You're gay ?? I am not. Maybe we are both surprised. I think perhapps we are mis -communicating. This all starting with somthing about "children being taught homosexuality" which I took to mean being taught to be homosexual. Now if the issue is acceptance of homosexuality -in ones self or in others -that is a different matter. In our heterocentric society-yes- children wil not accept it. But they will experience it-if not in their own lives- in the lives of others who they encounter. My point is that they should be educated to deal with that in a rational and constructive way
By the way, I did not call you a bigot, but I felt, from what you seemed to be saying, that your approach would be detrimental to the kids, You seem to doubt that kids are aware of their sexuality at the age of 12. I was a social worker in child welfare and in my experience they are very much aware of sexuaity and gender at that age. What about you?
I have much experience with children. In no way do they ever learn my private life. Certainly all children are different and all experiences of the children are different as well.
That said, schools have no business teaching children anything outside of basic biology or that there are prefators of all types.
High School, junior and senior year may be more appropriate to breach the subject, but there is nothing specific that should be taught.
CHildren, and teenagers should be taught that all people have rights and are to be treated equal. Nothing more or specific about homosexuals.
Sadly, homosexual people are no better, arguably worst, than heterosexuals. A trip to an average bookstore, or a trip to San Onofre beach # 5 is proof of who has more self control.
gender, yes it is very easy to know ones gender as soon as one is out of diapers, nobody has a choice
Sexuality? Many adults reach maturity without making that decision.
Funny side note, I am surprised how much hate some gay people have towards gay people not of thier type. True hate that is expressed in violence. Like some gay men towards trans people, or lesbians who simply hate men period. Trans are not welcome in all gay bars.
Schools should teach nothing more than assault and battery are crimes.