothing better to do in your life other than hate on stuff u have nothing to do with

[@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121]

ThePopster_ CrazyCat Okay, first of all, I can debate and complain about whatever I want. Second of all, I don’t even get recognition for defending lesbians, gays, and bisexuals against a guy who literally just called them perverts? I haven’t seen a complaint to the other commenter.

[@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121]

ThePopster_ CrazyCat How about you actually talk instead of complaining about the fact that I can respond to whatever I want. This tells me you don’t even have an argument.

[@fleetwin1]

Good for you, those students are getting a very valuable education indeed, much more than just music. I'm thinking the persistent girl had an idea you were gay, and was very inquisitive. I'm glad you work in a supportive educational system, the sooner kids learn about various lifestyles, the sooner they will learn it is perfectly normal and develop tolerance. I'm sure there might be children you teach who are wondering about their own sexuality, even at that young age...Having you as a positive role model might help them accept themselves as well....If I can do one thing before dying, would love to help just one kid who is struggling with sexuality issues, would do anything to prevent a young person from years of needless struggling and self hatred...

[@electrafroot344]

As much as I love your comment and appreciate the sentiments you have expressed, I don't believe that being gay is a "lifestyle", as you have stated. Being gay is merely one characteristic or trait that, with many others, that makes up a person's life. It is not a lifestyle in and of itself.

[@fleetwin1]

You are absolutely correct, poor choice of words...Don

[@Ray-gu2fg]

kramden 100th like x

[@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121]

kramden You can’t force morals upon kids at school. It’s wrong.

[@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121]

Henry Strausbaugh It is. It’s forcing the moral that it’s okay to be gay. Listen, I personally think that it’s fine to be gay. However, others don’t think so, and accepting people for being gay isn’t a required way of survival. I agree that it’s good to teach people to be accepting. I just don’t think it’s in a school’s place.

[@lacythemutt2753]

My middle school choir teacher is gay. He’s the fucking best. One time this bi kid and this straight kid got in a fight cause the straight kid thought lesbian and bi were the same thing, me, a pansexual, stepped in, saying that bi and lesbian are completely different. Suddenly the gay choir teacher appeared basically out of nowhere and read out the definitions of lesbian and bi. Also everyone already knew he was gay so when he came out to everyone he said. “Yes, I am gay. I’m the gay teacher and I’m proud.” He is 22 and always wears a flannel shirt with a certain hair style. Again, he’s the fucking best.

[@mimisparadise4269]

HES MY MUSIC TEACHER!!!!!! OMG

[@tryingmybest2461]

ITZ MIMI Sameeee!

[@joe5058]

You guys are so lucky. I envy you.@@tryingmybest2461

[@tryingmybest2461]

Mikaela Hyakuya r/nah

[@adultadult1525]

War Mage1 r/shut the fucking hell up bitch wit no proof

[@wonpoodle]

Lord Gacha wtf ur a black bang tan shipper eye-

[@joelp23]

Hay rhyming with Gay and he's a music teacher is magical

[@cooper663]

One of my teachers would never tell my class what gender their partner was and literally everyone in my class was like "Tell us! If you're gay then we will support and accept you! It's totally fine if you have a husband!" But he wasn't gay he had a wife he just didn't want to share his personal life lmao but if he did have a husband I think everyone would've been like "Ya we knew" because he did act a little feminine, I guess, so I think when he said that he wouldn't tell us his partners gender we got even more suspicious XD.

[@ehutch1236]

Abby Cooper r/quityourbullshit

[@cooper663]

no I'm serious. He STILL refers to his wife as his partner. His name is Drew Moore if you want to look him up

[@cooper663]

The pic of someone with a hat on and sitting on a bench with his hands together is him. He's also a break dancer.

[@astrowiz3544]

I see Lin ;DDD

[@kalin8081]

Why is it anyone’s place to know his sexuality? Or his business?

[@bryanrussel5758]

Good to see this younger generation being more open and accepting. As a boy in school during the 70's -80's, you had to be homophobic, lest you be accused of being gay yourself. Back then an insecure boy raised catholic, (ex-catholic now) that seemed like a fate worse than death. I am not proud that I used to think and say things that were disrespectful and mean to gay people but the thing about ignorance is that it is curable if you will just start thinking independently. I like the Christopher Hitchens quote that "homosexuality is not just a form of sex, but a form of love and it deserves our respect".

[@jeannejorgensen1230]

I am a 68 year old woman and married and not gay. I have been hoping since high school that gay people be accepted for who they are.....perfectly normal! There is nothing wrong with being gay! For The love of whatever deity you pray to, can we please stop the nonsense and let gay people live their lives with the same rights and acceptance as everyone else. Please! Things have certainly improved since I was a teenager but come on people, how long is it going to take?!? All you homophobes out there.....you’re living in the Stone Age.

[@strangerdanger1135]

@Real Dudes Party Nude The only doofus* I see here is you.

[@strangerdanger1135]

@Real Dudes Party Nude I'm surprised you care enough to reply. How interesting.

[@joaquimluz5979]

@Real Dudes Party Nude that's religious intolerance

[@awilson5746]

Kid:Do you have wife? Mr Hay:Hell No!

[@peace3108]

we have a gay teacher in our school and he is very supported by us. he’s been out to his students even before i’ve been in that school so i, personally don’t know how he came out to the students at that time but we love him. i think you are so brave matthew. i hope you have a great day :)

[@BTURNER1961]

My daughter, who taught in a 'Montessori ' private pre school setting, married a woman. Although another teacher recently showed the class her straight 'wedding pictures', she was told by the administrator she could not do the same. Her wife was allowed to visit, but only if she was referred to as a friend. While my daughter was not officially fired, it was very clear she needed to find new employment QUICKLY. So sad that this children had to lose a great teacher with whom they had bonded, over fear of intolerance.

[@Erik-fn7kj]

He wasn't fired...

[@michelle_9875]

I had 2 gay teachers in highschool they were my favorite freaking teachers and that says a lot because one of them was my math teacher😂😂.

[@pernelladams448]

Michelle_ 98 ewwwwww you had a Math teacher ha you thought I was gonna say something offensive WRONG

[@skeeterbeeter2686]

Les teach in my school.💜 her

[@DerpyDork]

@@pernelladams448 ewwwwwww I also have a math teacher ._.

[@kooldadrich]

Awesome video and a wonderful message. Kids are not born with their prejudices. They are taught them. He's helping to break down those prejudices that the kids may hear from other sectors of our society.

[@DreyriAldranaris36]

That's the most beautiful thing

[@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121]

kooldadrich So we want to connect children in a hive mind now?

[@isisemkeb]

When you are not thruthful, or not completely thruthful, specially to kids, you don't feel so good about yourself. Suddenly you feel cornered. I am not sure I would have done better or even the same as you. Good job !!!

[@DerekWilliamsMusic]

Michelle B - What's more kids know perfectly well when adults are lying. This teaches them it's ok to lie and it's ok to be ashamed of yourself, and it's not ok to be LGB or T.

[@isisemkeb]

Derek Williams - I do not see it as it is not ok to be of any letter of the alphabet, just that he seems to evade the answer. They feel that there is ambiguity and that he is not quite thrutful.

[@DerekWilliamsMusic]

Michelle B - Yes, I got that impression too, but dealing with questions from children on such matters is extremely difficult and one has to respond with the utmost care. Having been in the same position as a high school teacher myself decades ago, it was a while before I figured out that the best approach to curiosity from students is to answer honestly any question that you'd also answer if you were heterosexual. For example, I can't see any reasonable heterosexual teacher being likely to refuse to answer a well-meant student question, "Are you married?" so I would answer such a question truthfully and immediately, without prevarication, in the context of my same-sex partner or husband. However if they tried to ask provocative questions about sexual practice, I would say to them, "I'll answer any question to the best of my ability, of the kind you'd be willing to ask your own parents."

[@isisemkeb]

Derek Williams - I really like your last sentence's ending : "of the kind you'd be willing to ask your own parents." It is so crazy that this, beeing normal, is still going on in 2018.

[@norahkirkpatrick3040]

Our 5th grade class would’ve have been so excited they would be like “oh my gosh is your boyfriend cute, tell me more, what’s his name, what does he look like” lol

[@shabalabadingdong1761]

It’s sad that he felt the need to hide the fact he was gay, but then again there’s some shit parents who would have a problem with it. Kids SHOULD know about these things, because it’s life, and it’s normal.

[@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121]

Shaba Laba Ding Dong But what if their religion is against it. I thought we wanted to be a “tolerant society.”

[@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121]

Shaba Laba Ding Dong Nobody can control or teach children’s morals.

[@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121]

Lilac I mean, I personally have nothing against gays but I do agree that morals like this should not be pushed by the schools. Morals are taught at home by parents. School is not the right place and people shouldn’t be forced to accept something if they believe it’s wrong.

[@AppleWhiteFan]

@ Lilac, i would like to inform you that pedophiles and homosexuality are very different. Two adults who love each other is okay. but some one trying to do things to, children, is not okay. I would just like to tell you that, So please stop saying there the same thing, because they are completely different.

[@gracethefoxx]

@ We are not sex perverts. Please get your head out of 1992 and put it back in 2018, ok? There is nothing wrong with us, and if you have a problem then either do research or leave.

[@amnahs7097]

I want a gay teacher.

[@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121]

crying noodles Why?

[@DarkWolf-qo7qo]

crying noodles I had one but he left the school I miss him tbh he actually stood up for me when people were making fun of me for having a boyfriend. I'm only 14.

[@frenchvanillaicedcoffee2294]

crying noodles my spanish teacher is gay and he’s always talking about how he doesn’t cook cause his “mans” does it all lmaoooo

[@caelanferguson9452]

I have a lesbian teacher

[@hellommaslte3528]

I have a gay teacher

[@bec6397]

All I see is American Sam Smith

[@Veldvrouw]

I had a bi teacher when i was 12. She had a girlfriend at the time and told it to us. She was a great role model for me, to know that being gay is totally normal. Thank you, juf Linda!

[@kweenmix4409]

3 of my 9 teachers are lgbt people and they are also the best teachers I've ever had, and as Mr.Hay I'm totally fine with that🤗

[@gameingmushrooms6776]

I told my teacher that I went to a pride parade during the summer

[@spicelord7764]

ahh my hamilfam love finding you guys

[@adey5042]

Poptartigrade 01 Same here

[@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121]

HAMITION TRASH Wow, nobody cares. Why do we have to know that you told your teacher this? Couldn’t you have just commented “I went to a pride parade during the summer”, which, by the way, is a complete waste of time.

[@gameingmushrooms6776]

@@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121 because I like to make fun of my gender identity and homosexuality

[@gameingmushrooms6776]

@@KossolaxtheForesworn unfortunately same

[@thenosieyartist6924]

"She was very insistent that day" Me as a younger student.

[@kurtgandenberger6139]

i am old and have lived with the same guy for nearly 40 years. i was always "discrete" and was amazed when people walked up to me and asked about being gay. people normally figure stuff out even if you don't wish to talk about it.

[@greenelephant...ofdoom5527]

This is the way being gay should be introduced to people. It isn't necessary to go into how they have sex or anything like that as kids don't even know that for straight people. This is a good teacher, introducing what is ultimately a simple matter to his class in a simple way.

[@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121]

Green Elephant... of DOOM No, don’t push morals upon children in school.

[@breetoldyouso]

@Real Dudes Party Nude jesus fruitcake is my new favorite term for these folks thank you

[@strangerdanger1135]

@Real Dudes Party Nude Omg, "Jesus fruitcake", can someone please make that an actual cake?

[@strangerdanger1135]

@Real Dudes Party Nude Oh dear you're right. Can't feed those to children. But sadly in Christian families the moment children are born they're fed with Jesus fruitcake via words.

[@strangerdanger1135]

@Real Dudes Party Nude And don't forget the Graduate School Career Choices, "Hatewarts school of hatecraft and homophobery" and "James Charles' school of infinite acceptance" Why are we just making up names for what seems to be a card game now. XD

[@hauntedheartss]

If he was my teacher I would have stood up and said, “ME TOO”

[@emilyreilhan]

I remember i was like 6 and my mom had a friend who was lesbian (and had a wife and daughter) and i was like “wait mom they’re married to each other? Is one like... the mom and one is like... the aunt?” And she said “no i think they both consider themselves a mom” and i was like “cool im hungry” Kids are curious but it really doesn’t affect them like some adults think it does...

[@rainbowzzzplayzzz]

There is a boy at my school who recently came out, and surprisingly all the kids and teachers accepted him. Now whenever the teachers talk about love, or there is love in books, the teachers reassure all the kids that love is love, so everybody feels comfortable!

[@artinaam]

I'm a gay teacher myself, though in high school. Being out and proud has helped some of my students accept their own identity :)

[@stonerdawgg]

In my school we have this really nice teacher, who is gay, and my school actually has a lot of LGBT+ kids, even in our highschool they have a sorta club where those people can meet up, but the teacher is more of a substitute and the students tend to be so mean to him and one time I stood up for him because he didn't deserve it :(. I honestly love teachers that are so nice and caring like this one guy in the vid.

[@BernardoPrates]

Thank You!

[@datboistrauss2113]

As a younger teen who is secretly genderfluid, I found that this video alone has given me so much more confidence when I comes to talking about stuff like this. Not only have I had the same type of rumor stuff happen like other kids being like "hey is she genderfluid?" And "is it ok to be genderfluid?" "What even is genderfluid" etc, it was really cool to find someone else who has shared a similar experience, and to know that everything turned out fine in the end. My story may very well be different than yours, but I still found it truly inspiring. It saddens me to know you probably won't see my comment, but if you do, thank you so SO much for putting your story out here for people like me, and so many more. You have no idea how much it helps kids like me :) 💕💕💞