#ALL of their kindergarten teachers were supposed to go in depth w the lgbt curriculum but NONE OF THEM DO

[gaybd1]

First of all, all my students think I’m 100% cis.

Also every time I talk about significant others I say “boyfriend or girlfriend” (this culture is not ready to go beyond that atp)

My students are OBSESSED with trying to find out I have a girlfriend, even though I’ve never even told them I’m straight (because I’m not)

Today with my 3rd-4th graders…

ME: Why are you guys all so obsessed with knowing if I have a boyfriend or a girlfriend?

STUDENT A: Well you wouldn’t have a boyfriend, teacher, because that would make you gay.

ME: And I’m definitely not gay?

STUDENT B: No! You’re not like gay people.

ME: So what are gay people like? You think you can tell if someone’s gay?

STUDENT B: Definitely! Gay people always hold hands with other boys

(She’s got me there)

*A group of students start listing gay stereotypes and basically conclude that I’m not gay because I’m so masculine*

ME: Wow that’s interesting. Do you guys know any gay people?

*They all insist they do*