This article starts with a story of 14-year-old Robbie Kirkland who committed suicide after a four-year struggle to accept and find peace with his homosexuality. Robbie knew he was gay at age 10, told his family, and his family loved, accepted, and supported him. But that was not enough, because every day Robbie had to go to school and face the many acts of rejection and anti-gay harassment which occur in schools daily, such as name calling, taunting, pushing and tripping, and exclusion--which, over time, leave children like Robbie feeling ashamed, insecure, unworthy, and alone--and ultimately vulnerable to self-destructive behaviors. The story depicts the situation of LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) and the problems that they face in middle schools. Middle level educators have a responsibility to play a role in the safety and welfare of all young adolescents, including those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (L,G,B,T,Q). In this article, the author presents suggestions on what middle schools and educators can do to meet the needs of all the young adolescents in their care. (Contains 1 note.)