{"id":1941801,"date":"2023-06-01T09:06:02","date_gmt":"2023-06-01T13:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-to-parent-through-pride-month\/"},"modified":"2023-06-01T09:09:40","modified_gmt":"2023-06-01T13:09:40","slug":"how-to-parent-through-pride-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-to-parent-through-pride-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Parenting During Pride Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">8<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhow-to-parent-through-pride-month%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1941801&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Teaching Children About Homosexuality: A Parent&#8217;s Guide<\/h2>\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cLook, Mommy! A rainbow flag!\u201d <\/p>\n<p>My 4-year-old daughter excitedly pointed at a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-to-parent-through-pride-month\/\" title=\"Parenting During Pride Month\">suburban front porch<\/a> as we drove home from a luncheon with friends. I shifted uncomfortably in the passenger seat and paused before responding to my precocious preschooler who has a penchant for princesses, unicorns, and rainbows. On one hand, it would be easy to say, \u201cYes, that is a rainbow flag,\u201d and move on with the day. However, I could not, in good conscience, sidestep her comment. To ignore my child\u2019s statement of excitement over this brightly colored banner would be to ignore an issue that subverts our family\u2019s beliefs, principles, and basic values. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>As parents, we are faced with difficult conversations about sensitive topics. One such topic is homosexuality. How do we talk to our children about it? How do we teach them to love and respect all people while also upholding our own beliefs and values?<\/p>\n<p>Here are five practical suggestions:<\/p>\n<h3>1. Read Genesis 1-3 as a Family<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/is-atheism-dead\/\" title=\"Is Atheism Dead?\">biblical accounts<\/a> of creation and the fall into sin not only reveal God\u2019s design for marriage and families, but are also reminders of how that order is subverted. Additionally, it is important to remember that all sin is sin in God\u2019s eyes, whether it is theft, homosexuality, dishonesty, gossip, etc. Speaking the truth about God\u2019s created order must be done in love.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Read Genesis 6-9<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/john-nantz-the-russian-bear-is-a-paper-tiger\/\" title=\"John Nantz: The Russian Bear Is A Paper Tiger\">biblical account<\/a> of Noah, the flood, and God\u2019s ensuing covenant reminds us of God\u2019s promises, particularly His guarantee to protect His own in the ark of faith through Christ Jesus. Furthermore, this passage presents the perfect opportunity to discuss the true origin of the rainbow.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Invest in Quality Literature<\/h3>\n<p>Invest in quality literature to teach your children about human sexuality in an age-appropriate fashion. I recommend Concordia Publishing House\u2019s <em>Learning About Sex<\/em> series. While I have only utilized the first book in the series, <em>Why Boys and Girls are Different,<\/em> I do know that the series is well-written, builds upon itself gradually, and is straightforward, allowing parents to use it with discretion according to their children\u2019s needs. I would also recommend reading series such as this on your own before reading them with your child in order to anticipate their questions ahead of time.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Rejoice in Your Children&#8217;s Identities Beyond Their Sexuality<\/h3>\n<p>Everyone has many stations in life to which they are called, whether that be a brother, sister, son, daughter, student, friend, cousin, neighbor, etc. Recognize unique attributes in your children and discuss the importance of these unique vocations with them.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Control How You Address These Things<\/h3>\n<p>Remind yourself that you cannot control every single item or agenda your children are exposed to, but you can control how you address these things. As parents, we of course must be discerning and proactive about the movies, books, TV shows, and social media accessible to our children. However, there is no way to completely shield them from the brokenness of the world. The best thing we can do is continue in our calling as parents \u2014 leading our children by example, guiding them in the truth, and equipping them to remain steadfast.<\/p>\n<p>It is imperative for families to have a plan of action, especially during <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/p-is-full-of-pride-nickelodeons-blues-clues-pushes-lgbtq-message\/\" title=\"\u2018P Is Full Of Pride\u2019: Nickelodeon\u2019s \u2018Blues Clues\u2019 Pushes LGBTQ Message\">pride month<\/a>. By following these practical suggestions, we can teach our children to love and respect all people while upholding our own beliefs and values.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cYes, that is,\u201d I replied. \u201cBut we don\u2019t support that rainbow flag.\u201d I anticipated her follow-up question: \u201cWhy not?\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Difficult conversations are inevitable, but as parents, it is our responsibility to guide our children in the truth. Let us do so with love and compassion.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-author-description fst-italic\">Elise Temme is a stay-at-home mother of three children. In her spare time, she serves as an organist at her church.<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-tags bdr-top-black mt-30 mt-sm-60 pt-15 pt-md-45\">\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled d-flex flex-wrap align-items-center mb-0 mx-n10 p-0\">\n<li class=\"mt-10 mx-10\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/tag\/biblical\/\" class=\"btn btn-black btn-small\">biblical<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"mt-10 mx-10\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/tag\/children\/\" class=\"btn btn-black btn-small\">children<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"mt-10 mx-10\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/tag\/christian\/\" class=\"btn btn-black btn-small\">Christian<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"mt-10 mx-10\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/tag\/homosexuality\/\" class=\"btn btn-black btn-small\">homosexuality<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"mt-10 mx-10\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/tag\/innocence\/\" class=\"btn btn-black btn-small\">innocence<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"mt-10 mx-10\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/tag\/lgbt\/\" class=\"btn btn-black btn-small\">LGBT<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"mt-10 mx-10\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/tag\/lgbt-activism\/\" class=\"btn btn-black btn-small\">LGBT activism<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"mt-10 mx-10\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/tag\/parenting\/\" class=\"btn btn-black btn-small\">parenting<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"mt-10 mx-10\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/tag\/pride-flag\/\" class=\"btn btn-black btn-small\">Pride Flag<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"mt-10 mx-10\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/tag\/pride-month\/\" class=\"btn btn-black btn-small\">pride month<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"mt-10 mx-10\"><a href=\"https:\/\/th \n<br \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;My 4-year-old daughter spotted a rainbow flag on a suburban front porch as we drove home from a luncheon. I hesitated before responding to her excitement about the colorful flag, given her love for princesses, unicorns, and rainbows.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1579,"featured_media":1941802,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[546],"tags":[7666,17459,6575],"class_list":["post-1941801","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-federalist","tag-month","tag-parenting","tag-pride"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1941801","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1579"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1941801"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1941801\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1941802"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1941801"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1941801"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1941801"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}