Am i wrong for wanting to protect young children?

Question

earlier today i posted this question.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Al1lDNS9oINmcWu2aBDxV4_sy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20080801110524AA41hcN

i was mortified at how i was depicted as an homophobe who's going to teach my children to be anti-g*y. i have no problem with what other people do in their bedrooms, i just think that as a parent to a young child, i would like to be given some room to raise my son without so much of an outside influence. if later on, my son decides he wants to live his life as a g*y man, all i can do is love him and wish him the best. was my question REALLY that inappropriate? no one else even commented on the other song i mentioned (or the numerous other negative influences that parents of young children have to battle). i wish i didn't have to live my life in a bubble just because people think my son will be "exposed to it later anyway" (it meaning s*x, bad language, learned rude behaviors and etc). if anyone else agrees with many of the naysayers that answered this question, feel free to say so. i just hate that i have been depicted in such a terrible light, when my point was that children get exposed to some things far too early.

Answer 1

Well, I read the first few sentences of your question, and I'm sorry, but I don't really agree with you.  Not entirely.  I mean, your son is 10 months.  Obviously, he has no clue what any of that is.  Either way, if you want to censor everything he hears and watches, its very simple to just turn off radio stations with that type of music and keep the television turned off as much as possible.  Its not that big of a deal.  That's why I keep my car stereo tuned to a kids station or a Christian station and I allow only educational television shows.  Its my job as a parent to censor what MY children see and hear.  I don't feel like its my job to try to censor the entire world.  Other than that, I teach tolerance.  If my children see two men kissing on the street and ask me about it, I just tell them that sometimes boys love boys and girls love girls.  Then I move on.  If I make a big deal out of it, then they'll make a big deal out of it.

That being said, you aren't wrong.  Not in the least.  You have to do what is best for you and your children.  It's next to impossible to be "wrong" when you truly are trying to do what's best for your children.

Answer 2

g*y marriage and is a virus afflicting America today.  It is ruining the principles of marriage set forth by God in the beginning.  Sure everyone will be exposed to it at sometime in their life but if we let those young ones who are dear to us be exposed to it, what's to make them think that homosexuality is immoral and wrong?  You are okay to shelter your children from the "epidemic" sweeping across America.

Answer 3

Do you really expect that a Christian perspective would be acceptable when it is being attacked from all sides?  It is ironic how the "tolerance" police are so intolerant of the consitutional rights of free speech and freedom to worship.

Answer 4

Just blow the people off ........you take what you want from yahoo answeres and leave hte rest

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...

Answer 5

No you are not wrong these people are only worried about what they want not stoping to see the affect it may have on children.I dont want my daughter picking up sexual behaviours from tv songs or anything else.They are too young to know about that sort of thing and when they are old enouf then they should be told. They dont need to see half nakes ppl everytime they turn on the tv or walk down the street i dont want my daughter leaning to dress or behave that way.And as for ppl making out in the park sheing 2 same s*x ppl making out would only confuse a child who cant comprohend this.I personaly think kids shouldnt be exposed to anyone making out especaily in public. mummy n daddy having a kiss or cuddle fine but they dont need to see more than that.We need to remember that children copy everything they see and hear.

Answer 6

I understand your concern. I have a 3 year old son and I find it difficult to filter what he's exposed to on a daily basis. and I feel your comment about the Katie Perry song has more to do with promiscuity than with the homosexual vibe, people just read too far between the lines.

unfortunatly you're not going to be with your son 24/7 as he grows up and censoring the world isn't going to work either. The best you can do is keep a level head a expalin to your son these situation as they come. If you freak out each time he comes to you with a difficult question he may shy away from coming to you with other questions and go to the wrong places for answers. So, don't worry you'll both do fine and as long as you keep the lines of communication open your son won't grow to be an oversexed maniac.

Answer 7

well thats your son and so you know whats best for him because i know you care about him alot and don't listen to anybody else you'll love him no matter what...so your not in the wrong...and make sure you spend time with him as much as possible so he never drifts away from you...you want him to love you for the rest of your lives...i think your doing a good job

Answer 8

I agree with YOU.

Answer 9

Don't underestimate yourself as a parent. When the time comes that your son is able to understand any of this, you will be there as a positive rolemodel, instilling the values and morals that you think your child should have. Your influence is much stronger than any outside influences during early development. And don't let any blog-idiots make you feel bad about your beliefs. A bit of advice, though. You probably shouldn't continue to post these kinds of topics on the internet. They are sure to be met with scrutiny and negativity. All the most nauseating and intolerant people will come out of the woodwork to lash out at you with their mighty keyboards. If you met most of them in person, they probably wouldn't say c**p to you, knowing it would make them look ignorant for not living and letting live. Good Luck:)      

Answer 10

personal they shouldnt have s*x young but some things they should be exposed while there young

Answer 11

no your no