“What I want to know is, are this kid’s parents not embarrassed? What has happened to public shame?”
They named the kid Skylar and likely bought him the purse. Public shame disappeared a long time ago, see Bill Clinton.
As twisted as this thought is, there are parents probably twisted enough to think that any added disability or traits of diversity to their child’s portfolio is a key to greater personal success...their own idea of a perverse promise of prosperity may come through their child`s handicap or victimized status.
Johnny is strangling small animals? Well, at least he can get a check for that. Now Johnny wants to be called Susie? Well, at least if he doesn’t get hired at a job, he can always sue. And if we can find one more Christian bakery left in business, his wedding will be free.