Lawsuit filed against schools for not allowing children access to gay websites?

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yes, we never really know where our clicks would take us,more if kids will be the one doing it!

Thank you for your detailed response. My children are also talked to very openly and know that I never judge anyone by their lifestlye,color, financial status,,etc. I am all for education and your right about it being a part of life. I agree that parents should be ultimately responsible for their child's access..I also think that a course line should be given to those who restrict so that they can study with their children at a personal level. If for nothing else than to feel at ease. Thanks again and take care.

That is an excellent idea. I know that from enrolling my daughter in kindergarten, it is the first step of many that I will go through hand in hand with the school system. I plan to volunteer in her classroom and I'm not sure if she is going to stay at this school forever, I have the option of putting her in an arts school or something else down the road. It depends how satisfied I am with the curriculum and what she learns, not just what is covered but HOW she learns as well. It's funny that I came back to this discussion, last night my husband and I were talking about education and school and he was talking about how I may have to present opportunities and learning experiences myself for our daughter in the event her class is too big and there is never time for her to get attention from her teacher. She does great in preschool and she does most of her things on her own, but I don't think that's really fair as kids get older and they NEED at least a few minutes from a teacher to help them grasp something. We already use internet sites at home when she wants to look up something or find out about something, so when she encounters that at school, it'll be very familiar lol.

I do believe that you can ask the school for detailed information about the curriculum, specific units or things they are learning (if you want to add your own things outside the classroom), and the teachers and school do need to give you at least some information, they cannot keep you in the dark about what is being taught to your children while they are away from you. I do realize that from time to time I may run into situations where a teacher is biased and expresses that to the kids, but I think my daughter will figure out how that works and see the difference between how the teacher (or any adult) feels about a subject and how SHE ultimately feels about a subject.

You and your husband are right about having to jump in and introduce certain things because of classroom size and teacher workload. I cannot tell you how many things me and my children have researched in reference to things taught in class because there wasn't enough time for teachers to address each child. The ones that don't have that "at home" help are often left behind in their studies and often time move aheadeven though they don't understand all that they need to. You would be surprised at things discussed without a parents knowledge. A year ago..my daughter came home with questions about abortion. The teacher held an open discussion with the children in her class and was none to eager to voice her own opinions about the issue. I would have never known if my daughter hadn't been "bothered" by the discussion and questioned me. It was a history class for the 8th grade.

Hi muscles! I have thought that internet use should be limited to the children that don't have access at home. When I hear website..I get nervous..lol..What happened to research in the library? At least that way they know what type of info that's in there. On the web..they could run across anything.

Yea I agree. Then if they find the website at home it is their parents responsibility. I think computers should be in family rooms and parents should stop by while their kids or doing their homework to make sure they are not playing around looking at garbage or playing games when they should be studying.

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I fully appreciate your concern for your children and I also feel that parents should be involved and children should view some particular sites under their supervision.

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Well said syankee. A plus for you!

After reading all the respective comments....I may be out of line, but I do not think the School is the place that we shud rely on for anything other than education meant to ferret a place in the world for our children! I truly feel that sometimes we rely FAR too much on our schools for education, that we as parents are responsible for!

Never ever worry that you are out of line! Your very intelligent and I respect your opinions greatly. So what what if it's different from everyone elses. When I read your response..It's pergammano. My buddy.
My children are girls at the age of 15 and 10. They are aware of the difference in homosexuals and heterosexuals. I have always been very open...age appropriately...with the two of them about everything. I just think that I should be there for questions they may have at that moment that they might not ask a teacher or peer. I want them to be monitered while researching such things. I do agree with what you said about children growing up to fast...I want my girls to enjoy their childhood. There's a tough world waiting for them out there. My girls get an hour a night of monitered internet. They still like the game sitesTake care

Apparently they are help and guidance websites.

Hi lilybug! I think so too. I think the library allows students in after hours for research but I think it should be monitered and I would like it to be for those without computer access at home. It's not my world though..lol..Thanks for the response.

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LOL..I just love you anniefannie! You tell it like you think it! Schools are getting very hard to deal with sometimes. I've got 3 years for one and 7 for the other to go. Wish me luck!

I can't speak for everyone but I will tell you what it is for me. It has nothing to do with the sexual preference issue. My children are full aware of homosexuals..they are in a very diverse world and I want them to be good people with none judgmental attitudes. I have been very open with my family about everything. My issue is parents should make this call on restrictions. If it is an assignment..send it home so if our children have questions that are uncomfortable for them to ask someone else..they can ask us. Don't put them on a computer alone to figure it out. I don't do it at home and I don't want them to have such freedoms at school. Homosexual guidance..great for the homosexual. Send home a note and let their parents allow it. Homosexual guidance for a teenage girl that doesn't understand...confusing. Send a note home and let their parents explain. If they haven't already..even still...let parents be aware. I would feel that way about any site that discusses controversial views. Thanks for your response. I think that they could do very well in a structured environment too. Structured being the key.

Your not taking into consideration that some kids do not have the SUPPORT from their parents, then where do they go?? I'm suprised the schools do not even allow the guidance counselors get involved in promoting awareness--PEOPLE, THESE CHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE, Whether you like it or not!

I do understand that these children sometimes have no place to go and I hate that. Everyone should feel love and acceptance and I am greatful that our future holds one that is open to lifestyles and people for who they are. Guidance counselors should definately open their doors for children that have nowhere to turn. I'm not saying my children should be shielded from life or people..just free access on the internet.

I agree totally with supervising kids on the internet and I have experience of the dark side of the net.
I have no children but my girlfriend has a 12 year old who I am very close to. She lives on the internet like I do. I know exactly what kids can stumble across if left unsupervised.

I tried to tell my girlfriend about the realities on the net but she said she didnt want to invade her daughters privacy and didnt want to monitor her.
To cut a long story short I installed monitoring software on her laptop in secret.

I can't go into details but I was glad I did what I did even though some may see it as me invading her privacy.

I can't stress enough the importance of monitoring your children on the internet.

Good for you for being involved! Sometimes parents don't want to see.

Hi sanuanu! I agree. Thanks for responding and take care.