
When a Father’s Push for Football Collides with a Son’s Love of Theater
A columnist offers strategies for confronting homophobic pressure and honoring a child's artistic passions.
Jun 13, 2026
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A columnist offers strategies for confronting homophobic pressure and honoring a child's artistic passions.

A child who once wore a pink soccer jersey to please his team now faces ridicule, and his parent seeks guidance on how to balance support with the pressures of peer perception.
A recent Vanity Fair article ignited a firestorm after portraying Ole Miss and Mississippi in a negative light, prompting criticism from coaches, analysts and fans ahead of the LSU‑Ole Miss game.