Many people believe that the primary message of sex education should be “abstinence-only until marriage.” Surely these educators are aware that some of the kids are (or will turn out to be) gay or lesbian. Since same-sex marriage isn’t legal in most places, do they expect these kids to remain celebate through their entire lives?
I realize that many “abstinence-only” advocates are homophobic, and would want gay or lesbian kids to somehow “change.” But surely there are some who realize that change isn’t an option. How do they address the fact that in most places, **all **gay or lesbian sex is outside marriage? Or do they simply ignore the issue?
Yep. (At least of the ones I’ve known; gay kids are pretty much invisible in high school except to other students.)
Yes to both. I’ve heard it said that God gave gays an additional test for whatever reason–being gay–which they pass by resisting temptation their entire lives. Sort of like being born handicapped, only you’re not allowed crutches or wheelchairs because God doesn’t want you to move, so moving is sinful.
Yep. If they’re seriously hoping straight kids will remain abstinent until they marry, I feel safe in assuming they also hope gay kids will remain abstinent for life. I also do not feel happy that these people are teaching our children about sex as they obviously have serious reality issues.