“It’s A Parent’s Right To Choose.” Parents Protest Outside Elementary School Against LGBTQ+ Curriculum
Culver, CA: Parents gathered outside a Culver City elementary school on Wednesday to express their concerns about “Rainbow Day,” an event designed to educate students about the LGBTQ community and promote inclusivity.
Protesters emphasized that their demonstration aimed to support parents’ rights, rather than expressing any hostility towards the LGBTQ community.
A group gathered outside La Ballona Elementary School, passionately expressing their belief in the importance of parental choice.
“I’m not here out of animosity towards the LGBTQ+ community. I’m not here because I have any negative feelings towards trans individuals. “That’s quite the opposite,” remarked parent Norma Hernandez. “I believe individuals should have the freedom to decide when children are exposed to certain information.”
Hernandez was among a group of parents who chose to keep their children home from school on Wednesday as a form of protest against Rainbow Day.
Culver City Unified School District Superintendent Brian Lucas emphasized the state’s requirement for an inclusive curriculum, with the district approving the lessons. He acknowledged parents’ concerns but described the book as suitable for the intended age group.
There is a lack of information regarding sex education or sexual orientation. We strive to create an environment that embraces and includes all of our students on our campuses.
Many school districts in Southern California are currently engaged in intense discussions regarding the inclusion of LGBTQ+ identities and issues in their curriculum.
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During the summer, the Chino Valley Unified School District in San Bernardino County found itself in a dispute with Gov. Gavin Newsom and state Attorney General Rob Bonta regarding a policy concerning the notification of parents when their children express a desire to be identified using pronouns that differ from those on their official records.
Parents in other school districts, such as Fontana, have also voiced their concerns and requested similar policies. Discussions surrounding gender identity in schools resulted in a physical altercation occurring outside a school board meeting in Glendale.
According to Attorney Karin Sweigart, parents have the opportunity to advocate for greater involvement in the curriculum, despite not being able to opt-out legally.
