[Candy Annie Cane]

I disagree, it could be educational and topical but I fear the same arguments would still come up.

I'm still waiting to hear what horrors being aware of the Lgbt community we are saving our children from by keeping them wrapped in a cotton wool filled hetro world

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by AnnieK

I disagree, it could be educational and topical but I fear the same arguments would still come up.

I'm still waiting to hear what horrors being aware of the Lgbt community we are saving our children from by keeping them wrapped in a cotton wool filled hetro world

There is none beyond making bigoted parents feel uncomfortable, I imagine.

If a parent can't overcome their bigotry for the sake of their child then they aren't worthy of being a parent. The world is harsh enough for LGBT people without feeling like they can't be themselves around the people who should love them unconditionally.

[Withano]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

There is none beyond making bigoted parents feel uncomfortable, I imagine.

If a parent can't overcome their bigotry for the sake of their child then they aren't worthy of being a parent. The world is harsh enough for LGBT people without feeling like they can't be themselves around the people who should love them unconditionally.

It would literally be traumatic for the kids of the ‘protesting parents’ if they ended up being gay. What a horrible thought.

[Brillopad]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

There is none beyond making bigoted parents feel uncomfortable, I imagine.

If a parent can't overcome their bigotry for the sake of their child then they aren't worthy of being a parent. The world is harsh enough for LGBT people without feeling like they can't be themselves around the people who should love them unconditionally.

The only people most people love unconditionally is their chilldren. They owe no such assurances to anyone else. I think sweeping statements that claim to know who is/isn’t fit to be a parent are invalid.

[Withano]

Originally Posted by Brillopad

The only people most people love unconditionally is their chilldren. They owe no such assurances to anyone else. I think sweeping statements that claim to know who is/isn’t fit to be a parent are invalid.

If I made an active attempt in stopping your young child in feeling pride for being who they are, would you say I’d be ready for my own kids? Or would you think I’m a bit of a cruel nutter.

[Candy Annie Cane]

Originally Posted by Brillopad

The only people most people love unconditionally is their chilldren. They owe no such assurances to anyone else. I think sweeping statements that claim to know who is/isn’t fit to be a parent are invalid.

But parents with staunchly homophobic views regularly disown gay children. That is not unconditional love....that is conditional love. They may have been perfect loving parents but a revelation of sexuality will see them cut their kids off.

[Christmas Lights]

Originally Posted by AnnieK

But parents with staunchly homophobic views regularly disown gay children. That is not unconditional love....that is conditional love. They may have been perfect loving parents but a revelation of sexuality will see them cut their kids off.

Most parents these days accept their kids no matter what , of course they'll always be parent's who find it difficult to come to terms with or they might not like it at first.

It's usually people with very strict views that would "disown" their kids . And even then would they really disown them? or is it just the idea of the marriage that puts them off? .

[Brillopad]

Originally Posted by AnnieK

But parents with staunchly homophobic views regularly disown gay children. That is not unconditional love....that is conditional love. They may have been perfect loving parents but a revelation of sexuality will see them cut their kids off.

I did say most. I personally would never turn my back on my children. I would prefer my children weren’t gay - but if they were I would love them the same.

[Christmas Lights]

Originally Posted by Brillopad

I did say most. I personally would never turn my back on my children. I would prefer my children weren’t gay - but if they were I would love them the same.

As i said most parent's would accept their kids sexuality . Some might find it difficult to come to terms with but i can't imagine many actually disowning their own kids . I think some might frown on the idea of marriage rather than actually disowning them .

These days parents usually worry about other things concerning their kids like are they having unprotected sex ,are they taking drugs, being bullied , taking a weapon to school .

[Brillopad]

Originally Posted by GoldHeart

As i said most parent's would accept their kids sexuality . Some might find it difficult to come to terms with but i can't imagine many actually disowning their own kids . I think some might frown on the idea of marriage rather than actually disowning them .

These days parents usually worry about other things concerning their kids like are they having unprotected sex ,are they taking drugs, being bullied , taking a weapon to school .

I agree with that.

[Christmas Lights]

Originally Posted by AnnieK

I disagree, it could be educational and topical but I fear the same arguments would still come up.

I'm still waiting to hear what horrors being aware of the Lgbt community we are saving our children from by keeping them wrapped in a cotton wool filled hetro world

Parent's don't like being told what to do regarding this issue.

They probably think their kids are too young , or they just don't want them to be apart of the parade.

There's people from the LGBT community that aren't interested in parades and pride month as such .

And chances are most of these kids already know about the community , like i said everything is on TV these days and they probably have family members and people they know who are gay .

[Candy Annie Cane]

Originally Posted by GoldHeart

Parent's don't like being told what to do regarding this issue.

They probably think their kids are too young , or they just don't want them to be apart of the parade.

There's people from the LGBT community that aren't interested in parades and pride month as such .

And chances are most of these kids already know about the community , like i said everything is on TV these days and they probably have family members and people they know who are gay .

The saddest part of all this is the kids would have loved it. A party atmosphere at school when parents come in are the best days for primary school kids.

[Christmas Lights]

Originally Posted by AnnieK

The saddest part of all this is the kids would have loved it. A party atmosphere at school when parents come in are the best days for primary school kids.

But kids can still have parties , why can't there just be a summer celebration for everyone does it have to specifically be about pride month? .

[Candy Annie Cane]

Originally Posted by GoldHeart

But kids can still have parties , why can't there just be a summer celebration for everyone does it have to specifically be about pride month? .

Why not though is my only question, it topical and educational. There would be no sexual connotations just a "it's ok right to be you, it's all right to be different, it's normal". I would love my sons school to have had this celebration

[Brillopad]

Originally Posted by AnnieK

. I would love my sons school to have had this celebration

As is your right. Others clearly don’t agree - do they not have that same right? Is not too much pressure being put on people to conform to a certain way of thinking in much the same way as those doing this are accusing others of?

[Candy Annie Cane]

Originally Posted by Brillopad

As is your right. Others clearly don’t agree - do they not have that same right? Is not too much pressure being put on people to conform to a certain way of thinking in much the same way as those doing this are accusing others of?

Of course they have the right, but I don't think they have the right to protest to such an extent that the school have to scrap the event for the other parents who were more than happy. They should have had the right to withdraw their children but plan a disruptive protest at a primary school is forcing their opinions on others, exactly what they were protesting against

[Christmas Lights]

Originally Posted by AnnieK

Why not though is my only question, it topical and educational. There would be no sexual connotations just a "it's ok right to be you, it's all right to be different, it's normal". I would love my sons school to have had this celebration

I think it would of been more encouraging if they did a celebration that was inviting everyone from different backgrounds and more diverse . Rather than focusing on that topic . then maybe the parent's would of come round more , maybe they would of identified more with it . you get festivals & parties that are open to everyone.