Give it a damn rest. It wasn “You can’t say gay”. You can say it all you want. It just that you can’t talk about your sexual preferences….WHETHER YOU’RE GAY OR STRAIGHT, in a classroom of kids 10 and under. If a kid asks a question, the teacher can then address it. But the teacher cannot start the conversation. What’s so difficult to comprehend on that.
Where does it say all this in the actual bill? Cite the part of the legislation which states that if a student asks a question, a teacher can then address it, as long as the teacher doesn’t start the conversation. If you’re going to complain that the phrase “Don’t say gay” doesn’t exist anywhere in the bill, then you should be able to quote the exact passage that states what you’re describing without resorting to a “correct interpretation” argument. The bill, as written, either says it or it doesn’t.
You can go read the bill for yourself but I’m guessing you want others to spoon feed you the information instead of actually doing it yourself like an adult! Which is why you are making the statement you did!
What would be the motivation for an adult teacher to want to talk to a 1st grader about “gender”. And how does protecting children from predators translate into “don’t say gay”. After the 3rd grade teachers can start to work with children who might need help but this should always be done with the parents involvement. And the books that are banned read like phonography. How this becomes allowing prejudice against anyone is ludicrous.
Suppose a first-grader’s parent or guardian is transgender and attends a school function. If one of the students has a question about the adult’s gender, this would obviously be motivation to discuss it. There were already protections against predators, etc., in place for school children, which made this legislation gratuitous and ultimately more about political optics for the governor.
There were LBGT teachers spreading (grooming) young children in grade schools. They would advertise it all over TikTok, X and Instagram. If we did not have people dressed in drag dancing in the streets singing “we are coming for your children” the law might have been unnecessary. As for an LBGT parent wanting to talk to a teacher and their child, it’s allowed. However, 3rd grade and under the teacher can not initiate the conversation. Are the people who complain, are they worried about child’s rights and protection or their ability to groom a child. The law protects children up to the 3rd grade. Is it really necessary to talk to a 7 or 8 year old about gender? 4th grade would probably be a stretch for most kids to understand “gender”. When people claim it says “Don’t say gay” other people realize those who label it “Don’t say gay” have not even read the law.
Trans and queer children exist, yes even at the young of an age some children already know. Trans and queer teachers exist, and some teachers have trans and queer family members. It’s not about teachers wanting to talk about “gender”. It’s about being able to talk about yourself, your family, or students and their families in the same manner that heteronormative people and families are talked about.
And it’s not just books that read like pornography that are being banned. Districts are banning books like I am Jazz and My Shadow is Purple. For goodness sakes there are districts that even banned Fry Bread which is one of the most innocent and pure books that there is.
I have often told my kids, the bad apples wreck it for everyone else. Some of the Pro side are sick. Some of the anti side are stupid. We find ourselves in a world that we must demand the best of each side be selected. We can’t let perverts (of any kind) reach our children nor let Ultra Conservative nuts block any book they find objectionable. By the same line not every book ever published should be available to children and not every controversial book should be banned.
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Marie
Give it a damn rest. It wasn “You can’t say gay”. You can say it all you want. It just that you can’t talk about your sexual preferences….WHETHER YOU’RE GAY OR STRAIGHT, in a classroom of kids 10 and under. If a kid asks a question, the teacher can then address it. But the teacher cannot start the conversation. What’s so difficult to comprehend on that.
Aunt Polly
Where does it say all this in the actual bill? Cite the part of the legislation which states that if a student asks a question, a teacher can then address it, as long as the teacher doesn’t start the conversation. If you’re going to complain that the phrase “Don’t say gay” doesn’t exist anywhere in the bill, then you should be able to quote the exact passage that states what you’re describing without resorting to a “correct interpretation” argument. The bill, as written, either says it or it doesn’t.
Jan K.
You can go read the bill for yourself but I’m guessing you want others to spoon feed you the information instead of actually doing it yourself like an adult! Which is why you are making the statement you did!
Davis
Agreed!
Bob Jackson
What would be the motivation for an adult teacher to want to talk to a 1st grader about “gender”. And how does protecting children from predators translate into “don’t say gay”. After the 3rd grade teachers can start to work with children who might need help but this should always be done with the parents involvement. And the books that are banned read like phonography. How this becomes allowing prejudice against anyone is ludicrous.
Chandra
Suppose a first-grader’s parent or guardian is transgender and attends a school function. If one of the students has a question about the adult’s gender, this would obviously be motivation to discuss it. There were already protections against predators, etc., in place for school children, which made this legislation gratuitous and ultimately more about political optics for the governor.
Bob Jackson
There were LBGT teachers spreading (grooming) young children in grade schools. They would advertise it all over TikTok, X and Instagram. If we did not have people dressed in drag dancing in the streets singing “we are coming for your children” the law might have been unnecessary. As for an LBGT parent wanting to talk to a teacher and their child, it’s allowed. However, 3rd grade and under the teacher can not initiate the conversation. Are the people who complain, are they worried about child’s rights and protection or their ability to groom a child. The law protects children up to the 3rd grade. Is it really necessary to talk to a 7 or 8 year old about gender? 4th grade would probably be a stretch for most kids to understand “gender”. When people claim it says “Don’t say gay” other people realize those who label it “Don’t say gay” have not even read the law.
Jay
Trans and queer children exist, yes even at the young of an age some children already know. Trans and queer teachers exist, and some teachers have trans and queer family members. It’s not about teachers wanting to talk about “gender”. It’s about being able to talk about yourself, your family, or students and their families in the same manner that heteronormative people and families are talked about.
And it’s not just books that read like pornography that are being banned. Districts are banning books like I am Jazz and My Shadow is Purple. For goodness sakes there are districts that even banned Fry Bread which is one of the most innocent and pure books that there is.
Bob Jackson
I have often told my kids, the bad apples wreck it for everyone else. Some of the Pro side are sick. Some of the anti side are stupid. We find ourselves in a world that we must demand the best of each side be selected. We can’t let perverts (of any kind) reach our children nor let Ultra Conservative nuts block any book they find objectionable. By the same line not every book ever published should be available to children and not every controversial book should be banned.
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