GannonFan wrote: ↑Mon Apr 25, 2022 8:52 am
SeattleGriz wrote: ↑Mon Apr 25, 2022 8:25 am
They need to keep their lifestyle out of the class room as well. Teach school and nothing more. Outside of common knowledge, I can't ever remember one of my teachers talking about their lifestyles.
What does that mean, they never talk about who they are and what they do on the weekend? I don't know the last time you were either in school or had kids in school, but teachers will commonly give their background, including where they went to school, what they're family is like (are they married? Do they have kids? etc), and what their hobbies/interests are. They put pictures of those things on their desks and they may even refer to those things somewhere during the course of the school year. My wife said she's brought up me and the kids multiple times in the course of a school year and obviously has answered questions when kids ask about a picture on her desk. Because we're straight and white and so on, it's never been a big deal. Are you against that, or just against if it's a lifestyle that's different from that? How about interracial? How about gay?
As I assume Ibanez replied to my post with sarcasm, I was also affirming I'm against all forms of influencing young children, even if it comes from the MAGA side.
In regards to your question, the main point is 'teaching'. I'm perfectly fine with common discussion, but have problems when that discussion leads to advocating for a personal belief in either politics, religion or in the case of this thread, sexuality. I understand getting to know your teacher is beneficial.
Lastly, I have three school age kids and got to listen in on a whole year of Zoom instruction. While some of it was a bit loony, most of what was being said was fine. Not sure if you saw my post elsewhere, but our Superintendent of schools out here just accepted the role of Superintendent of schools for Fairfax, VA so that should give you some indication of the tolerance level in our school district.