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Related: About this forumManchester, England: school for LGBT youths to open
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The school, which is being planned by LGBT Youth North West, will host 40 full-time pupils, and will be established in the heart of the city.
Some part time places will be available for pupils who wish to continue attending a mainstream school.
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Manchester, England: school for LGBT youths to open (Original Post)
shenmue
Jan 2015
OP
In general, no. But I assume this is meant for kids who've been bullied and otherwise had a hard
nomorenomore08
Jan 2015
#4
That would certainly be nice. But in practice, it often doesn't work that way. n/t
nomorenomore08
Jan 2015
#6
Good article, shenmue. Thanks for posting.
shenmue
(38,501 posts)2. You're welcome
Joe Magarac
(297 posts)3. Is segregation really a good thing? n/t
nomorenomore08
(13,324 posts)4. In general, no. But I assume this is meant for kids who've been bullied and otherwise had a hard
time at "regular" schools.
Joe Magarac
(297 posts)5. Well of course, and it's perfectly understandable ...
... but what about enforcing the rules in all schools?
nomorenomore08
(13,324 posts)6. That would certainly be nice. But in practice, it often doesn't work that way. n/t
uriel1972
(4,261 posts)7. too late and too far away for me...
but, would have been great otherwise. If you've been bullied everyday of your school life then being segregated is a great thing as far as I'm concerned.
All the intentions and all the rules in the world doesn't help if there isn't a teacher who gives a damn nearby.
nomorenomore08
(13,324 posts)8. Very well said. Thank you.
"All the intentions and all the rules in the world doesn't help if there isn't a teacher who gives a damn nearby."
uriel1972
(4,261 posts)9. Thank you...
Bitter experience talking though.