Insight into Bells Mill and Cold Spring

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Honestly, I have questions as to why this book was chosen to be read to kids. It's one thing to have the book available to kids in the library for those who might be LGBTQ and curious about this, but to make it a mandatory reading for all kids, whose parents might have differing and varying opinions on this topic seems like you're intentionally provoking a backlash.

So, only kids who might be LGBTQ would benefit from this book?

Are there any other topics that parents might have differing and varying opinions on that you think kids shouldn't learn about at school unless they actively seek those topics out?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Some people have lost perspective.

Gender studies are good thing, but do it at certain level. Not in elementary school.

This is a Gender Studies book? How about Blueberries for Sal, is that a Gender Studies book too? Bedtime for Frances? A Chair For My Mother?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Honestly, I have questions as to why this book was chosen to be read to kids. It's one thing to have the book available to kids in the library for those who might be LGBTQ and curious about this, but to make it a mandatory reading for all kids, whose parents might have differing and varying opinions on this topic seems like you're intentionally provoking a backlash.

So, only kids who might be LGBTQ would benefit from this book?

Are there any other topics that parents might have differing and varying opinions on that you think kids shouldn't learn about at school unless they actively seek those topics out?

Sexuality needs to be taught in elementary?

[Anonymous]

We had one LGBT parent forcing principal in one ES to give morning announcement in certain way. Person used to literally write what she needed to say. Parent was well connected so this drama went on for years.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Honestly, I have questions as to why this book was chosen to be read to kids. It's one thing to have the book available to kids in the library for those who might be LGBTQ and curious about this, but to make it a mandatory reading for all kids, whose parents might have differing and varying opinions on this topic seems like you're intentionally provoking a backlash.

So, only kids who might be LGBTQ would benefit from this book?

Are there any other topics that parents might have differing and varying opinions on that you think kids shouldn't learn about at school unless they actively seek those topics out?

Sexuality needs to be taught in elementary?

Whether it does, or whether it doesn't, this book is not about sexuality.

What's the Story?

Penelope knows who he is -- a ninja, a karate student, and a boy -- but the people in his life see him as a girl, so he acts out to get their attention. A heart-to-heart with his mom, who immediately affirms his gender identity, means Penelope can start living as a boy in all parts of his life. They make a plan to tell the whole family, and the next school day, he dresses up in his favorite jeans, button down shirt and tie, and goes to school, where he tells classmates and his principal that yes, he is a boy. His family and wider community accept and support him, so Penelope pours his energy into preparing for a big goal: winning gold at his first karate competition. This book is based on the author's son, who now goes by Penel.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Honestly, I have questions as to why this book was chosen to be read to kids. It's one thing to have the book available to kids in the library for those who might be LGBTQ and curious about this, but to make it a mandatory reading for all kids, whose parents might have differing and varying opinions on this topic seems like you're intentionally provoking a backlash.

So, only kids who might be LGBTQ would benefit from this book?

Are there any other topics that parents might have differing and varying opinions on that you think kids shouldn't learn about at school unless they actively seek those topics out?

Sexuality needs to be taught in elementary?

Whether it does, or whether it doesn't, this book is not about sexuality.

What's the Story?

Penelope knows who he is -- a ninja, a karate student, and a boy -- but the people in his life see him as a girl, so he acts out to get their attention. A heart-to-heart with his mom, who immediately affirms his gender identity, means Penelope can start living as a boy in all parts of his life. They make a plan to tell the whole family, and the next school day, he dresses up in his favorite jeans, button down shirt and tie, and goes to school, where he tells classmates and his principal that yes, he is a boy. His family and wider community accept and support him, so Penelope pours his energy into preparing for a big goal: winning gold at his first karate competition. This book is based on the author's son, who now goes by Penel.

Yah, I recall an LGBT parent made one kid go from girl to boy in in K, yes in K. As if anyone really cares if you are boy or girl and they need to accept or not accept when kids are 5-6 years old. Kid won't even get an idea like this, all thanks to their parent.

[Anonymous]

In early elementary, no kid care about gender or how you dress.

Even the idea of being a boy when you are born as girl at such a young age is put by parents. Kids don't come up with that themselves.

Just go ahead and let kids wear whatever dress kid want to wear. No one will care.

[Anonymous]

I would not be happy with this but the constant push is exhausting and confusing for other kids. My kids have commented about it. I’m just shocked mcps can buy these books but not other books. My kids have not had paper books in years and at best read two per year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Some people have lost perspective.

Gender studies are good thing, but do it at certain level. Not in elementary school.

This. Kids are already confused enough. Social media has destroyed our kids and society. Luckily our family has embraced our faith and kids see beyond the insanity.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Honestly, I have questions as to why this book was chosen to be read to kids. It's one thing to have the book available to kids in the library for those who might be LGBTQ and curious about this, but to make it a mandatory reading for all kids, whose parents might have differing and varying opinions on this topic seems like you're intentionally provoking a backlash.

So, only kids who might be LGBTQ would benefit from this book?

Are there any other topics that parents might have differing and varying opinions on that you think kids shouldn't learn about at school unless they actively seek those topics out?

Sexuality needs to be taught in elementary?

Whether it does, or whether it doesn't, this book is not about sexuality.

What's the Story?

Penelope knows who he is -- a ninja, a karate student, and a boy -- but the people in his life see him as a girl, so he acts out to get their attention. A heart-to-heart with his mom, who immediately affirms his gender identity, means Penelope can start living as a boy in all parts of his life. They make a plan to tell the whole family, and the next school day, he dresses up in his favorite jeans, button down shirt and tie, and goes to school, where he tells classmates and his principal that yes, he is a boy. His family and wider community accept and support him, so Penelope pours his energy into preparing for a big goal: winning gold at his first karate competition. This book is based on the author's son, who now goes by Penel.

Yah, I recall an LGBT parent made one kid go from girl to boy in in K, yes in K. As if anyone really cares if you are boy or girl and they need to accept or not accept when kids are 5-6 years old. Kid won't even get an idea like this, all thanks to their parent.

As a child therapist, you are so uneducated and misinformed. This is scary

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Honestly, I have questions as to why this book was chosen to be read to kids. It's one thing to have the book available to kids in the library for those who might be LGBTQ and curious about this, but to make it a mandatory reading for all kids, whose parents might have differing and varying opinions on this topic seems like you're intentionally provoking a backlash.

So, only kids who might be LGBTQ would benefit from this book?

Are there any other topics that parents might have differing and varying opinions on that you think kids shouldn't learn about at school unless they actively seek those topics out?

Sexuality needs to be taught in elementary?

Whether it does, or whether it doesn't, this book is not about sexuality.

What's the Story?

Penelope knows who he is -- a ninja, a karate student, and a boy -- but the people in his life see him as a girl, so he acts out to get their attention. A heart-to-heart with his mom, who immediately affirms his gender identity, means Penelope can start living as a boy in all parts of his life. They make a plan to tell the whole family, and the next school day, he dresses up in his favorite jeans, button down shirt and tie, and goes to school, where he tells classmates and his principal that yes, he is a boy. His family and wider community accept and support him, so Penelope pours his energy into preparing for a big goal: winning gold at his first karate competition. This book is based on the author's son, who now goes by Penel.

Yah, I recall an LGBT parent made one kid go from girl to boy in in K, yes in K. As if anyone really cares if you are boy or girl and they need to accept or not accept when kids are 5-6 years old. Kid won't even get an idea like this, all thanks to their parent.

This is so wrong - Parents don't "make" their kids do this. I have a relative who is LGBTQ+ and was long before those initials were made popular. They say they knew at age 6. People are who they are, you can't make them one thing or another

[Anonymous]

Who cares about this? It's not an issue.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:
Honestly, I have questions as to why this book was chosen to be read to kids. It's one thing to have the book available to kids in the library for those who might be LGBTQ and curious about this, but to make it a mandatory reading for all kids, whose parents might have differing and varying opinions on this topic seems like you're intentionally provoking a backlash.

So, only kids who might be LGBTQ would benefit from this book?

Are there any other topics that parents might have differing and varying opinions on that you think kids shouldn't learn about at school unless they actively seek those topics out?

Sexuality needs to be taught in elementary?

Whether it does, or whether it doesn't, this book is not about sexuality.

What's the Story?

Penelope knows who he is -- a ninja, a karate student, and a boy -- but the people in his life see him as a girl, so he acts out to get their attention. A heart-to-heart with his mom, who immediately affirms his gender identity, means Penelope can start living as a boy in all parts of his life. They make a plan to tell the whole family, and the next school day, he dresses up in his favorite jeans, button down shirt and tie, and goes to school, where he tells classmates and his principal that yes, he is a boy. His family and wider community accept and support him, so Penelope pours his energy into preparing for a big goal: winning gold at his first karate competition. This book is based on the author's son, who now goes by Penel.

Yah, I recall an LGBT parent made one kid go from girl to boy in in K, yes in K. As if anyone really cares if you are boy or girl and they need to accept or not accept when kids are 5-6 years old. Kid won't even get an idea like this, all thanks to their parent.

As a child therapist, you are so uneducated and misinformed. This is scary

What makes you think PP is a child therapist?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Some people have lost perspective.

Gender studies are good thing, but do it at certain level. Not in elementary school.

+1

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Honestly, I have questions as to why this book was chosen to be read to kids. It's one thing to have the book available to kids in the library for those who might be LGBTQ and curious about this, but to make it a mandatory reading for all kids, whose parents might have differing and varying opinions on this topic seems like you're intentionally provoking a backlash.

So, only kids who might be LGBTQ would benefit from this book?

Are there any other topics that parents might have differing and varying opinions on that you think kids shouldn't learn about at school unless they actively seek those topics out?

Sexuality needs to be taught in elementary?

Whether it does, or whether it doesn't, this book is not about sexuality.

What's the Story?

Penelope knows who he is -- a ninja, a karate student, and a boy -- but the people in his life see him as a girl, so he acts out to get their attention. A heart-to-heart with his mom, who immediately affirms his gender identity, means Penelope can start living as a boy in all parts of his life. They make a plan to tell the whole family, and the next school day, he dresses up in his favorite jeans, button down shirt and tie, and goes to school, where he tells classmates and his principal that yes, he is a boy. His family and wider community accept and support him, so Penelope pours his energy into preparing for a big goal: winning gold at his first karate competition. This book is based on the author's son, who now goes by Penel.

Yah, I recall an LGBT parent made one kid go from girl to boy in in K, yes in K. As if anyone really cares if you are boy or girl and they need to accept or not accept when kids are 5-6 years old. Kid won't even get an idea like this, all thanks to their parent.

This is so wrong - Parents don't "make" their kids do this. I have a relative who is LGBTQ+ and was long before those initials were made popular. They say they knew at age 6. People are who they are, you can't make them one thing or another

I don't think any LGBT parent intentionally want their kids to do gender change. Problem is constantly talking about something which is non-issue at that age. Who cares how 5-6 years old kid want to dress in K? No one.

Now first give idea of changing gender to a kid who is 5-6 years old then expect other kids to get bombarded by this idea. No wonder parents will push back. When kids are old enough to think for themselves, they can pick any gender they want, but constant push to talk about gender in early elementary is simply not acceptable. It simply puts LGBT community in poor light who don't care about others.

Tolerance and acceptance is not an issue here in young elementary. LGBT parent may think that it's good idea to talk about gender change to their 5-6 years old kid, but others don't think it's a good idea to talk about when kids are so young. If LGBT parent wants to talk then home is the place to do it.