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http://www.nj1015.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=5756&z=1
Parents Spar Over Diversity Video
Wednesday, February 14, 2007 - Millennium Radio New Jersey
A video that's being billed as a way to teach diversity to kids is dividing the Evesham school district. At last night's school board meeting, officials heard from parents for and against the film "That's a Family!," which shows same-sex couples raising their children.

Several parents say it's important that third graders learn about all the different kinds of people that live in New Jersey. "The school board was bullied by intolerant people to remove this video," said Louise Ribelo of Evesham. Another woman who raises two children with her life-partner told officials that she wants to make sure her kids are safe when they go to school.

But numerous parents say the school board went too far by approving the use of the video. "Don't use teaching tolerance as an opportunity to squeeze in specific lifestyles and issues," said Evesham resident Drew Vicitti. Another parent says there is no necessity to engage third graders in sexuality.

Proponents and opponents of the video were both greeted with cheers as they made their cases. The school board has temporarily suspended the use of the video as a panel discusses whether the film is appropriate for young students.

Another woman who raises two children with her life-partner told officials that she wants to make sure her kids are safe when they go to school.

Shaking my head here....so because this person lives with another woman she needs to make sure all children know about diverse families. So she is scared for her children's safety...Why???? Showing this film isn't going to make her children any safer. I really do not understand these people. Why not let the film be shown on a Saturday to the parents who want their children exposed to this diverse film. These people seem to have a agenda towards pushing their lifestyles on the rest of us IMO. Its not going to be over, maybe in this town but mark my words Garden State Equality Group & their diverse family is coming to a school near the rest of us and soon.