My kids know about all this stuff. They don't do drugs, have had several "gay'les" teachers. They are saavy, spot gays and lesbians a mile away. This is nothing new. We have helped them put it in the right perspective.
Most of the kids laugh and mock the gay,les teachers behind their backs. Bad stuff happens. My kids have two supportive parents and a decent self image. Dealing with it just fine.
My daughters kindegarten teacher was gay. My sons fifth grade teacher was gay. Both kids had gay coaches in marching band, and lesbian in P.E.
It is life today. School is prepratory for life. Right wrong or otherwise, my kids I think are well rounded, not gay or les, and smart as can be. I'm proud of them. I do not have control over who the school dist. hires, I just deal with it.
Other options, homeschool your kids, shelter them, and when they become of age, they will still have to deal with the real world.
It is more important that they have an intact family life. Parents staying together and peaceful constructive home life. That's my opinion and experience, take it or leave it.
>>Other options, homeschool your kids, shelter them, and when they become of age, they will still have to deal with the real world. <<
No, homeschool your kids and before they become of age, but are old enough to understand the real world, teach them. Normally I am not a militant Homeschooler but in MA I would be.
My homeschooled children are not sheltered but also are not told about their lesbian aunt or "Heather's Two Mommies". I would rather not throw my children to the wolves at 7. If you want to call it sheltering, fine with me.