http://www.citizenlink.com/2010/09/the-truth-about-glsens-school-climate-report/ Lots of info and links in this article-many I've seen before, but it just reminded me of them.... Now-for my disclaimer: LOL Don't get me wrong, if you're gay, fine, be gay, I have no problem with that whatsoever. One of my best friends is gay. She knows where I stand, I know where she stands, we agree to disagree. We love each other dearly. She's around my children a great deal-but she is respectful, my children have no idea she is a lesbian. I have no problem with people who are different from me or believe differently from me-so long as you can show my respect for my beliefs, I wills how you respect for yours. What I have a problem with is every religion/cause that isn't Christian or based on Christian beliefs/morals being okay in the PS. Though I personally wouldn't like it for my children, I'd even be okay with these other beliefs/causes being part of the curricula if Christian beliefs/causes were too. Not as, expecting children to participate in religious activities, but just educating our youth about ALL the different religions and what they each believe. (which I do plan to do with my kids when they are older-they will be taught evolution-because you can not intelligently defend creationism unless you understand the holes int he evolution theory) I don't want the PS teaching my kids morals about sexuality at all, heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual or otherwise! Especially not in Kindergarten!
Just proves what I always thought that people do not want tolerance they want acceptance. I cannot condone ANY organization whose agenda is to indoctrinate the minds of children. A public school is just that...for the public and as such no position on social issues should be taken.
The Lord is longsuffering, not willing that any should perish, so I am, too. I tolerate a lot of things, but that doesn't mean I accept them. I'm in agreement with you. I certainly won't shield my kids from issues forever, but I'll keep them innocent as long as I can. I've already had to talk to my son about homosexuality. Hello - he's FOUR! It's sick that I even had to talk to him about it. I was able to keep it as close to a 4 year old level as possible, though.
I had to explain it to my kids when they heard the word "fag" being used by other kids...in all places church! It was during AWANA. The kids did not go to my church...but that isn't to say the kids at my church are innocent. At any rate, when I told my son...I think he was 6...he laughed so hard he almost fell over. He actually thought I was kidding. I got the same reaction when I gave a brief explanation of evolution. I don't shield my kids from the outside world as far as knowledge of issues but I do shield exposure. Now...this all depends on the ages of my kids. I have a 12, 10, 5 and 2 year old. My 12 year old knows just about everything there is to know. My 10 year old is close. My 5 and 2 year olds are in the dark on things like homosexuality, abortion and such. You know, I actually had a harder time explaining abortion than homosexuality. I really did not want my kids to know that some women chose to have the procedure or that a procedure that horrific existed. Okay...I'm going off track..sorry!
Ava that's too bad. And yes keep this stuff out of school for petes' sake they wonder why kids know too much yet they hand it to them on a silver platter. Also for those of you who yet have to tell kids what a 'fag' is it actually is a bundle of twigs. And telling your kids the real meaning of words and that it has been twisted to mean something derogatory is helpful in educating them to the way the rest of the world is thinking. Unfortunately for me I had to explain in the nicest possible way what a 'douche bag' was to my then six year old son. Another reason I am glad we homeschool now.
I'm with you, northernmomma -- a fag is a bundle of twigs, and queer means out of the ordinary, and gay means lighthearted and happy.
No matter how much we try to protect our children from the world's evils, I find it is much better for our children to hear about all of these things BEFORE they hear them from others. My dd is 9 yo and she has asked a lot of questions, even from early on. It wasn't just enough to tell her that babies came from God, or that God will give you a baby when you are married. She thought that you got a baby "when you got married" by the kiss! That was cute, until a young girl we know got pregnant and wasn't married. I had to explain it all. She also would see homosexuals holding hands and even kissing, AT DISNEY WORLD! So, once again, we had to explain that. Yes, I know DW is very Liberal, but it is a lot of fun. So, my 9yo knows just about everything. I find when she asks a question, I just calmy and matter of factly tell her the answer. I never act freaked out or embarrassed and I always let her know to ask me anything she wants and I will tell her the truth. There have been a few questions I was unwilling to answer though. She asked me how gay women can have sex. I told her that gay women cannot have sexual intercourse and left it at that. It is unfortunate that the world is not a safe place for our kids. I praise God we can homeschool them.
I have a relative named Gaye (or Gay I am not sure). She doesn't like the way her name is used compared to the original meaning. I also love rainbows and don't want to think of them as supporting the homosexual movement. Another thing I have often said (even to a homosexual man who asked me) is this: I believe it is wrong. BUT I also think many Christians have gotten it wrong when they stand so strongly against homosexuality and not so strongly against any other sexual sin. Why are so many Christians silent when they watch a movie and the characters sleep together after just meeting each other, but then when they see two men or women it is horrible. The two sins are equal and should not be treated differently. I think it is good to stand up for what we believe, but we have to be wary of being hypocritical. I have committed sins in this area- I have a child and I have never been married. I cannot judge someone else, but I can still stand firm and not accept it as right. Just like I would never have another child unless I get married.
I 100% agree!! If my kids shouldn't be watching something, chances are, I shouldn't be watching it either! I find that type of movie disgusting!
2Littleboys: We actually had this issue come up. Years ago, my husband and I wanted to watch a movie that had a fair amount of violence in it. We told the kids (around 8 years old at the time) that they needed to watch a different movie in the other room because this one was too violent for them. My daughter pipes up and says "Well, if God hates violence then why are YOU watching it? Do you love violence?". Ok point taken. My husband said she was right and if it was deemed inappropriate by the world's standards, then it should be inappropriate for the whole family. We really try not to promote a double standard. Since then we have been able to choose movies that are suitable for the whole family.
The rainbow belongs to us Christians! It was a sign of God's Promise to Noah, not the the sinners of Sodom and Gommorah! :x
I have a friend who is gay, and I love him dearly. However, he knows where I stand on the issue, and he's respectful around my children not to bring it up. My issue with Christianity and homosexuals is this: I'm fat...being fat is a sin, because it is gluttony. Is my sin any different, any less wrong, then his? Um...NO because the Bible says ALL sin separates us from the love of God. I find it frustrating that as a nation of churches, we take everyone, but to the gay person, we treat them horribly! Anyway, just my 2cents.
Wow I have nephew who is gay, a few classmates that are gay. I tell them I don't care what they do with there life its there life not mine. I wouldn't ask you question or drill you but you better do the same to me. I meet so people who aren't gay but have different christian believes that has put tons of pressure on us its not funny. I look at them now and say fine you do your think I do mine and if you want to still be friends that is great if not I understand. But, please don't keep putting the pressure on us. I don't you.
