This is the third thread on this I have seen in two days. I am just reposting my response from the other thread here:
There was another thread on this last night...a person asked "What is everyone getting so upset about?"
I told him this is what I thought people were getting upset about, in my opinion (This from the mission statement on the Girls Inc. Website):
"What is Girls Inc.’s view on sexuality? Girls Incorporated encourages all girls to develop positive sexual identities and to
*************function comfortably as responsible sexual beings. We recognize that the family is the primary source of information about sex, and we help girls and young women communicate with their families about sexuality. To make responsible decisions about sexuality, pregnancy and parenthood, girls need and have a right to sensitive, truthful sexuality education; convenient access to safe, effective methods of contraception and protection from disease; and referral to comprehensive information, counseling, clinical and other services that support their responsible decisions.*************
*************We recognize that any sizable group of girls includes those who face issues related to their sexual orientation or that of a family member and who face discrimination based on this sexual orientation. Girls have a right to positive, supportive environments and linkages to community resources for dealing with issues of sexual orientation.**************
What is Girls Inc.’s view on reproductive freedom? Girls Incorporated affirms that girls and young women should make responsible decisions about sexuality, pregnancy and parenthood. We recognize the right of all women to choose whether, when, and under what circumstances to bear children. Reproductive freedom and responsibility are essential to other rights and opportunities, including pursuit of education, employment, financial security and a stable and fulfilling family life. Restrictions of reproductive choice are especially burdensome for young women and poor women. Girls Incorporated supports a woman's freedom of choice, a constitutional right established by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1973 in Roe vs. Wade."
The above statement, coupled with this picture from their web site of their obviously intended audience...
Whether you agree or disagree with the politics of Girls Inc., it is probably fair to say there are many parents who don't read the fine print of this organization that may be "indoctrinating" their 7 year old girls.
We have a gentleman in my state of Massachusetts who is embroiled in a debate with the Lexington public schools because they exposed his kindergardener to pro-homosexual literature. He does not disagree with them teaching his child tolerance, but he feels that when and how his kindergardener is exposed to sexual issues like homosexuality should be the right and responisibility of him and his wife, not some school teachers.
Folks, I am no prude, but is it just me? Do so many people just not see any issue with the above statement being aimed at kids of the age in that picture from their website? Does anyone else think it is creepy that this sexualization process starts in kindergarden?