Will Californians stand by and let public schools teach "The gay life style" to small school children?
550384
Eventually they will.\n\nI wish the elementary schools would return to Reading, Writing & Arithmetic.  And lay off the condoms, sexual orientation, and socialist indoctrination.
196978
i don't know.  in CA it's completely legal no matter what anyone tries to say.  As long as there is no child endangerement/abuse/neglect going on, it's fine.  I am proof that homeschooling works and that the government should keep it's hands off of something that they've managed to mess up beyond repair.  I think it's admirable that you would dedicate yourself to teaching your children.  It will pay off in the end and will be appreciated.  Good luck!
208987
Im fairly old fashioned....but I believe the schools have no reason to teach children about sex.  I believe sex education should be between a man and his wife.
170945
i come from california and it is  pretty bad. ( i'm not gay either but  i also have some who are) we are constantly using the word "gay" in a negative connotation.  It really doesnt help that the church is really anti-gay.  It mostly depends where you go. Like if you go to San F. then your frinds will fit in.. also in hollywood too.
181582
Absolutely not.\n\nFirst off, any rules regulating under what condidtions you can have a relatoinship would be a gross violation of personal freedoms.\n\nSecond, why the school? What happens if a caucasion girl is caught saying "I love you" to a hispanic man? Do they get an F? Suspended?\n\nTo be completely honest, simply knowing that there are people that support this disturbs me.\n\nHowever, I am assuming that you are referring to restrictions of the relationships themselves.\n\nIf you are refurring as to what ACTIONS are approbriate at school, I can understand that. Crude comments or public displays of affection probably should be monitered.
1099785
What I am concerned about as a parent in public schools in California, is that I think my children are not getting the same quality education that other students are getting for example in Washington state. \n\nMy sister in law lives in Bellevue, WA and she says that their Bellevue School District is almost like a private school system. She says that this district has 7 high schools in the top 100 schools in the nation, including Interlake High School, which was 24 this year.\n\nI am just concerned that my children don't have the same quality schooling than others around the nation. I think if the government would give more fundings or somehow more money could be collected, there would be a better future for the kids in California.
153495
It is unfortunate that the majority of people in this country are still so scared of the possibility of gays living equal among them. Why else place such a ridiculous ban? Some will say that children raised by gay parents will have it a lot harder. I disagree. I am amazed at how open and honest the youth in todays schools are. The only ones I know of that are homophobic have learned the behavior and language from their parents. If the youth of today can accept each other, why can't the adults? Fear. My partner and I just placed a question on here about how to adopt. the answers ranged form "Yuck" to 'How dare we drag a child into our fantasy?" These answers just mirror the fear and ignorance of the majority of Americans. Gays are accepted as long as we are funny, and the life of the party, but as soon as we stop acting like the characters on a sit-com we become a threat. The ban doesn't surprise me. the real question here is what to do about? How do accepting, open minded, loving people fight against such fear?
1145480
I can't tell you of a good place to raise them cuz I'm stuck in Cali. For a great education you can homeschool your kids. That's what I do. Check this site out (California isn't the only state they serve) www.k12.com. The curriculum is great and it is free!
713616
As a public school teacher, I would actually recommend home-schooling your children if at all possible. I send my daughter to a private Christian school. Some people think it's too expensive to send their kids to Christian school, but I tell you it doesn't cost any more than daycare. Most of you probably send your kids to daycare, don't you? Also, you can't put a price on a good Christian education.  They have smaller teacher:student ratios, they focus on academics, they learn good morals, they are allowed to worship as they please (in accordance with the 1st Amendment), they score higher than the national average on tests, and they help to create productive members of society. They are not crime-and-drug ridden like so many public schools. \nA public school would be the last place I'd send my child if I could help it.\nIf, however, I did have to send here there, I would be on those teachers, principal and school board like white on rice. I would give them notes saying that they are not to teach my children evolution or any sex education (especially presented by Planned Parenthood!) or any "diversity" training (which is really just pro-gay propaganda). I will NOT have my child brainwashed by the public school system. You should be aware that the creation of a free, public school system was one of the tenets of Karl Marx's Humanist Manifesto, which was implemented by Teddy Roosevelt in this country. In fact, most of the tenets of that Manifesto were accomplished in this country in the first half of the 20th century. We have slowly become a socialist nation.\nBefore that time, children were either home-schooled or private-schooled - and some of the best, most intelligent people our country has ever produced were educated thusly.
612927
i think that perhaps it is because gay rights are so much in the news. when i was growing up, it wasn't discussed except behind closed doors (hence, coming out of the closet?). society is, in my opinion, in the midst of a revolution in this area and so it is a "hot" topic. your sexual orientation is really none of anyone's business, and should not be the brunt of jokes, however, i think it is an unfortunate byproduct of gaining your rights. being a parent of a gay child, i understand your irritation and, perhaps a tad of the pain. being a parent of a gay child, i can only say that society has come a long way in the last several decades in this area. sadly, there are still miles to go. for me, it is one of the burdens i feel my daughter will have to bear. i feel a sense of gratitude that she is content with herself, but know that she has made a difficult decision as far as society is concerned. standing up for yourself and your rights does not guarantee an easy road in any situation. choices come with a price, and for the gay community, as with most minorities, people judge on the basis of sexual orientation, not the whole person.
1113220
yes...\n\nbut most school districts don't teach everything, due to cetrant concervitive parents/school boards (or just plain anal/control freaks/parents starerptypes that they're children will repeat the same stuff parinoid parents).\n\nThere are sex eds that do teach a veriety of stuff, such as abstance, safe sex, and other procotions to other types of sex for safe sex.\n\n;-)\n\nWhy are some people still ignorant, well it's up to them to pay attention in class.\n\nParents need to do more (like be open minded), you'd rather have a young person prepared then to fall into something that they haven't been fully educated on. That way you run less of a risk hearing "Mom, I'm pregnant". "Mom/Dad I think I got something (STD)", or the stupid people who become addicted to sex or the werdos who just were deprived of everything logical about it.\n\nYou got to admit that someone can still get an STD even from a simple kiss, skin contact, and of course oral sex, and regular sex. There are safe practices for oral sex, but not all sex  eds teach it so some youth think it's risk free. That's why they should be informed so they can make an informed decision.\n\nBUT yes parents NEED to pick up the slack (and remeber to not assume that they're youth will not experiment, such as have premarital sex, or even have sexual relations with the same sex as them or not... you just can't assume anymore now-a-days so it's just best to teach them everything, half of the most homophobic people I've meet turn out to be denying their own sexuality b/c they have done or are thinking of doing something with the same sex their just to brainwashed to think that might be ok).\n\nNEVER asume.\n\nThe earlyer the better (in education to keep them safe). My BF's little sister is having probs in Middle School... there's even 8 year old for some odd reason trying to have sex... some thing needs to be done and tooken seariously, for one they should at least be told it's unhealthy even more to do it before puberty... this is crazy...\n\n::: Peace :::
783301
Unequivocally NO! If they chose that life style then so be it, but as far as benefits are concerned out of the question.  Societies fall from moral decay and that is a fact, and ours is well on it's way, I do believe all this gay and lesbian stuff is about to blow up in their faces.  It is a life style that destroys the vary meaning of marriage between a man and a woman, In my opinion they are an insult to humanity.  I believe it is time our religious leaders and government gives these people a loud and clear message that the party is over and will not be condoned by our society.
787373
I dont care if they do. As a matter of fact, I think they should. Seperation of church and state, marriage, legally, is a state issue.\n\nHowever, a friend of mine, a Christian, does not support it, because it contributes to the moral decline of marriage. My point to her was "Doesnt the 50% HETEROSEXUAL divorce rate do that too?" She had no answer.
870813
I've heard there is a school for this in Cali. sorry that is all I know. GD Luck!
1020504
"The Gay Agenda" ? Have not read it nor have I ever seen it...interesting though. However, I am Gay and have been with my Partner, registered as we live in California,  for 10 years. Our agenda is to raise our 9 year old son, who is, by the way,  an honor student for all of you right wing crackpots out there,  and be a happy family. We work, do laundry, homework, take vacations, cleanhouse, spend time with Grandmas, Grandpas, cousins, Aunts and Uncles...not really exciting as far as an "agenda" goes. I'd say it's pretty much the same agenda a heterosexual family would have...I was raised in one you know.
373501
They are in some private schools.\n\nC'mon...you know the answer to this.  We can't teach anything that helps kids be better people.  That would be forcing our beliefs on them.  We can't teach ethics because someone would raise hell about it and we are cowards and would give in to the loudest voice instead of doing what is right.
899023
Obviously, kindergarten teachers should not be teaching about the actual sexual intercourse between same-sex partners, just as the they should not be teaching about intercourse of heterosexual partners. Sex Ed should not begin at school when they are that agem for sure. So that is not even part of the question. Its just common sense.\n\nAs for the idea of homosexual partners, its a reality. Whether you think it is wrong or not, it is still happening. A common theme for that age of children would be "Familes". Just as you would hopefully tell children that a single parent and his or her children is a family, I hope you would also tell them that a child with two moms or two dads is a family. \n\nYes, some religions are against same-sex relationships. But that doesnt mean that children should be taught intolerance. If anything, it would be up to the child's family to pass on their beliefs. There are also some religions which are against divorce, but that doesn't mean that you should tell your students that divorce is wrong, and that little Suzie's stepmother isn't part of her family because she didn't give birth to her. \n\nSchool is meant to prepare students for the world. This means that they need to know what to expect, and they also need to be accepting and nonjudgmental. \n\nIt seems to me like you are offended by the truth that same-sex couples exist, and by calling that practice "garbage", and refusing to allow this topic in your classroom, you are the one who is squashing freedom.