If he taught your child, what would you do?

2015-07-16T01:15:34-04:00

http://www.thepcmdgazette.com/teacher-promotes-to-3rd-graders/

Gay Teacher Promotes Homosexuality to Little 3rd Graders, Says He Didn’t Care What Parents...

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Jul 16 at 2015 1:18 AM

2015-07-16T01:18:56-04:00

Remove my child from the school.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 16 at 2015 1:24 AM

2015-07-16T01:24:47-04:00

I did not read the article, I don't respect sites like PCMD that have an obvious agenda. I have always taught my children tolerance for ALL lifestyles, and if that is what this teacher is doing, then more power to him.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 16 at 2015 4:26 AM

2015-07-16T04:26:05-04:00

In the 3rd grade there is no reason to be studying anything about sexuality, be homosexual, heterosexual or bisexual. Stick to math, reading and things like that.

Response by SGT David T. made Jul 16 at 2015 8:35 AM

2015-07-16T08:35:58-04:00

As long as the book wasn't sexual and was G rated, I more than likely wouldn't have a problem with it. In our society today homosexuals are pretty open so if the book was as he claimed about treating people with respect I would be on board. The article posted was clearly not objective so I really wouldn't get my blood pressure up over it.

Response by CMSgt Mark Schubert made Jul 16 at 2015 8:48 AM

2015-07-16T08:48:58-04:00

Have a chat with the PRINCIPAL and/or School superintendent!

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 16 at 2015 9:14 AM

2015-07-16T09:14:43-04:00

I would pay him a visit.
If that did not result in an understanding, the Principal would be my next stop.
If that did not provide satisfaction, the School Board would be the next stop, and the PTA would get the word to see if I was an outlier.
If I was the problem, I'd reassess to determine if I had misunderstood. If so, I would move on from it. If not, a more public approach would be next.
Failing that, my child would be changing teachers at least, schools maybe.

Mistakes happen. I think that what the teacher did next would tell the tale. The fact he resigned on principle speaks volumes to me about where his head was at.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 16 at 2015 9:46 AM

2015-07-16T09:46:53-04:00

If it was G-rated, I wouldn't do anything. If my boys had questions about other lifestyles, I'll attempt to answer to the best of my ability. My 5 year-old's observation last time we talked was "Mommy, they're people, too."

Response by COL Jean (John) F. B. made Jul 16 at 2015 9:51 AM

2015-07-16T09:51:14-04:00

I would complain to the principal and the school board. If I got no satisfaction with that, I would remove my child from the school, but continue the fight, using whatever legal alternatives I had available.

Response by MSgt David Haupt made Jul 16 at 2015 10:28 AM

2015-07-16T10:28:58-04:00

What would be the difference from a teacher, teaching their own political views? I am not supporting this either way. I would approach the teacher and voice my concerns and then if that did not work I would go to the administration. Then if that did not work the NEWS. Either way this guy does not care what the parents say.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Jul 16 at 2015 11:23 AM

2015-07-16T11:23:14-04:00

Take my child out of the school until the teacher was removed. Straight people doing the same thing - promoting their view of heterosexual relationships is called bigotry and homophobia. So does this idiot think the rules are different for him? It's the same thing in reverse. If one can't do it, no one can, plain and simple.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jul 16 at 2015 12:19 PM

2015-07-16T12:19:21-04:00

HELL no. Anybody who knows me here on RP knows my stance on homosexuality. With that said a Third Grade classroom is no place for discussions on ANY type of sex.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 16 at 2015 12:48 PM

2015-07-16T12:48:21-04:00

He should be fired! Its not his responsibility to do that with kids. His totally disregard to parents is disgraceful..

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 16 at 2015 12:58 PM

2015-07-16T12:58:23-04:00

Fire his butt. Kind of like the Viet Nam protesters of the past that are/were college professors today, passing on their peace and love ideology to their students

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Jul 16 at 2015 1:04 PM

2015-07-16T13:04:07-04:00

I would rip the principal a new one and then find a new school.

Response by Cpl Jeff N. made Jul 16 at 2015 1:18 PM

2015-07-16T13:18:15-04:00

My child would have been out of the class and I might have spent a night at the jail and posted bond.