I don't think they (children) should be 'taught' about homosexuality, it is a part of our world, like it or not. I choose to explain to my children (when they are old enough to bring it up to me) that there are people who do lots of things in this world we don't agree with, but that's not our business. If you pretend these people don't exist, how are they going to be equipped to deal with it when you aren't around.
Just my opinion. I hope the rabid anti-homosexual activists (and you know who you are) don't flame me for it.
Good statements.
Get a grip! I don't pretend these folks don't exist, but I'll explain "different strokes for different folks" to my children when I think the time is right. In the meantime, the school can teach my child to read and do math. Pretty simple concept (at least for some).
I guess I better run to my doctor and get shots before I infect you with my hateful cooties, LOL.
My daughter was unfortunately introduced to homosexuality at the tender age of 5. My husband was driving with her to visit a friend in Queens. Two lesbians were making out on the streets. And not just making out, but doing everything you can and still keep your clothes on! To be honest, I think that was her first exposure to people "making out." Up until then she'd seen nothing but family kisses, friendly kisses, and brief Mommy & Daddy kisses.
We had wanted to broach this subject with her when she was a bit older, but there we were. He explained to her that there were people in the world who were confused. There were women who acted like men and men who acted like women. Perhaps a combination of chemicals and a bad life led to this confusion; we didn't really know. Not every creation is flawless, and we can learn from these flaws to strive for what is right.
After we started breeding rabbits, it was much easier to explain it. She'd learn that rabbits were rather frisky, and mating was not a perfect process. The urge was always there, but how to go about it properly was sometimes trial and error. She learned we couldn't put two males together becuase they would either try to kill each other or "mate" with each other. We could sometimes put females together, but only if they were young; the older they got, the more violent they got and would mimic male behaviors and try to "show each other who's boss."
She learned that in some cases, sexual behavior is an expression not of sexual need, but of confusion, anger and domuination. She realized that animals were not reasoning creatures, and that "trying to make babies" was not a rational process for them; it was an instinct.
Some people are much like animals, in that many cannot control urges or their urges have been warped by confusion. Same-sex behavior is not about sex per se; it's about domination and control. It is behavior acted out because the participants don't understand themselves and their situation. In humans, the process is a bit more complex, but she's a smart girl and can apply microcosm to the larger scheme of things.
I guess to some, I am rather hateful person, but I feel I'm being honest with my daughter.
How endearing your comments about some on FR -it is quite a paradox -you tolerate homosexuality yet not opposition to homosexuality? Reminds me of the liberal position...