Pro-Homosexual Kids' Book Not the First, Not the Last

CNS News ^ | August 28, 2002 | Michael L. Betsch

[Mr. Mulliner]

Pro-Homosexual Kids' Book Not the First, Not the Last
By Michael L. Betsch
CNSNews.com Staff Writer
August 28, 2002

(CNSNews.com) - A colorfully illustrated sex education book that uses cartoon characters to teach kids about sex is causing a stir in Texas, and a conservative group says the controversy should serve as a wake-up call for all parents about the steady advance of the homosexual agenda in the nation's schools.

The book in question - It's Perfectly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex and Sexual Health" by Robie H. Harris and illustrated by Michael Emberley - was removed from the Montgomery County library system after several Christian residents complained in county's Commissioners Court Monday that it promoted the homosexual lifestyle and abortion.

However, the judges ruled that the controversial book must first undergo a "review of its content" before it a permanent ban can be enacted, the Conroe Courier newspaper reported.

"This is clearly a book for children about sexuality," said County Judge Alan B. Sadler. "It clearly tries to steer the child toward being pro-homosexual or at least neutral."

Written for kids ages 10 and up, the book urges kids not to be "afraid of things they know little or nothing about."

The author writes, "In a homosexual relationship, two people of the same sex - a male and a male, or a female and a female - may be attracted to, may fall in love with, and may have a sexual relationship with each other."

Regarding abortion, the author informs young readers that the medical procedure is a complicated issue for pregnant women who opt to end their pregnancy.

"Some pregnant females choose to have abortions," Williams writes. "People's feelings about having abortions are not always simple, however, and can range from relief to sadness, from worry to fear."

The book uses cartoon-like characters and drawings instead of photographs to illustrate some of the topics it covers.

Susan Hershberg, a publicity manager for the publisher Candlewick Books, dismissed the fuss surrounding the book.

Hershberg said the book is "widely available" in both public libraries and public schools nationwide. She noted that the book has received "all kinds of praise and accolades" since it was first published in 1994.

"As far as I can see, the book does not advocate a homosexual lifestyle or abortion," said Bronwyn Mayden, the executive director of Campaign For Our Children (CFOC), a liberal advocacy group that encourages "responsible sexual decisions among early-adolescent youth."

It's Perfectly Normal is currently on the group's "recommended" reading list for young people, Mayden said. She noted that all recommended books must first be reviewed and approved by the group's health educator.

"I think that a book such as this is very appropriate to be in public schools," Mayden said. "Public schools are in the business of educating kids so that they can make healthy decisions."

Mayden said the book provides "accurate" information to young people about their changing bodies, human sexuality and sexual intercourse. "A book like this could be appropriate for a middle-school kid," she said.

However, Mayden said parents should be discussing sexual issues and "values" with their children much earlier than middle school. She believes kids should begin learning about sexuality "as early as the child can really understand ... even before going to kindergarten."

'Know what's in the library'
Traditional Values Coalition Executive Director Andrea Lafferty said she disagrees with those who would turn sex education over to the schools.

"It's my child," Lafferty said. "Let me raise my child."

Lafferty objects to any attempt by the "other side" to begin teaching sex education to nursery school kids. And she said parents often are misinformed by schools when it comes to defining their children's sex education curriculum.

"They don't explain to parents it's going to teach your kids eight ways to masturbate," she said.

Lafferty said she's seen a number of children's books that promote the homosexual lifestyle in public schools and libraries. She said parents must take an active role in monitoring the content found on school library shelves to prevent their kids from accessing such materials.

"Parents need to be really aggressive," Lafferty said. "They need to know what's in the library."

[winodog]

This is what we get for being tolerant of sodomites.Give them a inch and they will take your kids because that is what they really want.

[EdReform]

Hatch Amendment Letter - Parental Consent Form for use in the Public Schools

Please pass the information on

[scripter]

Thanks! BTTT for later...

Ditto

[homeschool mama]

Thank you for the ping. Good to see you here...love your homepage. :o)

This book and others like it, along with the general attitude and intent of the school district, is why our daughter is homeschooled. Our district is considered one of the more um...shall we say...alternative enlightened districts in California. There's no way our daughter will step foot...

[glory]

That's what I don't get. My daughter(4+) asks questions here and there, she knows babies grow in mommies bellies, but she has no desire to know beyond that which she is curious about. Why is the ps so desperate to foist this crap on kids who aren't even interested or capable of understanding these things yet?

[glory]

That is really touching.

Something I have noticed is that overall, even from parents with kids in ps, the response has been very positive about homeschooling. I think since attitudes seem to be changing from negative to positive, that eventually it will go one step further and we'll see more and more parents actually move from positive on homeschooling to actually doing it themselves. I think that trend has happened with mother providing infant care and I hope we'll see the same swing in homeschooling.
Question for you--did your child want to go to school? My daughter wants to go--she's almost k age, but I think she is really just curious about the school. I'm thinking of taking her to just the orientation next year so that she can see the inside of the school. I think it might be time to join a support group too so she can see and interact with other kids who are in families who have made the same choice.

[glory]

Yes it is...at this age I don't think the subject should be broached with children, just questions answered age appropriately when they are asked by young children. These people are just incredible:-/

[agrace]

My daughter does talk about going to kindergarten. I have been telling her that some kids have school at home with their moms as the teachers but she mentions it occasionally anyway. She loves what we are doing at home, though, and actually asks to do "homeschool." We are involved in homeschool groups so that does help a lot - she is a social butterfly (she'd take the grocery cashier home to play if she could) and loves being around other kids. To be honest though, I think she is MOST interested in going to school so she can ride the bus! :) She focuses on that more than anything. I've been thinking how I can swing that sometime soon so her curiosity is satisfied a bit.

[webboss]

Below is a link to an mp3 audio file that illustrates the reality (in my opinion) of the homosexual agenda of recruitment....AND THIS WAS IN A PUBLIC SCHOOL!  When you allow homosexual men and women as mentors things like "fistgate" happen.

 

Also there have been some who have claimed this tape is something homosexuals do not want you to hear.....well if that's true then that is all the more reason to listen to it if you can stomach this perverted trash.

 

HERE IS THE FISTGATE TAPE IN MP3 FORMAT. Feel free to download it, pass it on to anyone you want and post it on your website if you have one.

 

WARNING!!! This file contains subject matter not intended for children. Download it ONLY IF YOU ARE 18 or older

 

http://207.211.212.38/webboss/fistgate.mp3

 

Hard to believe these sorts of workshops have made their way into public schools.

 

webboss

 

What is Fistgate? Do a search on the internet using the keyword fistgate
and visit these websites>

 

http://www.parentsrightscoalition.org/ and
http://www.parentsrightscoalition.org/Fistgate.htm and
http://www.parentsrightscoalition.org/lawsuit.htm

http://www.parentsrightscoalition.org/SubTopics/Cellucci/KidsGetGraphic.htm

For a FREE copy of the fistgate tape follow the directions on this page. It
takes 4-6 weeks to arrive. http://www.massnews.com/tapes2.htm

Pass the mp3 file on to everyone you know who has children in public schools
to warn them of the GAY STRAIGHT ALLIANCE CLUBS true agenda of recruitment
(in my opinion).

 

[ladylib]

I wish I could find the story in Insight Magazine about a mother of a high school student who went to the district attorney because she thought that one of the required book selections assigned to her son was pornographic. The district attorney informed her that public schools, museums, and libraries are EXEMPT from pornography laws in Massachusetts.

[ladylib]

Who the hell is this Mayden woman to tell parents when they should be discussing sexuality with their children or anything else for that matter? What is she? A self-appointed "expert"? Public schools have enough trouble just teaching basic academic subjects. They don't have to delve into sexuality and the kindergartener or senior in high school for that matter.

[A CA Guy]

Get a lawyer in place for a suit. They'll back down with that and you going to the press if it ever gets close to happening.

[TonyTheTigger]

The only rights homosexuals have is to repent or not go to heaven.

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