Originally posted by Suzianne http://shine.yahoo.com/parenting/mothers-amazing-response-son-came-facebook-154700421.html
Some parents do show unconditional love for their kids. It gives one hope for humanity.
That's nice however there's something that irks me about a Mom taking a picture of her letter and posting it on facebook for all to see. It no longer becomes an intimate and special moment between a mother and son, it becomes an exercise in self-promotion. I understand that perhaps the motive could have been to inspire other parents of gay teens to be more understanding but somehow I don't think a facebook share is as world-changing as people like to think. Cynical, I know.
Not necessarily related but what's your opinion on this woman blogging about her potentially gay 6 year old? Is it charmingly gay-positive or borderline exploitative?
Does it seem right that a mother discusses their child's sexuality with the world without the child even having a concept of consent, privacy or even sexuality?
Originally posted by Zamboner Not necessarily related but what's your opinion on this woman blogging about her potentially gay 6 year old? Is it charmingly gay-positive or borderline exploitative?
Does it seem right that a mother discusses their child's sexuality with the world without the child even having a concept of consent, privacy or even sexuality?
Originally posted by Zamboner That's nice however there's something that irks me about a Mom taking a picture of her letter and posting it on facebook for all to see. It no longer becomes an intimate and special moment between a mother and son, it becomes an exercise in self-promotion. I understand that perhaps the motive could have been to inspire other parents of gay teens to be mor ...[text shortened]... don't think a facebook share is as world-changing as people like to think. Cynical, I know.
I'm not part of the whole Facebook 'thing', but I'm pretty sure people mainly think of it as a way to communicate with friends and relatives, not to post stuff meant for the whole world to see.
I guess what I mean is, you don't see it as 'world-changing', well, I'm sure she doesn't, either. I don't either, but this story is nice to share. And that's why it made the news, a bit of 'good news' for a change. That's all.
Compare it with that other note from that woman who wants a neighbor to tear down a ramp she built for her handicapped son. Night and day.
Originally posted by Zamboner Not necessarily related but what's your opinion on this woman blogging about her potentially gay 6 year old? Is it charmingly gay-positive or borderline exploitative?
Does it seem right that a mother discusses their child's sexuality with the world without the child even having a concept of consent, privacy or even sexuality?
I say bah, let's let 6-year-olds be 6-year-olds. Enough time for that other stuff later.
Jesus, before long some lady who is in her first trimester will claim to have a gay fetus wanting a sex change.
Have mercy
Nice posts BTW
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05 Sep '13 18:50
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