Pride week in elementary school?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That seems like a lot for elementary. I like the themes but do we really need to discuss being trans with kindergartners?

Will they be defining and explaining LGBTQ+ and trans to the kids so they know what they are celebrating?

This would also be my concern. What conversations are happening in the classroom and does this go further than simply wearing certain colors on a given day? Our ES does not celebrate Pride month.

[Anonymous]

Unacceptable. This is over the top. No reason for it.

[Anonymous]

Demanding that 5yo kids "celebrate the bravery of the Trans Community" is insane.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Demanding that 5yo kids "celebrate the bravery of the Trans Community" is insane.

Are we still allowed to say things like that?

[Anonymous]

But there are trans kids in elementary school. Think what it could mean to them to be celebrated instead of vilified.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:But there are trans kids in elementary school. Think what it could mean to them to be celebrated instead of vilified.

+1

The kids will know that Bayard Rustin was gay and that he supported the LGBTQ+ community. This week seems very appropriate for elementary school and especially for one named after a gay activist.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:But there are trans kids in elementary school. Think what it could mean to them to be celebrated instead of vilified.

Is the opposite of celebrating, vilifying? There are plenty of opportunities within the curriculum to learn about people with all types of backgrounds. And to make it an actual learning experience. This feels like the school/admin has an agenda.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:But there are trans kids in elementary school. Think what it could mean to them to be celebrated instead of vilified.

Is the opposite of celebrating, vilifying? There are plenty of opportunities within the curriculum to learn about people with all types of backgrounds. And to make it an actual learning experience. This feels like the school/admin has an agenda.

+1

5 year olds do not need to celebrate the trans community. I think the other days are fine, but this one is bothering me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:But there are trans kids in elementary school. Think what it could mean to them to be celebrated instead of vilified.

+1

The kids will know that Bayard Rustin was gay and that he supported the LGBTQ+ community. This week seems very appropriate for elementary school and especially for one named after a gay activist.

Not appropriate for elementary school.

[Anonymous]

Should I bookmark this thread for the next time someone says this doesn’t happen in elementary schools?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:But there are trans kids in elementary school. Think what it could mean to them to be celebrated instead of vilified.

+1

The kids will know that Bayard Rustin was gay and that he supported the LGBTQ+ community. This week seems very appropriate for elementary school and especially for one named after a gay activist.

Please do NOT whitewash Bayard Rustin’s legacy. He was not just ‘gay’. He was a civil rights activist who championed many humanitarian causes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:But there are trans kids in elementary school. Think what it could mean to them to be celebrated instead of vilified.

+1

The kids will know that Bayard Rustin was gay and that he supported the LGBTQ+ community. This week seems very appropriate for elementary school and especially for one named after a gay activist.

Not appropriate for elementary school.

Not trying to be snarky but genuinely curious why you think elementary school is too young to learn about LGBTQ+ community? I would think it would help them to understand it’s good to be accepting of all people.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:But there are trans kids in elementary school. Think what it could mean to them to be celebrated instead of vilified.

+1

The kids will know that Bayard Rustin was gay and that he supported the LGBTQ+ community. This week seems very appropriate for elementary school and especially for one named after a gay activist.

Not appropriate for elementary school.

Not trying to be snarky but genuinely curious why you think elementary school is too young to learn about LGBTQ+ community? I would think it would help them to understand it’s good to be accepting of all people.

Not the PP but I agree that kids should learn acceptance, tolerance, and kindness - all traits that can be taught without Pride week. What I would take issue with if I were in the OP’s shoes is how this is presented and taught inside the classroom and whether this falls within the curriculum. It’s telling that no one has chimed in saying their school does something similar.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:But there are trans kids in elementary school. Think what it could mean to them to be celebrated instead of vilified.

+1

The kids will know that Bayard Rustin was gay and that he supported the LGBTQ+ community. This week seems very appropriate for elementary school and especially for one named after a gay activist.

Not appropriate for elementary school.

Not trying to be snarky but genuinely curious why you think elementary school is too young to learn about LGBTQ+ community? I would think it would help them to understand it’s good to be accepting of all people.

The message of acceptance can be given without discussing sexuality, which is what Pride is about ultimately. It’s not appropriate for young kids. An elementary school can celebrate love and school pride in a spirit week without bringing gay and trans issues into it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Demanding that 5yo kids "celebrate the bravery of the Trans Community" is insane.

Agree.