Anyone here opting their kids out of sex ed in Virginia?

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Anonymous wrote:You "can't deal" with exactly which positions? The ones that inform children that there are adults on this earth that act and look all different ways? That sometimes things are binary? That we shouldn't hate people because of how the act in the bedroom (where you most likely are NOT present) or how they dress?

Your kid will learn about puberty and that it's ok to have 2 moms. Relax.

That’s not in the FCPS sex ed curriculum. And many people don’t think it’s ok to have 2 moms - it’s an anomaly.

Which people? Religious extremists?

Does OP think it’s ok?

So sick of this standard response. No not religious extremists. Normal people who grew up with a mom and dad and think it’s odd to have two moms or two dads. They aren’t going to say anything in front of the odd couple but will think it.

Wow, I'm a "normal" person who grew up with a mom and dad and I think every couple has the right to have a child and welcome everyone who wants to be a caring and loving parent. Don't make assumptions or claims about what I think.

I never said I think they shouldn’t have any rights - I just think it’s odd.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My husband and I decided to opt our kids out from the sex ed curriculum. We're lifelong Democrats who hate Trump and voted for Biden. But I just really can't deal with the extreme positions Democrats have staked out on some of these sexuality and gender debates. Of course I'd never say this publicly. Just curious how many others who feel like me are out there.

No. Because a) those "extreme" positions aren't taught in FLE;

b) They are going to hear about the FLE (and worse) anyways starting as early as 5th/6th grade.
c) We are capable to having difficult and uncomfortable conversations with our kid. YOu should try it now and get used to the idea.
d) LBH, You're not a Dem. Nice try, though.

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Anonymous wrote:You "can't deal" with exactly which positions? The ones that inform children that there are adults on this earth that act and look all different ways? That sometimes things are binary? That we shouldn't hate people because of how the act in the bedroom (where you most likely are NOT present) or how they dress?

Your kid will learn about puberty and that it's ok to have 2 moms. Relax.

That’s not in the FCPS sex ed curriculum. And many people don’t think it’s ok to have 2 moms - it’s an anomaly.

You don't get to choose, so. We live next door to a 2 mom family so this is something my children have already learned. To act like it's scandalous is RIDICULOUS.

+2. We have same sex families in my neighborhood and in our school. As well as gay, bi, trans kids in our neighborhood and school. It's not scandalous. We've taught her it's NBD. And, they are going to see it, interact with these people, etc. whether you want them to or not. And it frankly doesn't matter whether you think it's ok. That says more about the type of person you are and you are who I'd prefer my kids avoid.

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Anonymous wrote:You "can't deal" with exactly which positions? The ones that inform children that there are adults on this earth that act and look all different ways? That sometimes things are binary? That we shouldn't hate people because of how the act in the bedroom (where you most likely are NOT present) or how they dress?

Your kid will learn about puberty and that it's ok to have 2 moms. Relax.

Yes, I totally recognize that I'm an outlier in the group on this, but I just don't think elementary school kids need to be learning about all of the trans/non-binary stuff. In any event, we'll cover it when DD is bigger.

You’ll be covering it at the same age the other kids do in class because your kid will be hearing about it from their peers. And they’ll be getting crap info from their peers that you will have to correct.

What exactly is the point of the class then, if the take away is "crap info"?

Can you read? The crap information is going to come from their peers. Like a game of telephone.

It's also why kids, hearing anything for the first time, should be able to rely on their parents being willing to talk to them about stuff and make sure they understand what is accurate and not.

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Anonymous wrote:You "can't deal" with exactly which positions? The ones that inform children that there are adults on this earth that act and look all different ways? That sometimes things are binary? That we shouldn't hate people because of how the act in the bedroom (where you most likely are NOT present) or how they dress?

Your kid will learn about puberty and that it's ok to have 2 moms. Relax.

That’s not in the FCPS sex ed curriculum. And many people don’t think it’s ok to have 2 moms - it’s an anomaly.

Which people? Religious extremists?

Does OP think it’s ok?

So sick of this standard response. No not religious extremists. Normal people who grew up with a mom and dad and think it’s odd to have two moms or two dads. They aren’t going to say anything in front of the odd couple but will think it.

The odd couple?
So you’re teaching your kids to view people that are different from them as odd. Bigotry much?

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Anonymous wrote:You "can't deal" with exactly which positions? The ones that inform children that there are adults on this earth that act and look all different ways? That sometimes things are binary? That we shouldn't hate people because of how the act in the bedroom (where you most likely are NOT present) or how they dress?

Your kid will learn about puberty and that it's ok to have 2 moms. Relax.

Yes, I totally recognize that I'm an outlier in the group on this, but I just don't think elementary school kids need to be learning about all of the trans/non-binary stuff. In any event, we'll cover it when DD is bigger.

You’ll be covering it at the same age the other kids do in class because your kid will be hearing about it from their peers. And they’ll be getting crap info from their peers that you will have to correct.

What exactly is the point of the class then, if the take away is "crap info"?

Can you read? The crap information is going to come from their peers. Like a game of telephone.

It's also why kids, hearing anything for the first time, should be able to rely on their parents being willing to talk to them about stuff and make sure they understand what is accurate and not.

And isnt it funny that the people who opt out are the least likely to teach responsible, accurate sex ed?

[Anonymous]

I would suggest that you attend the parent information night and see exactly what is taught, and discuss it with your child at home after he or she attends the classes.

We just want them to have the correct facts. I think it’s odd that some people are attracted to men, as I never have been, and my spouse and I have a daughter who had every right to have her parents be represented in class.

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Anonymous wrote:You "can't deal" with exactly which positions? The ones that inform children that there are adults on this earth that act and look all different ways? That sometimes things are binary? That we shouldn't hate people because of how the act in the bedroom (where you most likely are NOT present) or how they dress?

Your kid will learn about puberty and that it's ok to have 2 moms. Relax.

Yes, I totally recognize that I'm an outlier in the group on this, but I just don't think elementary school kids need to be learning about all of the trans/non-binary stuff. In any event, we'll cover it when DD is bigger.

Which grade level did you see this in?

ES Teacher

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Anonymous wrote:You "can't deal" with exactly which positions? The ones that inform children that there are adults on this earth that act and look all different ways? That sometimes things are binary? That we shouldn't hate people because of how the act in the bedroom (where you most likely are NOT present) or how they dress?

Your kid will learn about puberty and that it's ok to have 2 moms. Relax.

That’s not in the FCPS sex ed curriculum. And many people don’t think it’s ok to have 2 moms - it’s an anomaly.

Which people? Religious extremists?

Does OP think it’s ok?

So sick of this standard response. No not religious extremists. Normal people who grew up with a mom and dad and think it’s odd to have two moms or two dads. They aren’t going to say anything in front of the odd couple but will think it.

Wow, I'm a "normal" person who grew up with a mom and dad and I think every couple has the right to have a child and welcome everyone who wants to be a caring and loving parent. Don't make assumptions or claims about what I think.

I never said I think they shouldn’t have any rights - I just think it’s odd.

You think it's odd because most people are not gay or transgender. But that's like saying you think Black people are odd because most people are not Black.

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Anonymous wrote:You "can't deal" with exactly which positions? The ones that inform children that there are adults on this earth that act and look all different ways? That sometimes things are binary? That we shouldn't hate people because of how the act in the bedroom (where you most likely are NOT present) or how they dress?

Your kid will learn about puberty and that it's ok to have 2 moms. Relax.

That’s not in the FCPS sex ed curriculum. And many people don’t think it’s ok to have 2 moms - it’s an anomaly.

Which people? Religious extremists?

Does OP think it’s ok?

So sick of this standard response. No not religious extremists. Normal people who grew up with a mom and dad and think it’s odd to have two moms or two dads. They aren’t going to say anything in front of the odd couple but will think it.

Hate to break it to you, but you're the odd one.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:You "can't deal" with exactly which positions? The ones that inform children that there are adults on this earth that act and look all different ways? That sometimes things are binary? That we shouldn't hate people because of how the act in the bedroom (where you most likely are NOT present) or how they dress?

Your kid will learn about puberty and that it's ok to have 2 moms. Relax.

That’s not in the FCPS sex ed curriculum. And many people don’t think it’s ok to have 2 moms - it’s an anomaly.

Which people? Religious extremists?

Does OP think it’s ok?

So sick of this standard response. No not religious extremists. Normal people who grew up with a mom and dad and think it’s odd to have two moms or two dads. They aren’t going to say anything in front of the odd couple but will think it.

What are you going to do if one of your kids comes out and wants to marry same sex?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No. Because we are real people and not fake characters manufactured to push politics.

+1. "We'RE LIfELoNG DeMOcrATS." Mm-hmmm

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So is this why men seem to have no knowledge of how women bodies/periods/pregnancy works?

Soon they will be teaching that anyone can have periods and be pregnant.

[Anonymous]

We will be opting out.

I don't care for the "sex assigned at birth" language for the younger grades.

[Anonymous]

Such bullshit. “I’m a Democrat and I don’t want my kids to be taught this stuff” is like saying “I’m not prejudiced and don’t see color but man those Black Lives Matter people are out of control.”