Comments on: A Teachable Moment About “Gay” by Naptime Writing

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By: Stevie Cooper

Stevie Cooper — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 07:43:47 +0000

Love your words. Thanks x

By: Karen Campbell

Karen Campbell — Sun, 23 Feb 2014 19:22:14 +0000

Christine, loved this!!!!! At 14, my son asked me if there was anything about him that would make me NOT love him. I told him…nothing! It was then that he announced that he thought he was gay. I said, "so what?" At just shy of 30, he has a wonder partner, fantastic job, and is the kindest human being you would ever want to meet. (not that I'm biased or anything!) We've come a long way, but there is still ground to cover. Getting these types of conversations into the hands of parents of young children is what it takes. Thank you!

By: Naptimewriting

Naptimewriting — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 21:04:17 +0000

In reply to Kerstin @ Auer Life. Thanks, Kerstin! He's getting to the age where dialogue works better than lecture, but I'm wound pretty tightly about what we say to other humans about the immutable parts of themselves. Misogyny and racism and ignorance of all stripes are gonna just be beaten down in my house. Childhood will be a bit too serious, maybe, but I think they'll be okay as adults. A lot of play, a lot of love, and a lot of lectures. [shrug] It's the professor in me. ;-)

By: Naptimewriting

Naptimewriting — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 21:01:34 +0000

In reply to Susan Maccarelli. Oh, Susan, thank you! I'm usually quite good at over their heads and overtalking and mountains out of molehills. Luckily, I had a couple hours to ponder before I overreacted and I tried really hard to take a deep breath before I blurted.

By: Naptimewriting

Naptimewriting — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 21:00:05 +0000

In reply to Alison. Thank you, Alison! I though we'd had a jump on it because we talk about families looking all different ways and believing different things, but I forgot the part where teasing should involve knowing that the hell you're talking about. ;-)

By: Cyndi Munoz Bellar

Cyndi Munoz Bellar — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 18:32:50 +0000

Thankful to have come across this.

By: Stevie Cooper

Stevie Cooper — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 07:33:46 +0000

Preference/Orientation. I don't prefer men.

By: Kristin VanderHey Shaw

Kristin VanderHey Shaw — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 05:55:09 +0000

You are awesome, and I love the way you told the story and handled the situation! I hope I have such grace if and when that situation comes up with my son.

By: Melinda Burness

Melinda Burness — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 02:39:08 +0000

I just hope that if my lovely girl ever uses words to hurt someone, that I can be as articulate, respectful and measured in my response. I take my job to raise a child who makes the world a better place very seriously, too – and if we want to raise respectful citizens, we have to treat our kids with respect – this is an amazing example of just that.

By: Emma Denschel

Emma Denschel — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 02:17:31 +0000

Love this so much! I wish I could articulate what I'm thinking when it comes to talking to my little guys about important issues. Surely there's a class for that somewhere?!

By: Kerstin @ Auer Life

Kerstin @ Auer Life — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 02:08:22 +0000

Well explained and well handled. It’s amazing which words kids associate something “teaseworthy” with, without even knowing the real meaning. I think nurture and lecture is a good combination.