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This article explains how there was a petition going around to marry Bert and Ernie from Sesame Street. Sesame street fired back by pointing out that the two children's characters are not homosexual.
That being said, do you think its right to introduce homosexuality to children at such a young age. Keep in mind the age of children watching Sesame Street. I dont wish to single out homosexuality but if I was a father I wouldnt want my 5 year old exposed to stuff like that at such an early age. Am I showing bias because if it were Bert and Annie (made up female) I wouldnt mind as much, I certainly am. As much as it feels wrong to say I absolutely would take caution to how I introduce the topic of homosexuality to my kids and I'll touch more on that in a second.
We're heard time and time again of an alleged "homosexual agenda" and its hard to miss the "signs". Clothing styles (in the US) have begun to resemble that of what you would find in a stereotypical homosexual's wardrobe. Bright shirts, tight clothing, v necks, etc. Even the "gangsters" are going around showing their asses to everyone on the street in a practice called "sagging". Theres also the immense push for homosexuality to be regarded as something acceptable, regardless of someones personal or religious views. We've seen celebrities and even wrestlers get in trouble for their choice of words. We know that some of these incidents arent as bad as they're made out to be and we also know that they could get away with saying something like that if they werent famous.
Now as for why I would take caution in introducing my kids to homosexuality:
We know that what I've mentioned has become more intertwined in the newer generations. You dont see an 80 year old man in a v neck sagging his pants. I think that overexposure to certain things can affect a child's mental development. If a kid is raised around violence he could grow up to be violent. So why cant a child thats raised around homosexuality grow up to be homosexual? I would never teach my kid that judging others is wrong or anything of the sort, but if it aint broke dont fix it. If a child is already born with love in their hearts, and is destined to fall in love in the future, why interfere in that process? Nature has a way of working itself out, and kids who are going to be gay are going to be gay regardless. But what I'm trying to touch down here is when I hear 11, 12, 13 year old kids saying that they're full on gay. When some older people see this they laugh at the idea because they very well know someone that young cant have sexuality figured out. I agree with them. A lot of people have stories of stuff they've done with a buddy when they were younger. Sexual experimentation is regarded as something very natural in the growing up process.
So anyway I dont know what to think regarding the whole gay agenda thing. I think its normal. Everyone wants others to share their ideals. I know theres already a thread out there about gay sons and daughters and I have to say I would love my kids regardless but I would tell them the truth. Gays dont have an easy life and if you're planning on leading a religious lifestyle it could be a serious problem. I dont have a problem with gay people, but I do question the intentions of people who want 1 year olds exposed to a gay relationship on a show thats supposed to teach them how to count and read. In my theory that would just screw with the kids head.
So what I'm trying to ask here is, do you believe in a homosexual agenda? Do you believe that they're targeting young children? What role would you allow homosexuality to play in your kid's development.
This article explains how there was a petition going around to marry Bert and Ernie from Sesame Street. Sesame street fired back by pointing out that the two children's characters are not homosexual.
That being said, do you think its right to introduce homosexuality to children at such a young age. Keep in mind the age of children watching Sesame Street. I dont wish to single out homosexuality but if I was a father I wouldnt want my 5 year old exposed to stuff like that at such an early age. Am I showing bias because if it were Bert and Annie (made up female) I wouldnt mind as much, I certainly am. As much as it feels wrong to say I absolutely would take caution to how I introduce the topic of homosexuality to my kids and I'll touch more on that in a second.
We're heard time and time again of an alleged "homosexual agenda" and its hard to miss the "signs". Clothing styles (in the US) have begun to resemble that of what you would find in a stereotypical homosexual's wardrobe. Bright shirts, tight clothing, v necks, etc. Even the "gangsters" are going around showing their asses to everyone on the street in a practice called "sagging". Theres also the immense push for homosexuality to be regarded as something acceptable, regardless of someones personal or religious views. We've seen celebrities and even wrestlers get in trouble for their choice of words. We know that some of these incidents arent as bad as they're made out to be and we also know that they could get away with saying something like that if they werent famous.
Now as for why I would take caution in introducing my kids to homosexuality:
We know that what I've mentioned has become more intertwined in the newer generations. You dont see an 80 year old man in a v neck sagging his pants. I think that overexposure to certain things can affect a child's mental development. If a kid is raised around violence he could grow up to be violent. So why cant a child thats raised around homosexuality grow up to be homosexual? I would never teach my kid that judging others is wrong or anything of the sort, but if it aint broke dont fix it. If a child is already born with love in their hearts, and is destined to fall in love in the future, why interfere in that process? Nature has a way of working itself out, and kids who are going to be gay are going to be gay regardless. But what I'm trying to touch down here is when I hear 11, 12, 13 year old kids saying that they're full on gay. When some older people see this they laugh at the idea because they very well know someone that young cant have sexuality figured out. I agree with them. A lot of people have stories of stuff they've done with a buddy when they were younger. Sexual experimentation is regarded as something very natural in the growing up process.
So anyway I dont know what to think regarding the whole gay agenda thing. I think its normal. Everyone wants others to share their ideals. I know theres already a thread out there about gay sons and daughters and I have to say I would love my kids regardless but I would tell them the truth. Gays dont have an easy life and if you're planning on leading a religious lifestyle it could be a serious problem. I dont have a problem with gay people, but I do question the intentions of people who want 1 year olds exposed to a gay relationship on a show thats supposed to teach them how to count and read. In my theory that would just screw with the kids head.
So what I'm trying to ask here is, do you believe in a homosexual agenda? Do you believe that they're targeting young children? What role would you allow homosexuality to play in your kid's development.
