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Columbus has been dubbed the “GLBT Mecca of the
Midwest”. In an article written by 614 Magazine “Why is
Columbus So Gay?”, it is said that “the chorus of support for
our GLBT residents increasingly encouraged, not simply
tolerated – by a community working together to make
Columbus a more progressive city as a whole.” The
revitalization of the gay population in Columbus began in
German Village, and has since spread to Italian Village,
Harrison West, Clintonville and Grandview, as well as the Short
North, where there is a large presence of GLBT business owners
supporting a thriving arts area..
Source: http://614columbus.com/article/why-is-columbus-so-gay-2153
This particular family group celebrates the same holidays as other
groups. Although they do have a few particular events that they
celebrate in the Columbus area such as the Pride Festival. This
festival focuses on the awareness of the GLBT community. They have
a parade that is open to anyone. There is also all types of activities
and different foods.
Gay and lesbian families bring DIVERSITY into early childcare settings.
Children in the program must: •Learn about their own environment. •Continually be exposed to activities, materials, and concrete experiences that destroy stereotypes. •Learn to enjoy, appreciate, and seek out differences. •Learn that harassment and intolerance is never acceptable.
Source: http://www.earlychildhoodnews.com/earlychildhood/article_view.aspx?ArticleID=548
Gay and Lesbian Families could face
STEREOTYPING.
• Children raised in homosexual
households will become gay.
• Children will develop problems
growing up in an 'unnatural' lifestyle.
• Children will be molested by
homosexual parents. Source: https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/f_gay/f_gay.pdf
Myth: Parenting Choices are Influenced by Sexual Orientation Fact: According to a 1999 report published by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), gay and lesbian parents did not parent based upon their sexual orientation. The ACLU states that “good parenting” involves supplying a nurturing home with love from both parents and gay/lesbian parents can effectively offer that to their children.
Myth: Children of Gay and Lesbian Parents Grow Up Unhappy Fact: The same 1999 report published by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), revealed children of gay and lesbian parents were just as happy as children raised by heterosexual parents.
Myth: Children of Gay and Lesbian Couples are Less Intelligent. Fact: There are no known studies that support the idea that children of gay and lesbian couples are less intelligent.
Myth: Gay & Lesbian Parents Cannot Provide Good Foster & Adoption Homes Fact: Each year, more and more children enter the foster system with fewer couples willing to adopt. With research supporting the gay and lesbian parental unit, there is no reason to stop them from opening a well-rounded home to a child that would otherwise by stuck in the system.
Source: http://www.babymed.com/gay-and-lesbian-pregnancy/facts-and-myths-about-gay-and-lesbian-parenting
“Stonewall Columbus serves the Central Ohio LGBT community by
providing a community center and offering programming and
services that enhance the well-being and visibility of our diverse
community through discovery, affirmation and celebration. As the
leading organization on GLBT issues in the Central Ohio area, we
have made countless strides in educating the larger community,
increasing social awareness, and collaborating on political
advocacy by providing stronger programs, services, and
alternative social activities. ” Source: http://www.stonewallcolumbus.org/about
Popular Community Events for the GLBT Community: • Columbus Pride Festival and Parade • Community Festival (ComFest) • LBGTFest • Columbus Urban Pride
www.familyequality.org LOVE. JUSTICE. FAMILY. EQUALITY.
“Family Equality Council is changing attitudes and policies to
ensure all families are respected, loved, and celebrated -
especially families with parents who are lesbian, gay,
bisexual, or transgender.”
Source: www.familyequality.org
Social Media Websites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram…. Provide a great sense of community among members of society that are either part of or allies
of the GLBT community. People can “Like” different pages on Facebook, stay up-to-date with
community events and announcements on Twitter, and post pictures & videos on Instagram.
These communities bring people together online as well as in their respective communities.
These two books are rhyming books written for toddlers written by Lesléa Newman that depict the daily activities that two fathers &
two mothers do with their child.
These books are told from the eyes of a young girl & boy on the playground. They tell about their
families, the boy having two mothers and the girl having two fathers. They are both written by
Vanita Oelschlager.
• Use appropriate language in acknowledging the parent(s) in a gay or lesbian headed family. • Update the curriculum to include materials that address the issues of gay and lesbian families. • Change school forms and other community documents to use neutral, inclusive language. • Work on creating a school environment that is inclusive of all community members. • Make sure the school leadership models inclusiveness and an understanding of the needs of gay and lesbian families. • Teachers can discuss openly and honestly with gay and lesbian parents how they wish to be addressed by themselves and others, and their openness and comfort level in discussing their family structure within the classroom.
Source: http://www.familypride.org/publications/openingdoors.pdf
• Knowing the families names and ACKNOWLEDGING by greeting
them in the morning and the afternoon.
• Tell parents something specific about their child's interests or
involvements each week.
• Interviewing the children by ASKING THEM QUESTIONS about their
family’s activities and exploits, without invading privacy.
• Set aside some time to LISTEN TO FAMILIES needs and to get their
feedback on how the program is doing.
• Make this time by doing a conference and really make sure you let
the families talk and you listen.
Source: http://www.nncc.org/Families/dc36_work.parents.html