I heard that they were teaching about gay relationships now in sex education classes.?

Question

Dont get me wrong, I have nothing against anyones personal choice. I do have a friend who is homosexual and I respect his choice. If one of my children were to tell me that they were gay, or bi. I wont say that I wouldnt be a little disapointed but, Ild except it. however, do you think that its right to promote this in our schools? they wont let religion in our childrens schools but they are premoting this. Whats wrong here? what are your feelings on this? My husband told me this, he heard it on the radio, and says that he refuses to let our daughters take that class when they get to that age. (we have a long time to worry about that i guess)

Its our job as parents to teach our children about sex as it is our job to teach them religion. Homosexuality is against most religions, therefore it could be taken as a religion issue as well. and as far as the one who posted, how do you know that a teacher isnt going to teach their religion, well how do you know that the teacher isnt going to teach the child their own sexual prefference as well?

Thank you Jody, you totally got my point. If we teach that this is a normal lifestyle then yes we are promoting it.

Answer 1

I have a 15 year old son who has already went through sex ed and his school sent home permission slip forms that had to be signed by a parent before he/she could attend sex ed. So if the parent doesn't approve of what is being taught all they have to do is not sign.

And, people can call it what they want, but it is the parents right to not have their child taught about homosexuality in a casual way without their permission - it's a religious thing for most of us who do not approve of it. I have nothing against anyone who is homosexual either. I have a brother who is homosexual and I love him very much, but I do not approve of the lifestyle and I wouldn't want it taught to my children that this lifestyle is normal. I do not think teaching about homosexuality in sex ed is a ploy to convert straight people into homosexuals (that's just stupid), but I do believe they are teaching that it is normal.

O and I want to add that my brother was not born gay. He was molested by a male teacher before he even went through puberty (this was not his choice!). It was after my brother had been molested that he started to show major changes in his behavior and sexual preferences. I'm not saying that all gay people were molested, but I am saying that for some gay people the homosexual lifestyle was not a choice.

Answer 2

I don't believe the educational system is "promoting" homosexuality by teaching children that it does exist.

(Just as teaching an abstinence only sex ed curriculm "promotes" abstinence. It doesn't. Kids are going to do what they want, regardless. It's better they are educated on the FACTS, before they do something stupid.)

You wrote:
"Thank you Jody, you totally got my point. If we teach that this is a normal lifestyle then yes we are promoting it"

For many people, homosexuality is normal.

Homosexuality, unfortunately, is not a choice, nor is it a mental disorder, as per the American Psychiatric Association since 1973. If I (as well as many others) could be completely straight, then life would be easier. I certainly didn't choose this, neither did many of my gay friends. But, that's not the soapbox we're on right now.

Many schools give an overview of the world's religions, from Christianity to Taoism. I don't see why they should not be allowed to cover the spectrum of normal sexual preferences.

As far as religion in schools is concerned -
From 1989-2002, Christianity was a major part of my public school system. Everytime the class had an Easter or Christmas project, I had to sit in the corner like I was being punished because my parents didn't celebrate these holidays. We had to pray to Jesus before every sporting event also. Children AND the teachers ostracized me constantly for not having the same belief system as them. So, to say that religion isn't a part of schooling isn't true - at least not in Texas.

If you refuse to allow your children to take the class when the time comes, that's your perrogative, as a parent. My parents didn't allow me to be in Christmas related things, so I can understand that. But to deny that homosexuality is a part of the normal spectrum of life is ridculous, just as denying Christianity (or Buddhism or Islam) is a religion.

Answer 3

I don't know if they are teaching about gay relationships in school but if you or other posters think parents are teaching their children about relationships,sex ,birth control etc then why are there so many teens on here asking so many routine questions?Perhaps some teens are embarassed or afraid to talk to their parents about these topics.No one is endorsing any particular lifestyle over another. The school should be giving facts and answer questions in a classroom setting.Since some people have made up their mind what is appropriate for a relationship perhaps they could give me their definition of a family? I would rather live being informed than live in ignorance.

Answer 4

I don't see as they're promoting it. I was taught sex ed in ninth grade, and I didn't take that as a promotion that we should start having sex. It's the same thing. Children will hear a lot about homosexuality from a lot of sources, same as they will hear about sex, and a lot of them will be unreliable and incorrect. Teaching about it in school only helps them learn about it, without all the rumors, stupid jokes, and misinformation that lead to confusion.
The same way that sex ed may prevent some girls from getting pregnant, by teaching them that it's not true that you won't get pregnant if you have sex standing up (or any of the other stupid rumors that go around), teaching about alternative lifestyles may help some teens to be more tolerant toward those who are not like them. And, if some of those kids in that class think they might be gay, the class will help them understand what they are feeling and that it's OK. But I don't think that the class would "promote" those lifestyles in any way.

Answer 5

They do teach about gay relationships in sex ed. but in no way are they promoting it. They treat it the same as they do hetero relationships and teach students not to be embarrassed about their sexuality. Ultimately it's your choice to let your children take the class but I would recommend letting them, as they teach safe sex practices and answer questions they maybe too embarrassed to ask you. I know my parents prefered me learning from a fellow adult and not from my friends.

Why ask the question if you don't care what other people have to say about it because they don't correspond with your beliefs. As a student who has gone through the sex ed. classes, I think you are misinformed in your thought that they are teaching it as if its normal...besides what does it matter if they do? Would you want your children to feel like freaks because they don't have hetero feelings like "normal" people? Just because your child is being informed of these different lifestyles doesn't mean it will make your children gay...and all sex ed. classes are promoting is safe sex practices

Answer 6

It's the parents' responsibility to be able to review the material before allowing the child to take the classes. That's how it was done in my son's elementary school. We knew in advance when the family life program would be taught, and were given the parent book to look at beforehand, and could also see the student book.
Our son goes to Catholic schools, and we are in Canada, so we are lucky that the school programs promote and reinforce what we teach in our own home.

Answer 7

I don't think it is promoting it, like I don't think sex ed promotes having sex while a teen ager. I would hope that it would teach tolerance to people that are "different"

I agree that theparents need to be more active in the childs life and education, and teach them about things like that.
Most schools have an opt out program, so its not like they are forcing you to make your child take the class.

Personally I think it is a good idea.

Answer 8

I highly doubt they are promoting Gay sex, unless you think teaching knowledge of gay sex is promoting it, they would also be guilty of promoting Straight Sex to minors with that thinking.

No children will be damaged with the knowledge of Gay sex, and that with any type of sex it is important to protect yourself.

Put it this way, if those kids wanted too, they could look up all that sex ed material up on the internet anyway.

Answer 9

I don't think that they are promoting it in classes, just making it part of the sex ed class because it is more common now and they are educating on this but not promoting it! I think it is important for kids because it is not going to make them Homosexual to hear about it. They are going to hear about it anyways and they might aswell get it from a source that is telling them the truth (teachers).

Answer 10

whoa! who said they were promoting homosexuality? I'm sure they are simply teaching tolerance, acceptance, and that homosexuals are 1 type of family that make up our society. Trust me, by the time your daughters get to that age, I'm sure they will have several friends whose parents are homosexual, and probably some friends who are declaring themselves gay.

I would have no problem with my children learning about that. In fact I already teach them that sometimes men marry men and sometimes ladies marry ladies, and that kids can have 2 moms or 2 dads. They are 6 years old.

Answer 11

How are they "promoting" it? And how do you know it's a *choice*?

The point of sex ed is to teach teens to be SAFE! If my son were gay, I would want him to know that just because he doesn't have to worry about pregnancy doesn't mean he doesn't have to worry about STDs. I'd want him to know that condoms are still very important. Why SHOULDN'T they teach that?