text: The classmate of one of my kids was disowned by his mother when he came out in high school. It was awful, and a stark reminder for my kids, about how strong discrimination  can be, that it can even exist within what is supposed to be one of the strongest bonds - mother and child.
  
  Here in conservative Richmond BC, there were no gay/straight alliances or support groups in school. He had a tough time of it, and it was only though the strong support of his father,  that he got through it.
  
  Although to this day his mother has cut off all ties, so how does a child ever get through that.
  
  Yeah, tough call...but schools should not be "outing" kids to their parents.