Thomas Oliphant’s argument in the reading “Abandoned but Not
Alone” is going against the parents who kicked out their own kids because they
were gay. I completely think his argument is reasonable against the parents of
those kids who were abandoned. I don’t understand how a parent can just kick
their own child out because they are gay. Why should that even matter? The
parents should be supporting their children not shunning them from the family. I
can’t imagine my parents ever doing that to me and I am so thankful my parents
will always be there for me no matter what. I think the Point Foundation is
such an amazing program. My favorite part is how an adult helps move in a
student on their first day of school so they don’t have to do it alone. It is
sad at the same time because there are so many other kids out there that need
help but the foundation can’t support all of them.
I agree with your thoughts on how it is unreasonable for a parent to kick out their child for being gay. Parents always want the best for their child and should always support them on what they do. Kids should be open with their parents and not be afraid to tell them that they are gay or have to have an diary hiding who they really are. I can see the society progress rapidly and I can see that we will soon all accept gays.
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