Principal is horrible.

[lyriclover]

My principal refuses to deal with any type of non-physical bullying. I've tried multiple times to report bullying to him. I have a girlfriend and people constantly harass us for being in a homosexual relationship. Whenever I talk to the principal about it he says not to let it bug us because the people that bully us mean nothing. I want to see him just ignore and forget about people shouting things at him in the hall everytime he goes to a class. I want to see him deal with people following him and just laughing. If someone reported anything else he would act on it. The bullying hurts a lot. We can't be seen together in school without people screaming shit at us. Is there anyway we can possibly convince our principal to do something about this?

[CharlieHorse]

Contact the county school board. I'm pretty sure he HAS to help.
I f-ing hate school and administrators, to get anything done, you have to go to the top.

[lyriclover]

But the thing is... they all share his opinion. I live in an extremely homophobic part of New York. The people that are supportive don't act it cuz they're afraid to. I hate my school. Every other school around us had lgbt support clubs, we have nothing. My parents aren't really aware of the situation and I don't want them to be.

[AuthorX303720]

OHHHHHH HELL NO! That is just rude. If I was a principle every single person is the same no matter what they sexual orentaion is. Go to the school board

[Noirtier]

My principal refuses to deal with any type of non-physical bullying. I've tried multiple times to report bullying to him. I have a girlfriend and people constantly harass us for being in a homosexual relationship. Whenever I talk to the principal about it he says not to let it bug us because the people that bully us mean nothing. I want to see him just ignore and forget about people shouting things at him in the hall everytime he goes to a class. I want to see him deal with people following him and just laughing. If someone reported anything else he would act on it. The bullying hurts a lot. We can't be seen together in school without people screaming shit at us. Is there anyway we can possibly convince our principal to do something about this?

Alright, hun, what he's doing is not only wrong, it's ILLEGAL. New York has laws that require school administrators to investigate claims of bullying, both in general and with special provisions enacted to protect LGBT students from being bullied as well. He is required to do his best to put an end to the bullying. The fact that he's just blowing it off like it means nothing means he's violating New York's anti-bullying laws, especially when it's bullying related to sexuality like this. The first step I would take, whether you want to or not, would be to tell your parents. They're there to support you guys, and they will want to help, and will be able to help, if things get really out of hand. I would take the issue to either the school board or the school superintendent if you can, to report the issue of bullying you've been having and to tell them that your principal has refused, on multiple occasions, to do anything to stop the bullying. Hopefully that will provoke a response from them. If it doesn't, then you've got a few options. You have the option of requesting to be transferred to a different school, you and your girlfriend (do note that no matter where you go you will probably encounter some bullying due to being gay, just not to this extent.) Also note that this, if all of them refuse to help you or do something about it, is grounds for a lawsuit against the school and the administrators within the school. Do note that this step is up to you to take or not, and keep in mind that you only have 4 years at max in this school, and that after that college is a much more accepting atmosphere. I would also advise you to take a look at some nonprofit organizations designed to give support to LGBT students and couples, that aren't affiliated with school systems if your school won't make a GSA club or anything of the sort. I really hope that you're able to get things sorted out, and that things begin to get better for you two. Please know that we're all here to help and support you hun, and that if you ever need anything we're here for you!

[lyriclover]

OHHHHHH HELL NO! That is just rude. If I was a principle every single person is the same no matter what they sexual orentaion is. Go to the school board

Can't. They're homophobic too.

Alright, hun, what he's doing is not only wrong, it's ILLEGAL. New York has laws that require school administrators to investigate claims of bullying, both in general and with special provisions enacted to protect LGBT students from being bullied as well. He is required to do his best to put an end to the bullying. The fact that he's just blowing it off like it means nothing means he's violating New York's anti-bullying laws, especially when it's bullying related to sexuality like this. The first step I would take, whether you want to or not, would be to tell your parents. They're there to support you guys, and they will want to help, and will be able to help, if things get really out of hand. I would take the issue to either the school board or the school superintendent if you can, to report the issue of bullying you've been having and to tell them that your principal has refused, on multiple occasions, to do anything to stop the bullying. Hopefully that will provoke a response from them. If it doesn't, then you've got a few options. You have the option of requesting to be transferred to a different school, you and your girlfriend (do note that no matter where you go you will probably encounter some bullying due to being gay, just not to this extent.) Also note that this, if all of them refuse to help you or do something about it, is grounds for a lawsuit against the school and the administrators within the school. Do note that this step is up to you to take or not, and keep in mind that you only have 4 years at max in this school, and that after that college is a much more accepting atmosphere. I would also advise you to take a look at some nonprofit organizations designed to give support to LGBT students and couples, that aren't affiliated with school systems if your school won't make a GSA club or anything of the sort. I really hope that you're able to get things sorted out, and that things begin to get better for you two. Please know that we're all here to help and support you hun, and that if you ever need anything we're here for you!

My school board are all homophobic too. I've tried emailing every support group in my area and I didn't get any responces. My parents would never let me switch schools.

Please don't double post, use the edit button instead next time or the multi-quote feature~DerBear

[Troy35216]

call the ACLU and ask them what to do. being homophobic doesn't give them permission to break the law. there are no anti bullying laws where i am so it's different here otherwise i wouldn't be just telling them about it i'd be reporting it in writing and letting them know I'm sending copies of the letters to the school board, the attorney general, the newspapers, the ACLU and anyone else I can think of and I'd be sure to tell them that with all the documentation that if anything happens they won't be able to claim they had no idea there was a problem. for sure call the ACLU or PFLAG.

[Gigablue]

Try going to the school board, maybe you'll get someone sympathetic who'll help. If not, you could try contacting a local support organization and asking their advice. If the school refuses to take action, you can file a lawsuit if you want. They are breaking the law. If you don't want to sue them, you could try to change schools, or just wait it out, though waiting probably isn't a good idea.

[lyriclover]

Truth is guys... I'm scared to do anything big. I'm trying to email support groups in my area but no one's emailing me back.

[nice]

Truth is guys... I'm scared to do anything big. I'm trying to email support groups in my area but no one's emailing me back.

I can understand why you'd be scared to do anything big but you cant just sit around while you and your girlfriend are getting bullied. What if it gets worse and something really serious happens? If i was you i'd file a complaint with the police department after sending the school board a warning letter. The fact that they are allowing this to happen is horrible and against the law. If you don't wanna tell your parents tell another adult you can trust so they can help you.

I really do wish you the best of luck :hug:

[Skyhawk]

Truth is guys... I'm scared to do anything big. I'm trying to email support groups in my area but no one's emailing me back.

Remember - Only the squeaky wheels get the grease. Be that squeaky wheel.

Note: Squeaky wheel as in person who speaks out. Grease meaning attention/assistance.

[IVIodern]

You are scared to do anything major, we get that. Someone will draw major attention to this problem sometime, let you be that someone. Many will thank you for drawing attention to it. You make fear in your mind, everyone does, but just remember that fear is not real.

You need to draw some major attention to this. Tell your parents, tell them that no one will listen to you. Say you want to draw some major attention to it. If they don't beleive you or really do anything, the police is the way to go

[Skyhawk]

Hmmmm.....what about contacting a news station? ;) If you can't fight them, shame them.

Is there a local LGBT group or something similar you can go to?

[PinkFloyd]

Your principal might just be uncomfortable with it. It's not that he's homophobic... It's just uncomfortable for him. I think you should go to the school board or superintendant and complain. By law they have to help.

[lyriclover]

Well the bullying has kinda stoped for now. Maybe the principal did something but didn't tell us? Im gonna wait and see if anything else happens before I get outside sources involved.