Picture this: you're the director of a summer camp for children with a specific medical disorder, and one of your long-time campers comes out as bisexual. A volunteer cabin counselor, who has been with the organization for years, suddenly feels uncomfortable and asks that the child not be placed in their cabin. What do you do? 🤔 Well, one camp director faced this exact dilemma and made a controversial decision that has people talking. 😮
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The Camp Director's Dilemma 🏕️
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A Teenager Comes Out 🌈
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Volunteer's Uncomfortable Request 😕
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Camp Director's Bold Response 💪
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The Ultimatum ⚖️
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Questioning the Counselor's Suitability 🤔
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Unconditional Love Required ❤️
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Disagreements Within the Organization 🗣️
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The Right Volunteers Matter 🌟
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Parents and Former Campers Weigh In 📣
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Self-Doubt Creeps In 😟
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The Camp Director's Authority 📜
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Board Members' Opinions 🗨️
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The Internet Reacts to Camp Director's Ultimatum 🌐💬
So, did the camp director go too far or was their decision justified? Opinions are divided, with some people saying they overstepped their authority, while others believe they're just looking out for the best interests of the kids. 🤷♀️ Let's dive into the top responses from the internet and see what people think about this controversial situation! 🍿
snarfblattinconcert | snarfblattinconcert
Supporting LGBTQ kids is crucial for a safe environment. NTA 👏
eloel- | eloel-
Supporting LGBTQ+ kids is crucial for their safety and well-being. 👏
KaalaMizhu | KaalaMizhu
CebollasSaltado | CebollasSaltado
Supporting LGBTQ+ kids is non-negotiable, fire bigots. 💪
Geek_Egg | Geek_Egg
Volunteer's homophobia exposed. Support for LGBTQ+ kids is crucial. 🌈
tinyahjumma | tinyahjumma
Supporting LGBTQ+ kids is non-negotiable. NTA for taking action 💯
Professional-Rip7965 | Professional-Rip7965
Supporting LGBTQ kids is non-negotiable at this camp 💪🏻
watergatepunkrock | watergatepunkrock
Supporting LGBTQ kids is non-negotiable, NTA sets the standard 💪
CuriosiT38 | CuriosiT38
Support and education for LGBTQA+ children in non-faith organization. 👏
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Creating a safe environment for queer youth benefits everyone. 👍
TheBaddestPatsy | TheBaddestPatsy
Camp director prioritizes unconditional love for campers. ❤️
alexisbarclayalexei | alexisbarclayalexei
Supporting LGBTQ kids is important, counselor's lack of qualifications exposed 😱
SorcerorMerlin | SorcerorMerlin
DannyBigD | DannyBigD
Revolutionary-Yak-47 | Revolutionary-Yak-47
Supporting LGBTQ kids is a job requirement, not an option 👏
BookWormWolf888 | BookWormWolf888
Supporting LGBTQ kids is non-negotiable. NTA handled it perfectly 👏
Dont-trust-it | Dont-trust-it
Acceptance is key! NTA comment promotes inclusivity and support 👏
secretdancer26 | secretdancer26
Supporting LGBTQ kids is non-negotiable. OP rocks for standing up!
Tigchouffe | Tigchouffe
Volunteer counselor prioritizes personal opinion over child's comfort. NTA.
HopefulAuthor2508 | HopefulAuthor2508
Supporting LGBTQ+ youth is the right thing to do! 👏
Lundy_trainee | Lundy_trainee
Commenters agree: No way OP is the a**hole in this story 👍
PinkedOff | PinkedOff
Volunteers should be trained to handle LGBTQ+ scenarios inclusively 👏
4_eyed_craven | 4_eyed_craven
Stand up against discrimination, even if it means losing volunteers! 💪
matildathinks | matildathinks
Volunteers must prioritize kids over prejudices at LGBTQ camp 👨🏻🎓
stressedfaerie | stressedfaerie
Supporting LGBTQ kids is not a joke, even for Chik-fil-a 🙄
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Longevity doesn't justify discrimination. NTA takes a stand! 💪
Sleepy-Blonde | Sleepy-Blonde
This comment shows support for the camp director's decision! 👏
l3rambi | l3rambi
Short and sweet: commenter calls for firing of intolerant person. 💪
IndividualDismal1722 | IndividualDismal1722
Fighting discrimination and standing up for what's right. 💪
dreamer0303 | dreamer0303
Standing up to toxic volunteers: NTA receives pushback. 🙌
georgettaporcupine | georgettaporcupine
Counselor's discomfort with LGBTQ+ kids raises concerns about job effectiveness. 🤔
EmpressJainaSolo | EmpressJainaSolo
Creating a safe and accepting environment for all campers 👏
Vast-Veterinarian573 | Vast-Veterinarian573
Suggesting anti-bias training for camp counselors to support LGBTQ kids 👍
lsp2005 | lsp2005
Creating a safe space for LGBTQ kids, zero tolerance for hate!
anotherouchtoday | anotherouchtoday
Standing up for LGBTQ+ youth at camp. 💪🏻
Ok_Smell_8260 | Ok_Smell_8260
Camp director takes a stand for LGBTQ kids 💪
SecretConspirer | SecretConspirer
Stand up to bigotry or lose your place at camp! 💪
PlushieTushie | PlushieTushie
Equality is non-negotiable. Prejudice has no place near children. 💪
NotTheBeesAHHHH | NotTheBeesAHHHH
Supporting LGBTQ kids is top priority. Discrimination has no place.
everylastlight | everylastlight
Volunteers must accept children as they are. NTA 👍
claudia_grace | claudia_grace
Racism and homophobia have no place at camp. 🌟
jmelross | jmelross
Commenter supports director's decision to prioritize LGBTQ kids. 👏
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Supporting LGBTQ kids is crucial for a positive scouting experience. 👏
stitchedby | stitchedby
slothmoth12 | slothmoth12
Camp director supports LGBTQ kids, earns NTA from commenter.
dararie | dararie
Standing up to bigotry. NTA comment takes a bold stance.
elementgermanium | elementgermanium
Respectful beliefs vs. harmful actions: a counselor's dilemma 🤔
Mauser257 | Mauser257
Comparing LGBTQ discrimination to racism - NTA comment.
rocketbot99 | rocketbot99
Creating a safe space for all campers is non-negotiable. 🙌🏻
CanadianJediCouncil | CanadianJediCouncil
NTA suggests holding board members accountable for discrimination lawsuits. 👍
09Klr650 | 09Klr650
Creating a safe space for LGBTQ kids at camp. 🎉
Throwaway41790a | Throwaway41790a
"Do your job or leave" - NTA. Get that bigot out 👏
Account3689 | Account3689
Be a voice for the voiceless LGBTQ kids. 👏
vingtsun_guy | vingtsun_guy
Supporting LGBTQ+ youth is crucial for a safe and inclusive environment 👍
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Firing a bigot for mistreating a child - NTA 💯
BandNervous | BandNervous
Protecting vulnerable children at camp: why having the right volunteers matters ❤️
GypseboQ | GypseboQ
Protecting queer children: Camp director takes a stand 💪
kitteh-in-space | kitteh-in-space
Unconditional love for kids is a must! 💜
PhoenixSupportsYall | PhoenixSupportsYall
Camp director receives support for LGBTQ inclusivity stance 👏
squxuspw | squxuspw
Importance of cultural diversity training for camp counselors 👨🎓
mycrookedwang | mycrookedwang
Putting kids first and standing up against bigotry 💪🏻
jennydb | jennydb
Supporting LGBTQ youth is non-negotiable. 💪🏻
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Supporting LGBTQ kids is non-negotiable 💪🏻👨🌈
Ill-Disaster-6991 | Ill-Disaster-6991
Supporting LGBTQ kids is non-negotiable 👏
Quiet_Picklepuss | Quiet_Picklepuss
Inclusion is key to a positive camp experience 🎉
justaweirdlittledude | justaweirdlittledude
Supporting LGBTQ kids is non-negotiable. NTA for taking a stand! 👏
No_Proposal7628 | No_Proposal7628
Supporting LGBTQ kids is non-negotiable at this camp 🎉
Rickety_Rockets | Rickety_Rockets
Supporting LGBTQ+ kids is non-negotiable 💪. Thank you for standing up!
purple235 | purple235
Protecting LGBTQ kids is crucial for survival of volunteer organizations.
tipsana | tipsana
Homophobic volunteer gets rightfully called out for bigotry towards child 🔥
Icy_Calligrapher7088 | Icy_Calligrapher7088
Camp director receives praise for supporting LGBTQ kids 👏
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Supporting LGBTQ kids is non-negotiable. NTA made the right call! 👏
TheDoNothings | TheDoNothings
NTA supports setting boundaries for tolerance and intolerance. 🙌
Meechgalhuquot | Meechgalhuquot
Supporting LGBTQ kids should be a no-brainer. NTA.
smartiesmouth | smartiesmouth