I know that I am pretty daft
By p1kef1sh
@p1kef1sh (45681)
August 27, 2010 8:10am CST
But..... The school at the link below has denied a place to the daughter of a lesbian couple on what is in effect morality grounds. Is it the parents or the child that is going to the school? Surely they should welcome her not reject her on the flawed grounds of her parent's immorality - if that is what it is. The school may not like the parent's marital arrangement, but why punish the child for their perceived shortcomings?
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@dawnald (85146)
• Shingle Springs, California
27 Aug 10
That's like my Aunt Penny, born after my grandparents split up, after some attempt at reconciliation, and she was never really treated like part of the family. That is just so totally wrong, and so is this.
PS what link below...
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@RawBill1 (8531)
• Gold Coast, Australia
28 Aug 10
That is pretty wrong to discriminate against a child just because both of her parents are women. I guess it is just that part of the world. Does the Bible Belt in the south of the USA reach over to Texas? I am not sure, but it does seem like they are taking their religious views too far! 
What we need more these days is open mindedness, not discrimination. 
What we need more these days is open mindedness, not discrimination. 1 person likes this
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
27 Aug 10
Hi P1ke
I think this world needs to start realising this is the world today and everyone is entitled to live their Life how they want to
Her Parents are not being immoral they are in love be it 2 Women 2 Men, People are entitled to their private Life
The School should be shunned for letting their old fashioned minds come in the way of a Child getting the education
@moonlitmagikchild (22181)
• United States
30 Aug 10
i know its mind boggling isnt it?? from what i heard this isnt the first time this school has done it so im surprised they havent had some huge lawsuit against them yet.. sooooo wrong!!!
@Tiaridakdyl (114)
• United States
3 Sep 10
If it's not the first time, the women should have known then, shouldn't they? Many people believe only their standards should be allowed but you can't win them all. The school happens to have different standards and they're holding to those standards. Why should the other children in the school not be allowed to associate with people who hold the same beliefs they do? Oh, yeah, only YOUR standards are right...guess they don't agree. Remember? It's OKAY to be different! They are different than you (and many others on here) but they don't need to be sued for it, reviled, harassed, and persecuted.
Who do you allow in your home? Family, friends, people you've invited? Is it wrong for you to not allow just anyone who wanders in to stay? Private home, you say? Well, that school is a private school.
@Tiaridakdyl (114)
• United States
3 Sep 10
moonlitmagik, I posted that in response to your post at first but the whole thing is aimed at everyone who believes this school (and anyone else who believes they should be allowed to choose for themselves with whom to associate) is wrong, not specifically you. If this kind of thinking keeps up, it will soon be illegal for anyone to converse with someone who is like them in any way! If I ask an older white straight female - like me - for directions, will I be considered biased and prejudiced for not searching out a young Asian not-straight male to ask? Will I be accused of not considering him smart enough or something?
There is a line beyond which things become ridiculous. Common ground isn't evil.
@Blueniagra (281)
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28 Aug 10
Reading most of the comments, I find that nearly all comments blame the parents - er, no, it's the school, not the parents. The school just can't accept the way of life other people lead - they might be absolute bible bashers.
I think the school is wrong - the child needs/wants the education so give it to her. If the school is sued then I'd be happy because it doesn't deserve to have a respectable status (if it does have one) because of how narrow minded they are.
And to all commenters who believe it's the parents fault: it's not the parents that are wrong, it's the school. You're just as narrow minded as that school is by saying it's the parents' fault.
@AnnieOakley1 (5596)
• Canada
27 Aug 10
Oh, for crying out loud! How do you punish the child for the parent's actions???? OMG! This is ridiculous! 
I find this completely abhorrent behaviour and a terrible example set by the school of all places, where everyone is supposed to be accepted as equals! Look at the message they are sending to the students...that it is acceptable to DISCRIMMINATE!
*Annie stomps off muttering obscenities directed at the school's PREHISTORIC CRUEL actions*
I find this completely abhorrent behaviour and a terrible example set by the school of all places, where everyone is supposed to be accepted as equals! Look at the message they are sending to the students...that it is acceptable to DISCRIMMINATE!
*Annie stomps off muttering obscenities directed at the school's PREHISTORIC CRUEL actions*@AnnieOakley1 (5596)
• Canada
27 Aug 10
Ahh, so I see now that they then registered the child with another, more open minded, school. But I think it was best that they were open and honest with the school about it. They are not hiding their love nor their relationship from anyone. That is how the child should be raised. They sound like good parents and they want the child to grow up being educated about God and make their own choices, not be narrow minded like this school was. So, maybe it was best that the child not be taught in that PREHISTORIC environment anyway. Although, I am still disgusted with their narrowmindedness in this day and age.
@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
28 Aug 10
Hiya p1ke,
Glad to see that it has worked out for the little Girl after all. What a narrow minded School and setup around them.
Hope she has a very happy start to her School Days and learns lots of new exciting things.
@musicxrules (143)
• United States
29 Aug 10
Talk about parents ruining their teenagers' lives! Just kidding. I know that some people do not wish to have "tainted blood" in their school grounds, but the reason eludes me. Surely, you can't be a hundred percent certain that your school is free of "scum". This girl may be the legal daughter of the two mothers, but does that mean she's "tainted", too? There is no proof that shows that those who have homosexual parents are homosexuals themselves.
@Picquarian (724)
• United States
28 Aug 10
It's so wrong when people take their own prejudices out on innocent children.
@RobtheRock (2433)
• United States
29 Aug 10
I think it was cruel of both the parents and school. I think the parents might have wanted their child to go to the church school of their denomination and may not have known their child would be rejected. But this split in their church has been known for some time. So it seems they should have known that this particular school would not accept their child. What I'm reading on this board though, I don't see where the child is being punished. This isn't the only preschool in that city and probably not the only church school. Were the child's friends going to that pre school? Did the child see things at that pre school that made her want to go there. We don't know.
@sandzokawa (8)
• Philippines
29 Aug 10
shame on that school. immorality is when you take bribe money and feed it to your family. So what if they're gay couple, it's a preference and no one can tell them who to be with.
@rharikumar (41)
• India
29 Aug 10
I understand your point . Neither the parents nor the school is to be blamed of . I hope you will agree that people or the society takes time to understand and accept such differences . Try to make a positive move with your supporters in your area . Move this issue to different levels of hierarchy calmly . Im sure you will be able to change the current scenario in a positive way and help those needed . Best Wishes...
@sid556 (30960)
• United States
28 Aug 10
Hi Pike,
don't see the link but that's ok. I hope the parent's of this child fight for the rights of their daughter. It is these sort of situations that promote discrimination rather than do anything in the way of ending it. Immorality is a matter of opinion. The school could do wonders by taking this opportunity to teach the kids about different family structures and acceptance. Instead they have chosen to further promote discrimination. They chose the low road. If I were the parents of this child, I would be raising a huge awareness on my way out. It is wrong and it is sad but honestly, the girl is better off in a place that is more acceptig of the differences in families. It's pretty sad but true.
@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
27 Aug 10
How utterly ridiculous and ignorant! Punishing the child is not right and the parents should not be punished, either. They are born that way--what are they supposed to do, live a lie all their lives or shut themselves away in a cave somewhere?! This kind of willful ignorance is a disgrace.
Unfortunately, it looks like it is a church-sponsored school. If it was a public school and got money from the government, it would be forced to accept the child.
I'm glad the poor kid didn't get accepted. She certainly doesn't need to be exposed to that kind of smug, self-righteous fake Christianity. I hope the couple meets plenty of real Christians so they know that the people at that school are the exception, not the norm.
This kind of willful ignorance is a disgrace.
Unfortunately, it looks like it is a church-sponsored school. If it was a public school and got money from the government, it would be forced to accept the child.
I'm glad the poor kid didn't get accepted. She certainly doesn't need to be exposed to that kind of smug, self-righteous fake Christianity. I hope the couple meets plenty of real Christians so they know that the people at that school are the exception, not the norm. 
@catdla1 (6005)
• United States
27 Aug 10
The ideals of this school make me sick. If it gets any state or federal funding, the funding should stop immediately. People look at the issues affecting the world, scratch their heads and wonder why people just can't get along. This school is a fine example of why the world is the way it is. That's my opinion.
@maygodblessu44 (7336)
• India
28 Aug 10
Hello my friend p1kef1sh Ji,
I think 'Relations' do matter. The school may be right, but sould think about child's future as well. In fact, one should finules of the school.
May God bless You and have a great time.
@TheAdvocate (2392)
• Philippines
28 Aug 10
If you are, then I must be too. I agree with you. Why is the child paying for the sins of his parents? It's like denying entry to a child because she/he is illegitimate. Well, duh, did the child choose to be one? As a school which is suppose to teach values to children, they should take this as an opportunity to learn and teach the child correct values - whatever that may be for them.
@smilepleeeaz (784)
• India
28 Aug 10
Daughter of a lesbian?? Now hows that possible?
Well if she have a daughter , she is not a lesbian then, most of all she can be considered as a homosexual.
Well whatever, but i too dont like this thing that an innocent kid has to suffer just because her mother is not considered moral enough for school. This should not be done, Really unfortunate. When the law has given the respect for this relation ,what problem does the school have? her mother aint gonna come to school to study with other kids so.
Yup it sounds really crazy!!
