Children DO NOT need to learn material such as that at such an early age...period.
Young, Kindergarten children do not need to be educated on matters such as that when other things like math, reading, and writing are all much more important at that stage in development.
A Kindergartener will do almost anything you tell them...or anything they see a grown up doing.
If you tell a 6 year old that being gay is the way to be...then, IMO, he is more likely to grow up gay than a child who was never exposed to this sort of material at such an early age. They aren't old enough to form truly independent decisions for themselves, so they are more inclined to "follow the group" or "do as they are told."
Wait til they hit their teens....if that's when sexual education is introduced...then that's when homosexual education should be introduced as well.
Originally posted by Linkalicious
Children DO NOT need to learn material such as that at such an early age...period.Young, Kindergarten children do not need to be educated on matters such as that when other things like math, reading, and writing are all much more important at that stage in development.
A Kindergartener will do almost anything you tell them...or anything they see a grown up doing.
If you tell a 6 year old that being gay is the way to be...then, IMO, he is more likely to grow up gay than a child who was never exposed to this sort of material at such an early age. They aren't old enough to form truly independent decisions for themselves, so they are more inclined to "follow the group" or "do as they are told."
Wait til they hit their teens....if that's when sexual education is introduced...then that's when homosexual education should be introduced as well.
It is NOTHING to do with sexual education. And the importance of equality and non-doscrimination should certainly fo in at formative years.
Originally posted by Linkalicious
Children DO NOT need to learn material such as that at such an early age...period.Young, Kindergarten children do not need to be educated on matters such as that when other things like math, reading, and writing are all much more important at that stage in development.
A Kindergartener will do almost anything you tell them...or anything they see a grown up doing.
If you tell a 6 year old that being gay is the way to be...then, IMO, he is more likely to grow up gay than a child who was never exposed to this sort of material at such an early age. They aren't old enough to form truly independent decisions for themselves, so they are more inclined to "follow the group" or "do as they are told."
Wait til they hit their teens....if that's when sexual education is introduced...then that's when homosexual education should be introduced as well.
Link I doubt they'll "have a bigger chance to grow up gay" (an idea which I don't believe in) from one meeting in Kindergarten
half of them prolly already forgot it by the time they are 12
Originally posted by Clovie
i'm terrible sorry, but i don't understand your point.
The reason that gay coupling needs to be portrayed as ok is because it is different and would otheriwse be at great risk of being seen as wrong because of that.
Heterosexual marriage is not different at all, it is what they are USED to, and it doesn't need explaining!
Originally posted by Storm
Children from heterosexual couples accept from an early age that their parents' relationship is considered the norm while children from homosexual couples also accept their parents' relationship/preference. I will make my children clear that both are equal.
Originally posted by Ushgarakokaaay.. i guess i got it...
The reason that gay coupling needs to be portrayed as ok is because it is different and would otheriwse be at great risk of being seen as wrong because of that.Heterosexual marriage is not different at all, it is what they are USED to, and it doesn't need explaining!
Originally posted by UshgarakYes, it should be explained to the kids, but the parents should have at least been asked or warned that this talk was going to take place, so that they could decide whether they think the child is ready for it or not. Hell we were 11 before we were told anything and even then we had to get permission from our parents to be allowed to take part in the classes. As a parent I think it only fair that we are made aware of what the children are learning.
The reason that gay coupling needs to be portrayed as ok is because it is different and would otheriwse be at great risk of being seen as wrong because of that.Heterosexual marriage is not different at all, it is what they are USED to, and it doesn't need explaining!
Also Kindergarten is wayyy to soon for this type of discussion.
Originally posted by Silver StardustThere's no problem, but the parents should have been forewarned at the very least. Plus 5 or 6 is way to young at that age they will not understand the concept of it, at least wait a few more years.
I don't see the problem with showing kids that a homosexual couple is okay...if they learn this when they're young they'll be more accepting of it.
Originally posted by Ushgarak
It is NOTHING to do with sexual education. And the importance of equality and non-doscrimination should certainly fo in at formative years.
You don't know that...
Cosmic never went into depth about what was discussed by these visitors...
I agree that it is important to teach equality and non-descrimination, but why at this age? Why do you feel it is appropriate at an age so young?
Kindergarten is about nap time, snacks, recess, and finger painting...it's not about sexual orientation.
What if Jimmy and his best friend Stevie go around school at 6 years old proclaiming they're a "gay couple" just because they are best friends and that they are too young to fully understand all the aspects of the relationship?