Homosexuality Avoidable, Doctor Tells Parents

San Francisco Faith: The Bay Areas Lay Catholic Newspaper. ^ | Dr. Joseph Nicolosi

[Paul C. Jesup]

Two words: De-caffinated coffee.

[Paul C. Jesup]

I have heard of strange medical cases dealing with a baby's developement in the womb.

[Marie]

It's good that you are intelligent enough to read between the lines of this poorly written article. I do not give PHD's who publish the benefit of the doubt. I assume that they will write exactly what they mean to say. The article states that homeschooled boys have a higher risk of growing up gay because of social isolation, then goes on to say that there are other variables that may offset the basic risk of homeschooling. I dispute the entire premise of the article. Don't throw around accusations.

[Marie]

Thanks for drawing your sword, mom. However, I don't think this person is worth debating. She's accusing us of not fully grasping the gist of the article, when she's the one with the disingenuous argument. Me thinks she?s just trying to pick a fight.

[Marie]

You probably right that homeschoolers are more sensitive. It would be interesting to note how many of the folks who read the article as Netmilsmom and I did are hsers. I see the other side, but if that argument is the one the author intended, he sure was sloppy about it.

[capitan_refugio]

I recall Psychology Today, or some other similar publication they made us read for class, about 25 years ago. But probably the best thing to do now is just go net surfing on: +"identical twin" +separated +homosexuality - and see what pops up.

The issue is extremely complicated (what aspect of human behavior is not?). But those who fall back on the "it's purely genetic" arguement, have failed to explain these away.

[Jaysun]

I see the other side, but if that argument is the one the author intended, he sure was sloppy about it.

It's somewhat hard to articulate the idea that home-schoolers aren't being picked on while also saying that they have an increased risk of problems caused by not interacting with peers. Anywho, boys need to have someone around to teach them things such as how to spit and how to burn things with a magnifying glass. I think that we can all agree that those things are very important. :o)

[In_25_words_or_less]

Stats--I don't see any p or f value in this article or your statement."""

What statement? What are you talking about?

[netmilsmom]

This is the truth. I swear I heard this on NPR, and they were quite proud of it.

When the APA changed the DSM to remove homosexuality as a deviant behavior, it wasn't politics per say. It was that the head of the organization at the time was a closet queen and came out afterward. Dropped his wife and kids to join the other team.

My ex-boss, a psychiatrist, confirmed the story as well known.

[netmilsmom]

It's funny because originally the main focus of my post was to defend you then I said, "Naw! SHE can take care of herself."

Well done!

[FreedomPoster]

Yes, I'd really like a reference on that, too.

[agrarianlady]

A classmate of mine who became a homosexual:

Absent divorced Dad
Abusive Stepfather
Close relationship with mother and grandmother
Mean older brother
Mother headed up "Home-Ec"-type rural kids group and made him an active member (cooking, sewing, crafts)
Mother encouraged his singing and acting
Lived in a trailer and had no physical outdoor activity

[2Jedismom]

I'm not saying that home-schooling produces homosexuals. I am saying that parents who home-school have an additional burden of being concerned about these issues.

Actually, I do disagree with this. I would be more concerned if my son went to a public school where "lifestyle choices" are to be considered normal and even embraced. In our homeschool, my husband and I have the opportunity to raise men who understand what normal is...who love others as they are commanded, but do not accept aberrant behavior as something acceptable.

Thought-provoking homeschool ping. Read the whole article, it's pretty interesting.

[BibChr]

It was surprising to find someone who bucks the system on homosexuality spews the party line on homeschooling. "Socialization"!

Dan

[cantfindagoodscreenname]

To begin, I would say that I think home-schooled children have a particular vulnerability for a number of reasons. The primary reason, especially for the boy (and I'll be focusing primarily on boys), is that it isolates him from his peers.

It does? I think I can stop reading right here. This person is obviously clueless about homeschooling. I am NEVER home because my three BOYS are constantly out and about. They also all have quite an interest in girls. This goes for the many, many homeschool families I've known in the thirteen years I've been homeschooling. Of course, what good is anecdotal evidence?

[mrs tiggywinkle]

**The article brings up the valid point that children who are home schooled aren't always exposed to other boys or men **

I strongly disagree. It has been my experience parents who home educate do NOT isolate their children from others or the community as a whole. Quite the opposite.

I've home educated for almost 9 years and am administrator for a private school *for* home schoolers...not a charter. Private home schoolers are active in their community and actually have fathers involved in their everyday life, instruction and character molding.

While at an Art Museum field trip a few months ago (with a few mothers and children - 5 of which were teen boys), a gentleman (I use that term loosely) came up to the boys and shared how sorry he was they were home schooled, that being with their mommies all day was akin to abuse and they'd turn out weird.

His comments were made in total ignorance, as are the comments made by the psychobabble 'professional' in this article, imo.

[2Jedismom]

Yeah, but if you keep reading, the guy flip-flops around a lot...

He's does such a poor job of getting his point across that I wonder about his psychological stability! LOL He just comes across poorly, and we would all be better off if he'd keep his opinions to himself till he figures it out.

[fml]

I'm guessing your right. Homeschoolers seem to be a pretty sensitive bunch.

[mrs tiggywinkle]

**It does? I think I can stop reading right here. This person is obviously clueless about homeschooling. I am NEVER home because my three BOYS are constantly out and about. They also all have quite an interest in girls. This goes for the many, many homeschool families I've known in the thirteen years I've been homeschooling. Of course, what good is anecdotal evidence? **

Yep!

[Diva Betsy Ross]

So let me get this right: As homeschoolers we are to believe our children have a higher chance of being homosexual ,because we pay attention to our children and give them the highest priority in our lives.

And we should believe that children, who spend more of their time in a homosexual driven environment ( see public school NEA), away from parental control ,and influenced by peers and trendy fads, are less likely to become homosexuals.

Okay ... right.

Why are we such a threat to the these people? Could it be that homeschooling actually produces more future patriots than public school does?

Perhaps I would consider a study like this after they had tracked 10,000 home-schoolers for 20 years. Please.. this is rubbish.

I can hypothesize as well: Homosexuals are a product of a lack of parenting, an internal conflict with sexuality, which is caused by too many spankings, parents who were over critical of children touching themselves, umm.. lets see what else?.. Oh , toilet training control issues, and allowing boys to play docter at too early an age.

How is that? Do I get it have it published?