Rights

I first saw him last year when I was at my son’s basketball training. He is tall and handsome. ( shocking, I know.. I am 42 and am not supposed to look at guys any more, let alone admit that he is hot !)

What really fascinated me was the fact that he always joined and played the game along with his son and his team mates. Normally, parents like yours truly, stand by the side and watch.

This year, he is my son’s team manager. He is the one who cheers for my son and he knows how many goals my son scored. He brings lollies and juice for the kids after the game. After the game, I always see the father and son walking towards their car. They are always laughing.

Meanwhile, Yaya’s team manager has no idea even the names of the players in her team. She actually disappears as soon as she handed in the t shirts to the kids and paid the game fees. She sits in her car and read instead of cheering. At least she could cheer for her own daughter !She never brings lollies or drinks.

But the society thinks, Yaya’s team manager is better. She can marry anyone she wants..she can have any number of kids..It is all good. For you see, Yaya’s team manager isn’t gay, but my son’s team manager is.

I am Yaya’s team manager and I feel sad that even now we judge a person according to their sexual orientation.

6 thoughts on “Rights

  1. Sarah- it is not sad that Yaya’s team manager is not cheering or bringing lollies and juice. The real sad part is that the hot looking team manager of your son’s team is gay 😉

    And who in today’s world is judging people by their sexual orientation? (well except for my baby sitter!!)

  2. Do they make it tough for the son as well? At least the father its older enough and is probably able to handle the prejudice better. The society is very cruel.

    I liked the way you wrote today’s piece. was nice.

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