Comments on: Same-Sex Families in the Classroom http://www.mombian.com/2007/02/09/same-sex-families-in-the-classroom/ Sustenance for Lesbian Moms Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:39:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Mombian » Blog Archive » Lesbian Moms Sue School Over Alleged Bullying of Daughter http://www.mombian.com/2007/02/09/same-sex-families-in-the-classroom/comment-page-1/#comment-123971 Mombian » Blog Archive » Lesbian Moms Sue School Over Alleged Bullying of Daughter Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:44:29 +0000 http://mombian.com/2007/02/09/same-sex-families-in-the-classroom/#comment-123971 [...] I wrote myself back in 2007, the many lawsuits that have been brought to try and restrict LGBT-inclusive [...] [...] I wrote myself back in 2007, the many lawsuits that have been brought to try and restrict LGBT-inclusive [...]

]]> By: Mombian » Blog Archive » Parents Appealing Decision that Schools Can Teach About Same-Sex Families http://www.mombian.com/2007/02/09/same-sex-families-in-the-classroom/comment-page-1/#comment-71385 Mombian » Blog Archive » Parents Appealing Decision that Schools Can Teach About Same-Sex Families Wed, 29 Aug 2007 04:42:49 +0000 http://mombian.com/2007/02/09/same-sex-families-in-the-classroom/#comment-71385 [...] discussions of same-sex families, however, the District Court judge missed the fact that, as I wrote in February when the case was first heard: The curriculum is only part of the picture. Even if the [...] [...] discussions of same-sex families, however, the District Court judge missed the fact that, as I wrote in February when the case was first heard: The curriculum is only part of the picture. Even if the [...]

]]> By: Mombian: Sustenance for Lesbian Moms » Blog Archive » New Jersey School District to Review Same-Sex Family Video http://www.mombian.com/2007/02/09/same-sex-families-in-the-classroom/comment-page-1/#comment-27331 Mombian: Sustenance for Lesbian Moms » Blog Archive » New Jersey School District to Review Same-Sex Family Video Tue, 13 Mar 2007 08:07:03 +0000 http://mombian.com/2007/02/09/same-sex-families-in-the-classroom/#comment-27331 [...] The Evesham School District of Marlton, New Jersey, eliminated a diversity film from its curriculum in early February after some parents protested its inclusion of same-sex families. (Here’s my original post on the matter, and a follow up, plus an excursus on same-sex families in the classroom.) [...] [...] The Evesham School District of Marlton, New Jersey, eliminated a diversity film from its curriculum in early February after some parents protested its inclusion of same-sex families. (Here’s my original post on the matter, and a follow up, plus an excursus on same-sex families in the classroom.) [...]

]]> By: Mombian: Sustenance for Lesbian Moms » Blog Archive » Parents’ Rights Not Violated When School Teaches about Same-Sex Families http://www.mombian.com/2007/02/09/same-sex-families-in-the-classroom/comment-page-1/#comment-23477 Mombian: Sustenance for Lesbian Moms » Blog Archive » Parents’ Rights Not Violated When School Teaches about Same-Sex Families Sat, 24 Feb 2007 02:33:37 +0000 http://mombian.com/2007/02/09/same-sex-families-in-the-classroom/#comment-23477 [...] This is a sound ruling that focuses on our country’s historical values and current realities. I’ll just add, as I’ve said before, that while it’s their prerogative if parents want their children excused from planned discussions of diversity and same-sex families, they’re not going to be able to zoom in and yank their children away every time my son mentions that he went to the park with his moms or brings in photos of our wedding for show and tell. It’s going to be harder and harder to compartmentalize discussion of same-sex families into neat, optional units of the curriculum. We’re not an abstraction; we’re part of the larger community, and our children are learning next to everyone else’s. Bookmark to: [...] [...] This is a sound ruling that focuses on our country’s historical values and current realities. I’ll just add, as I’ve said before, that while it’s their prerogative if parents want their children excused from planned discussions of diversity and same-sex families, they’re not going to be able to zoom in and yank their children away every time my son mentions that he went to the park with his moms or brings in photos of our wedding for show and tell. It’s going to be harder and harder to compartmentalize discussion of same-sex families into neat, optional units of the curriculum. We’re not an abstraction; we’re part of the larger community, and our children are learning next to everyone else’s. Bookmark to: [...]

]]> By: Mombian: Sustenance for Lesbian Moms » Blog Archive » The Different Dragon: A Magical Book for All Families http://www.mombian.com/2007/02/09/same-sex-families-in-the-classroom/comment-page-1/#comment-23254 Mombian: Sustenance for Lesbian Moms » Blog Archive » The Different Dragon: A Magical Book for All Families Thu, 22 Feb 2007 15:21:07 +0000 http://mombian.com/2007/02/09/same-sex-families-in-the-classroom/#comment-23254 [...] I fear, however, that her hope for school inclusion will be hard to achieve. In the past two weeks alone, school districts in Massachusetts and New Jersey have come under fire for including same-sex families in their diversity curricula. The Different Dragon may manage to slip into school libraries, for it is less obviously a book about LGBT families than, say, Heather Has Two Mommies or Daddy, Papa and Me. I foresee, though, the same kind of outcry that surrounded And Tango Makes Three, the book about gay penguins, when children bring the book home to unsuspecting and close-minded parents. [...] [...] I fear, however, that her hope for school inclusion will be hard to achieve. In the past two weeks alone, school districts in Massachusetts and New Jersey have come under fire for including same-sex families in their diversity curricula. The Different Dragon may manage to slip into school libraries, for it is less obviously a book about LGBT families than, say, Heather Has Two Mommies or Daddy, Papa and Me. I foresee, though, the same kind of outcry that surrounded And Tango Makes Three, the book about gay penguins, when children bring the book home to unsuspecting and close-minded parents. [...]

]]> By: Mombian: Sustenance for Lesbian Moms » Blog Archive » The L Word Season Four, Episode Seven: The Parenting Perspective http://www.mombian.com/2007/02/09/same-sex-families-in-the-classroom/comment-page-1/#comment-23206 Mombian: Sustenance for Lesbian Moms » Blog Archive » The L Word Season Four, Episode Seven: The Parenting Perspective Thu, 22 Feb 2007 07:36:05 +0000 http://mombian.com/2007/02/09/same-sex-families-in-the-classroom/#comment-23206 [...] As Scribe Grrrl points out at After Ellen, the scene is full of clichés and predictability. The mother’s fear is remarkably similar, however, to those of certain real parents in Massachusetts and New Jersey, who are up in arms about materials used to discuss LGBT families in the classroom. Coincidentally, too, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled today that students who are harassed by others may sue the school district if it fails to take “reasonable steps” to stop the behavior. The decision stemmed from the case of a boy who was physically and verbally harassed for several years by classmates who thought he was gay. [...] [...] As Scribe Grrrl points out at After Ellen, the scene is full of clichés and predictability. The mother’s fear is remarkably similar, however, to those of certain real parents in Massachusetts and New Jersey, who are up in arms about materials used to discuss LGBT families in the classroom. Coincidentally, too, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled today that students who are harassed by others may sue the school district if it fails to take “reasonable steps” to stop the behavior. The decision stemmed from the case of a boy who was physically and verbally harassed for several years by classmates who thought he was gay. [...]

]]> By: Kathy http://www.mombian.com/2007/02/09/same-sex-families-in-the-classroom/comment-page-1/#comment-20659 Kathy Fri, 09 Feb 2007 13:58:05 +0000 http://mombian.com/2007/02/09/same-sex-families-in-the-classroom/#comment-20659 What this attack on the schools really is is a SLAPP, a Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation. The aim isn't to win, it's to scare schools out of ever mentioning us because if you do the far right will bleed your district's funds in court. It's nice that it's happening in Lexington, which is a very wealthy community. But I'm sure the message is getting out to the rest of our prop-2 1/2'd districts not to do anything to upset the wingnuts. What this attack on the schools really is is a SLAPP, a Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation. The aim isn’t to win, it’s to scare schools out of ever mentioning us because if you do the far right will bleed your district’s funds in court.

It’s nice that it’s happening in Lexington, which is a very wealthy community. But I’m sure the message is getting out to the rest of our prop-2 1/2′d districts not to do anything to upset the wingnuts.

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