An interesting article just popped up over at Pam's House Blend regarding "The Gay Agenda." Interesting because I've been thinking about writing a post essentially saying the same thing. See, there is a Gay Agenda, but that isn't a bad thing! For example, wanting equality for all is part of the Gay Agenda, and that's a good thing! Making sure no one gets bullied in school — no one — is a good thing!
Go on over and see if you agree. The only thing I disagree with is formally teaching children about same-sex couples and families at the pre-school/elementary level. I don't think children should have to worry about heavy topics such as family dynamics. It's hard enough to deal with one's own. They should be worried if they forgot their milk money, whether they'll remember all the words to B-I-N-G-O, and how to read and write.
What I do support is the welcoming inclusion of same-sex households in school events and a matter of fact explanation of "that's how their family works" for any other student in the class who asks.
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Sunday, March 30, 2008
The Gay Agenda
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I'd agree with you in that anything taught needs to be age and life experience appropriate. it's an interesting discussion with many approaches to getting to the core of the issue.
Where I would put my foot down is if there was a similar discussion occurring around "normal" families, but putting off mentioning gay and lesbian parented households, as if it is going to be taught and referenced as simply a different family option, then anything less just doesn't cut it.
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