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I saw a MTV True Life about a similar school in Dallas, TX called Walt Whitman High School. After seeing this program, I'm split on the issue. On one hand, yes some GLBT students may need an alternative to going to a public high school because they have a higher chance of a violent crimes happening to them in high school if they are open about their sexuality. I also think that often times teens need to enjoy high school with others whom they can identify with, so they can feel a sense of normality. If people are constantly ridiculing you and attacking your beliefs sooner or later you would want another option or you will quit school all together. Then on the other hand, alot of people have to go through alot of riducule and hard times in high school so what makes these teens different. Taking into account also that the GLBT society wants to be equal to everyone else, why should there be a separate school, it's hard to achieve that equality that you want if you are segregated from others.
I do not however think that the schools should be private, because everyone is entitled to an education no matter what their sexuality. If some of these teens do not feel comfortable in this environment then they need these alternatives. I compare this school to some of the schools set up for teens who are having children but want to continue their education. It may be an alternative for someone who may not otherwise go to school.
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