We are battling the intelligent design issue here. So far, it is loosing out. And having two kids in the school, I am grateful. I really don't like the idea of someone preaching their concept of god to my children in biology class.
Very well said. As a parent, I want my kids to grow up happy, and both my husband and I decided a long time ago, that we wouldn't put them through the pain of being rejected because of sexuality. We made it clear we loved them and who every they choose to spend their lives with, we will welcome in our home. I watched my cousin and many friends go though the pain of being the "families dirty" little secret. It does horrible things to child involved. I don't ever want my boys and daughter to go though that.
I went to the hospital last year and read the handout for the care of mental health and sexuality. They don't talk about using contraception anymore, but worse of all they suggest if your child is gay to take them to a therapist who "shares your families values." This pamphlet was from the “surgeon general and the department of health”. I'm wondering how many gay children are killing them over this. Suicide and depression is high among gay teenagers, especially kids from backgrounds where their sexuality isn’t accepted. Now over govt is telling our families to "brainwash" their kids into not being gay? Sickening....
I really hope it all ends soon. I'd rather not have my kids enter a world of hatred. It's tough enough on them as it is.
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Date: 2007-02-26 05:04 am (UTC)Very well said. As a parent, I want my kids to grow up happy, and both my husband and I decided a long time ago, that we wouldn't put them through the pain of being rejected because of sexuality. We made it clear we loved them and who every they choose to spend their lives with, we will welcome in our home. I watched my cousin and many friends go though the pain of being the "families dirty" little secret. It does horrible things to child involved. I don't ever want my boys and daughter to go though that.
I went to the hospital last year and read the handout for the care of mental health and sexuality. They don't talk about using contraception anymore, but worse of all they suggest if your child is gay to take them to a therapist who "shares your families values." This pamphlet was from the “surgeon general and the department of health”. I'm wondering how many gay children are killing them over this. Suicide and depression is high among gay teenagers, especially kids from backgrounds where their sexuality isn’t accepted. Now over govt is telling our families to "brainwash" their kids into not being gay? Sickening....
I really hope it all ends soon. I'd rather not have my kids enter a world of hatred. It's tough enough on them as it is.