Sabresfansince1980 wrote:
Sorry DP, but I have to respond further. Your first post was very offensive to me.
Did you read the story, watch the video, and look up the school program to learn further before responding? My stance has ZERO to do with gender roles. It has everything to do with the extreme extent that this program takes in teaching diversity. I have never had a problem with any man that read poetry or whatever the hell else doesn't fit into a stereotypical "man's" role. Great for you that you can stay at home with the kids...I couldn't care less how that fit's into any gender role as long as it works for you.
This program takes the stance that we can/should ignore nature and biology in order to accept and understand others. That's not just ridiculous, since the basics of common courtesy, fairness, and understanding should cover it, but it's also dangerous. It has the potential to seriously mess with young children's social identities and physical/biological development. Kids have it bad enough with confusion over their bodies and how other's treat them, this program only adds to it.
Did you read anything other than what Fox said about this? I did. Also, no one is saying we should ignore biology etc etc. Homosexuality and the like is something people are born with, not a conscience choice to ignore biology and nature. What this organization is trying to do is say "Hey kids, if you happen to like boys instead of girls you're not evil. It's the way you were made. Also, if your classmate does and you don't, you don't have to hate them."
I think that teaching acceptance to children at a young age instead of continuing the rigid stances of religion and traditional societal norms is a good thing. Now as to it's appropriateness in a public school and with such young kids is more than relevant to discuss.
Personally I teach my kids that there is a difference between gay people and pedophiles, that they can do what ever they want regardless of what society says, my son can dance, my daughter can play hockey and that no matter what they choose I'll love them the same. I just think that many are making a big deal out of this because of their own fears and beliefs (not you necessarily).