Should kids be forced to listen to stories about gays in school?
342422
I agree with sfbarbara49. One of the purposes of studying literature is to gain a greater understanding of those that are different from you whether it be race, religion, sexual orientation, age or culture. Ignorance of these subject matters breeds hatred and misunderstanding.\n\nSomeone mentioned teaching his/her children at home about homosexuality. Do you really? If so, how? Should we trust a racist to teach his children about African-Americans and Jews? \n\nThe prevention of academic freedom is a slippery slope that can only lead to further restrictions on civil rights and freedom.
1163643
i strongly believe that it shouldn't be legal. did u know now they're going to teach kids from K-12 about history of gay people and teach the positive side of gay marriages? its so stupid.
1053500
Definitely! Many kids need a good, loving home environment. Those against gay couples adopting use the excuse that a child needs both a father and a mother to be raised properly; however, look at all the people being raised by single parents. What a lame excuse! Furthermore, sexuality isn't learned from parents. I'm gay. I certainly didn't "learn" it from Mom and Dad.
164407
There is a lack of tolerance which scares me as noone is sheltered from giving birth to child who will then be discovered to be gay and if it's the case for my child I will love him as if he were hetero as it doesn't matter to me but what scares me is, will he be in security when he will walk in those streets of homophobes(the extremists ones) who will show him their disagreement either verbally or physically, I'm worried as we are going backward in the concept of tolerance, what TV shows as to everything is cool and accepted is totally different as to what is happening today, we have I think to sensiblilize younug ppl making them understand that even different ppl have the right to live, education is important in such issues.
242789
that is a tough question- i mean i am gay myself and i wouldn't want to disrupt the life of a child that i may have in the future.\nbut i also think that there is not one family in this united states that is 100% normal, many things will f&*^ up a child's head not only homosexuality, but drugs, beatings (physical abuse), profanity (verbal abuse) i also beleive that children will be suseptible (?- sorry i can't spell) to all sorts of things in life and there is no way of changing that. gay people exsist we will be here forever, as will drugs, alcohol, cursing, sex and the more we try to keep children away from 'immoral' things the more they will be confronted with it and at least they'd have a head start if they knew about it before hand to defend themselves. if the child had gay parents at least the child may have more of an open-mind when growing up but the only thing i think of is when they go to elementry school and s/he tells the other kids that s/he has two daddys instead of the typical mommy and daddy, or just mommy, or just daddy (u see all families are disfuncional LOL). i'd feel completely responsible for that child being made fun of all thru their school life and if i had the chance to stop it before-hand i would by not having a child and i'd have to think of that (possible) child's life before my own for it would be selfish to want a child knowing that s/he may have problems coping with it- so it is a tough question that i can't even truthfully answer.....
99213
I would say that one of the big issues is sexuality.  Everywhere you look there are protests and news about gay marriage and in my opinion I think it will be hard for young people in this age group to understand what is going on and what is right and what is wrong.
36167
Technically, if she prevents you from leaving the classroom via a method of restraint or causes physical harm in doing so this is illiegal retraint and is punishable by law.  If this is a public institution, then you need to take this to the Superintendent of Schools or to your states education board.\n\nCalling the student Gay is called defaming and is illegal due to harrassment laws.  \n\n\nThe announcement of grades in in direct violation of the Student Right to Privacy of Education Records and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).\n\nIf this teacher is being as rude and horrible as you state, you need to appraoch the State Education and licensing board (heck your state website for information.  Personaly, it seems that this teacher is preying on the the fact that students tend to know less about their rights than adults and is using fear to coerce students.  \n\nYou will want to visit this site for more information:\n\nhttp://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/prevention.html\n\nThey also offer a reporting service, but you may want to read the whole thing first.
18542
Why should your reaction be any different if he/she was straight? If the person in question is suitable as a teacher and does the job required why should there be any problem. Prejudice, I know exists. But you should rest assured that there is no correlation between homosexuality and abuse, if that is your issue...
558760
Not at all. If they are a good teacher, they are a good teacher. Put it this way; do you recall being influenced by your teachers sexuality one bit? I know I ceratinly wasn't. Things like homosexuality are part of the world, hiding it away from kids is not the answer.
877850
Yes, I've read them.  The gays and pro-fags will just deny them though.  Or when all else fails, they'll just call you a hater homophobe.  Like anyone's afraid of a gay!  (Sorry homophobes, you know what I mean)
55334
thats an interesting question, we just learned about that whole issue in self and identity class (dont ask)...we talked about the origins of earth, man, etc. and how this stupid lawsuit is ruining everything...i think that a person should be entitled to their opinion, and adding lets say religion to a Catholic teaching anyways wouldnt do ANY harm...and the most common belief relious wise is the whole God created the world in seven days thing...i think that religion can carefully be incorporated into schools without overdoing anything...its lame in general
940457
Some parents have the misconception that if they ignore the "sex" issue that their children will not be curious about it. That is unfortunate. I had many young ladies come through the hospital where I used to work who were pregnant mostly because they were uneducated in the sexuality department.All children should be taught sex and they should be taught from the parents moral standards and background. I think some parents don't know how to approach the subject with their kids. I also think that many are uncomfortable with their own sexuality so it makes it very hard for them to talk to their kids and explain something that they are uncomfortable talking about themselves.
92097
i think part of this problem comes from adults (school board members, teachers, parents, etc) are not comfortable with discussing these issues or maybe not knowing how to discuss the issues facing our society these days.  in my class the kids bring in a current event article every week and we use that to fuel discussion.  it provides a great forum for kids to express their feelings about the situation and what the others are saying without feeling they will be made fun of.
440574
shouldn't the whole point of "Diversity Day" be to hear about people from diverse backgrounds?\n\nit seems bizzar to exclude a certain group from such an event to me\n\nI dont think the school should have wanted to exclude anyone in the first place, a school should be a place where you can learn about the world without bias
759640
i don't know..i think it is..... i'm in high school.. freshmen....... and i find that the perverted boys in my class are quite distracting :3
1173330
Yes, it'd be better if children were prevented from such events, because they may not truly understand the implications of sex, and fetishes, etc.\nst
181582
Absolutely not.\n\nFirst off, any rules regulating under what condidtions you can have a relatoinship would be a gross violation of personal freedoms.\n\nSecond, why the school? What happens if a caucasion girl is caught saying "I love you" to a hispanic man? Do they get an F? Suspended?\n\nTo be completely honest, simply knowing that there are people that support this disturbs me.\n\nHowever, I am assuming that you are referring to restrictions of the relationships themselves.\n\nIf you are refurring as to what ACTIONS are approbriate at school, I can understand that. Crude comments or public displays of affection probably should be monitered.