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percy · 10-13-2008, 02:30 PM

I think involving any student in out of school private matters is a touchy subject. I would add especially kids this young who may or may not fully understand the significants of the event unfolding before them.

If it were my son or daughter, I wouldn't let them attend, not because I don't support gay rights or the lifestyle, just because I think it is inappropriate for that age group, and the fallout from other(older) kids who may taunt those kids after the fact. Seems to me a lesson that can wait a few years.

Not to derail the thread but, I have to wonder if the consenting parents would be so liberal in their decision if 2 male teachers were getting married.

10-13-2008, 02:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
percy Addict	I think involving any student in out of school private matters is a touchy subject. I would add especially kids this young who may or may not fully understand the significants of the event unfolding before them. If it were my son or daughter, I wouldn't let them attend, not because I don't support gay rights or the lifestyle, just because I think it is inappropriate for that age group, and the fallout from other(older) kids who may taunt those kids after the fact. Seems to me a lesson that can wait a few years. Not to derail the thread but, I have to wonder if the consenting parents would be so liberal in their decision if 2 male teachers were getting married. Last edited by percy; 10-13-2008 at 02:32 PM..