A teenage boy must face his parents' shock, disappointment, disgust, and humiliation when he "comes out." He's not gay, though — he's smart! Mom and Dad pull out all the stops to convince their son not to be smart and turn away from the smart lifestyle. Through it all, he insists that no matter how society may ridicule and despise smart people, he's still going to live openly smart. Finally his parents affirm their love for their proud, smart child.