Teen gets homophobic brother expelled

A 17-year-old who identifies as bi was repeatedly subjected to homophobic slurs and jokes by their brother, who was not reprimanded by their parents. After the brother made derogatory comments about a nonbinary teacher and a transgender student, the teen had enough and reported him to the school principal. As a result, the brother was expelled, but the parents are now angry at the teen for taking action. Was the teen justified in their actions or were they in the wrong? Click to read more.

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Teen stands up to homophobic brother and faces backlash

A 17-year-old teen who identifies as bisexual took a stand against their homophobic brother by reporting his discriminatory behavior to the principal of his middle school, resulting in the brother’s expulsion. The brother had repeatedly used derogatory slurs and made discriminatory comments towards the teen, their nonbinary teacher, and other LGBTQ+ students at the school. Despite their parents’ dismissive attitude towards the brother’s behavior, the teen decided to take action and hold their brother accountable for his actions. However, this decision did not come without consequences, as the teen’s parents are now upset with them and accusing them of seeking revenge. This raises the question: was the teen justified in their actions, or were they in the wrong? Let’s take a look at some of the reactions to this situation in the comments below.

Standing up against homophobia and bigotry, NTA did the right thing

Standing up to homophobia results in brother’s expulsion. NTA

Standing up to bullies

Expulsion was likely justified, and the commenter provides support and encouragement

Bullying brother gets expelled, but was it based on hearsay?

NTA. Email led to investigation, not expulsion. M’s behavior caused it. Expulsion protects LGBT students. Brother’s behavior is not okay. Temporary situation. Choose supportive family. ❤️

NTA earns support, commenters question parents’ discipline choices

Breaking the cycle of hate ✊

Standing up against bigotry at any age is commendable

Standing up against hate, even from family ❤

Handling homophobia in school: NTA or ESH? ️‍

Standing up to bigotry, NTA takes a stand ️‍

NTA. Family’s response to homophobia can make a difference.

Debating whether a single email was enough to expel someone

Doubting the story, skeptics unite!

Don’t be a bigot, or you might get expelled

Standing up to homophobia – a sister’s brave action ️‍

Not the a**hole! Deserved consequences for homophobia.

Standing up to bigotry, a justifiable NTA decision ✊

When a child misbehaves, it’s time to evaluate the parenting

Commenter defends teen’s decision to get brother expelled for homophobic behavior.

Learn about the consequences of getting expelled in the US

NTA, but OP needs to protect themselves and plan for independence

Parent of LGBT+ child thanks teen for standing up to bigotry

Standing up to bullying, even from family, is commendable

Standing up against homophobia, NTA wins the day

Homophobic brother gets expelled, justice served for queer students. NTA

Parenting gone wrong. NTA but parents are the real AHs.

Genderfluid commenter finds humor in aptly named homophobe.

Teen reports brother’s bullying, resulting in expulsion

Dealing with family after standing up for yourself

Standing up to homophobia can save lives

Teaching consequences for homophobia, not funny jokes.

Firm stance against homophobia earns praise for OP ️‍ ✊

Standing up against hate at home and school. ️‍

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Sibling solidarity wins! ️‍ ✊

Parent shares their experience with teaching respect for LGBTQ family members ❤️

Email leads to brother’s expulsion for bullying and hate speech

Standing up for what’s right when parents won’t. NTA

Standing up to homophobia and bullying, NTA!

Sympathetic commenter questions if OP was too harsh on brother.

Reporting homophobic behavior is not wrong. #NTA ❤️

Defending oneself against homophobic slurs is not blame-worthy. NTA

Teen stands up to homophobic brother with support from commenter

Commenter celebrates consequences for homophobic brother, wishes him a loveless future

Standing up to homophobia is never tattling

A compassionate approach towards a misbehaving sibling ❤️

NTA for standing up against homophobia

Facing the blame for consequences of homophobic actions.

Homophobic brother gets what he deserves! NTA