Teen Banned from Skyping Boyfriend: Is He in the Wrong?

Imagine being a 17-year-old in love, but unable to see your significant other due to the current global situation. That’s exactly what happened to one teen who found solace in Skyping his 18-year-old boyfriend. However, his parents, who aren’t too thrilled about him being gay, have banned the boyfriend from coming over to their house. So, when they discovered the Skype calls, all hell broke loose.

Love in the Time of Quarantine

Longing for Connection

Skype to the Rescue!

Parents in Denial

The ‘No Boyfriend’ Rule

Busted on Skype!

Dinner Table Drama ️

Punishment Time ⏰

Heartbroken and Devastated

Questioning Himself

Seeking Validation

Is Love Worth Breaking the Rules?

This heartbroken teen is left questioning if he was in the wrong for Skyping his boyfriend, knowing it was against his parents’ wishes. While he admits to breaking the rule, he wonders if the circumstances justify his actions. As he faces punishment and separation from his boyfriend, we’ve gathered some of the top responses from the internet to weigh in on this emotional dilemma.

NTA. Being banned from Skyping boyfriend is homophobic and unfair.

Support for OP against terrible parents

Supportive comment and replies validate OP’s feelings and offer hope

Supportive comment section with heartwarming replies

Teen defends herself against unfair punishment for harmless behavior

Seek support from local LGBT charity for homophobic parents. Stay safe.

Engaging advice for a gay teen struggling with parental acceptance. ❤️

Standing up to unreasonable parents: NTA wins the day

Heartbreaking long-distance relationship struggles during lockdown

Ingenious solution to teen’s Skype ban

Following the rules but still punished for love

Supportive comment defends teen against strict parents

Supportive comment encourages planning for independence and freedom

Supportive comment calls out emotional abuse and homophobia.

Virtual love not enough? NTA gets banned from video calls.

Teen suggests discreet alternatives to banned Skype with boyfriend

Support for gay teen banned from Skyping boyfriend.

NTA suggests moving to Discord for better quality video calls

Teen’s parents are the a**holes for banning Skype with boyfriend

Confused commenter thinks ‘NTA wtf’ is a curse word

Supportive comment offers resources for LGBTQ+ teen.

Supportive comment calls out controlling parents.

Supportive comment for teen banned from Skyping boyfriend due to homophobia

Teen defends themselves against strict parents.

Supportive comment to gay teen dealing with unsupportive parents

Supportive comment for LGBTQ+ teen facing bigotry from parents.

Tough love or harsh parenting? Share your thoughts

Commenter calls out controlling parents in fiery rant.

Supportive comment defends teen’s sexuality against closed-minded parents

Supportive comment to a teen facing homophobic parents.

Supportive comment encourages distancing from controlling parents.

Don’t let anyone shame you for Skyping your boyfriend

Supportive comment for LGBTQ+ teen facing parental homophobia

Teen’s parents criticized for banning Skype with boyfriend

Commenter accuses someone of gaslighting, drama ensues

Commenter calls out parents in fiery language

Privacy is a right, not a privilege. NTA

Not the a**hole, but why the ban?

Parents use Skype ban to hide bigotry towards gay son

Encouraging words for a teen in a tough situation

Stand up for yourself! You deserve to be accepted for who you are.

Support for Teen Facing Homophobic Abuse from Parents

Supportive Reddit community comforts teen banned from Skyping boyfriend

Supportive comment calls out parents’ behavior, suggests therapy

Long-distance love triumphs over parental restrictions. ❤

Long-distance love is tough, but NTA for wanting comfort

Relationship disapproval during quarantine: unfair or justified? NTA.

Supportive comment defends OP’s sexuality and criticizes parents’ bigotry

Teen’s parents are controlling, commenters sympathize.

Secret communication tips for banned teen lovebirds

Supportive comment defends teenager’s right to privacy with parents.

Fighting for love and acceptance despite unsupportive family

Parents ban teen from seeing boyfriend, ignoring reality. NTA.

Supportive comment defends against homophobic parents

Supportive comment, condemning homophobic and controlling parents

Support for teen facing homophobic parents.

Supportive comment calls out homophobia in punishment.

Creative ways to stay connected despite overbearing parents ‍

Breaking rules or breaking free? Don’t let shame consume you.

Supportive comment section for teen banned from Skyping boyfriend

Supportive comment, encouraging OP to stay strong and be themselves

Teen faces homophobic parents, advised to disguise messaging app

Supportive comment for teen’s unfair punishment by uninformed parents.

Breaking free from controlling parents: a guide

Supportive comment to a teen facing parental oppression

Not the a**hole, but why the ban?

Standing up to controlling parents.

Supportive comment offers empathy to banned teen

Teen banned from Skyping boyfriend, but NTA for breaking rule

Supportive comment receives heart emoji, no replies.

Supportive comment for teen banned from Skyping boyfriend

Take control of your own belongings and freedom

Long-distance love without breaking rules? NTA found a way!

Commenter defends teenager, condemns parents with angry face emoji

Commenter supports teen banned from Skyping boyfriend, calls out homophobia

Abuse disguised as punishment, OP deserves better