My daughter's teacher is getting married...

Watchmen · #1 09-30-2008, 09:38 AM

My third-grade daughter came home today and told us that her teacher (a woman) announced that she is marrying her roommate (another woman). The teacher told the class that people of the same gender can love each other and that a few months ago the Court made it legal for same gender couples to get married.

While I don't oppose gay marriage, it came as a bit of a surprise. We already knew the teacher was gay. But it was also a teaching opportunity. My daughter's reaction was "it's weird!" But we were able to discuss what we believe and what other's believe and how everyone has the freedom to make choices and we shouldn't limit other people's choices just because of what we believe.

herushura · #2 09-30-2008, 09:43 AM

And let them get married, the laws in american are absolutlely ridicolous to me

Watchmen · #3 09-30-2008, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by herushura

And let them get married, the laws in american are absolutlely ridicolous to me

I believe I said they are getting married. We live in a state that recognizes gay marriage.

herushura · #4 09-30-2008, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by DisneyMan

I believe I said they are getting married. We live in a state that recognizes gay marriage.

So whats the Problem

The Voice of Reason · #5 09-30-2008, 10:22 AM

An excellent way to approach the situation, DisneyMan. Using it to teach your daughter that not everyone she meets in life will share her (or your) values and point of view is the best way to help her understand what is happening.

To do so without being judgemental, is a lesson that your daughter will benefit from for the rest of her life.

9-10ths_Penguin · #6 09-30-2008, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by herushura

So whats the Problem

There was a problem? I didn't see one in the OP.

The Voice of Reason · #7 09-30-2008, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by herushura

So whats the Problem

I don't think Disney is saying there is a problem.

I think he is simply relating the situation to us, and how he is addressing it within his family.

Charity · #8 09-30-2008, 10:24 AM

I only see one problem, I don't think a third grade class is an appropriate place for anyone to bring up this type of subject. She should have said I'm getting married and let it go at that. It would be the same as someone saying they are getting married and saying, I'm marrying a man because it is the only moral thing I can do. Then that would be unfair to someone who had parents that were same sex.
I agree it was handled well at home, as each parent should have the right to discuss this as to their convictions and not have it discussed in the classroom...No prayer, no bible teaching, no personal convictions from the teacher one way or the other.

However I do congratulate the teacher and her partner.......

The Voice of Reason · #9 09-30-2008, 10:26 AM

Charity -

If the teacher made the announcement that she was getting married, I think it would be only natural for the kids in the class to ask "to whom"?

I don't know that that is how it unfolded, but it is possible that the teacher was answering a question about her partner, rather than simply throwing it out there for the third graders to digest.

Charity · #10 09-30-2008, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by The Voice of Reason

Charity -

If the teacher made the announcement that she was getting married, I think it would be only natural for the kids in the class to ask "to whom"?

I don't know that that is how it unfolded, but it is possible that the teacher was answering a question about her partner, rather than simply throwing it out there for the third graders to digest.

You may be right, but with third graders, I doubt that there would be of that much interest......Sorry, but I just think we need to be consistent, and fair to everyone and letting the parents talk with their own children is only fair....