[...]
PS: You stated as fact that homosexuality is caused by a "hormonal imbalance" Please explain exactly how you know that. You seem to subscribe to a "disease model " of homosexuality. That will cost you points with me...LOL.
I stated it as fact because I've accepted it as fact, mainly because I've read and heard it put forth by several respected professionals and because I cannot conceive of any alternative possibility.
As far as our own girls were concerned, we chose to not complicate what essentially is an uncomplicated issue and we advised them to never be persuaded to engage in any sexual activity which was not prompted by a persistent and compulsive urge. I believe no further
education is needed on the subject.
Ok well, I see that you are convinced that a hormone imbalance is the only reason for same sex attractions and that, in itself, is a sufficient explanation when it comes to the educational needs of children. I did in fact review the linked article above and will agree that hormones are likely one factor in same sex attractions ( as well as transsexuality) but that does not mean it is the only explanation. In addition to there being several other factors, the hormones themselves my just be a symptom of underlying causes, rather than the cause itself. As much as you would like it to be “simple, it simply is not- that simple.
To begin with, the author of your article correctly states that there is no gene that “forces” someone to be homosexual” Well, you don’t have to be a scientist to know that a “gay gene” has not been identified. However, to leave it at that is really dumbing it down and overlooking other aspects of genetics.
Study Finds Epigenetics, Not Genetics, Underlies Homosexuality
http://www.nimbios.org/press/FS_homosexuality
And
Identical Twins Start Showing Differences in the Womb http://www.lifenews.com/2012/07/24/identical-twins-start-showing-differences-in-the-womb/
In addition, the author seems to brush aside non biological / environmental influences while the fact is there are many who believe that sexual orientation is the result of a complex interaction of biology and social environment, nature and nurture if you will.
Homosexual behavior due to genetics and environmental factors http://esciencenews.com/articles/2008/06/28/homosexual.behavior.due.genetics.and.environmental.factors
But in my view, all of this is of limited usefulness when it comes to the issues of children and education and how best to deal with sexual orientation and gender identity. Children don’t need a lot of technical details but they do need the truth and the amount of accurate information that is appropriate for their age. But mostly, they need to know that they are loved and accepted for who and what they are if they should be LGBT or just having some thoughts about it. Likewise, they need to be exposed to an environment -that must be created by the adults in their life-where they learn respect and acceptance of others who may be different.
Pat answers about hormones that imply that anyone who is not heterosexual is defective is counterproductive to that end. There should be a clear emphasis on the fact that some people are different vs. defective in some way. Therefor I am less than satisfied with your response to my questions on the role of educators and parents.
Perhaps your kids are fine with the way the issue has been handled by you. However, they are not all kids. If your kids did not have questions and doubts about sexuality, that’s good, but many others do. You feel that “no other education is necessary” but is not just about knowledge. It is really about how they feel about themselves and how they perceive and respond to others. Like it or not, it is in fact a complicated issue and you can’t make it not complicated just by saying that it’s not complicated and feeding kids watered down misinformation to prove it.
Lastly, I invited you to comment on the idiotic OP which you have not done, which makes me wonder where you are really at with all of this.