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my parents never taught me about sex.
i learned about it through my friends fuckin’,
sex scenes in movies,
and seeing through the static on the “spice” channel.
i learned about sexuality through my own desires and the internet.
i never was taught anything about the trans community.
it wasn’t a “big thing” like it is now.
i’d like to think parents want to teach their cubs about stuff like this.
what if a teacher decided it was their duty to do it?
well this happens to be a true story,
and of course,
it has parents at this one school in sacremento, california VEX af!
this the story via sacremento cbs local news…
The Rocklin Academy school board is facing tough questions from parents concerned over a controversial incident involving transgender discussions inside a kindergarten class.
“These parents feel betrayed by the school district that they were not notified,” said Karen England with the Capitol Resource Institute.
The incident happened earlier this summer during the last few days of the academic school year.
At Monday night’s board meeting, the teacher at the center of the controversy spoke out. With emotions high, she addressed a packed house.
“I’m so proud of my students, it was never my intent to harm any students but to help them through a difficult situation,” she said.
The teacher defended her actions to read two children’s books about transgenderism including one titled “I am Jazz.” She says the books were given to her by a transgender child going through a transition.
“The kindergartners came home very confused, about whether or not you can pick your gender, whether or not they really were a boy or a girl,” said England.
Parents say besides the books, the transgender student at some point during class also changed clothes and was revealed as her true gender.
And many parents say they feel betrayed and blindsided.
“I want her to hear from me as a parent what her gender identity means to her and our family, not from a book that may be controversial,” a parent said.
“My daughter came home crying and shaking so afraid she could turn into a boy,” another parent said.
The issue was not on the agenda, so parents spoke out during public comment.
“It’s really about the parents being informed and involved and giving us the choice and rights of what’s being introduced to our kids, and at what age,” said parent Chelsea McQuistan.
Many teachers also spoke out in support of what transpired inside the classroom. They spoke about the importance of teaching students about diversity and having healthy dialogues.
One parent said the impact on her son was extremely positive.
“It was so precious to see that he had absolutely no prejudice in his body. My child just went in there and listened to the story, and didn’t relate it to anything malicious, or didn’t question his own body,” she said.
“When we head in the direction of banned books or book lists, or selective literature– that should only be read inside or outside the classroom, I think that’s a very dangerous direction to go,” said 7th grade teacher Kelly Bryson.
The district says the books were age-appropriate and fell within their literature selection policy. Unlike sex education, the topics of gender identity don’t require prior parental notice.
In a statement during the board meeting, the district said: “As indicated by Superintendent Robin Stout in a communication last week, staff will be engaging parents and teachers in discussions about how materials outside our curriculum will be addressed in the future.”
The large discussion has compelled the board to put the item on the next month’s agenda.
some of those parents look like they was gonna jump that teacher.
i’ll be perfectly honest with you…
if my cub came home and told me this,
freaking the fuck out,
i would have been upset.
you damn right the hubz and i would have been front row at that meeting.
this is a kindergarten class.
i’m sure they are just learning to write their own names.
this is a heavy topic that parents need to discuss with their cubs.
it’s the same as the “birds and the bees” talk.
would you want a stranger teaching your 5 year old about sex?
if anything,
the parentals should have been well informed prior.
Am I wrong?
lowkey: it’s one thing with teenagers,
but kindergartners?
article: sacramento cbs local
“Daddy, My Teacher Told Me I Can Pick My Gender So I’m A Girl Now!”
Jamari Fox