As the mother of a sixth grader, I am appalled at the latest action by the Milwaukee Public School District (MPS). In what is said to be a way to prevent bullying, the district will open the first "gay-friendly" middle school in the 2009-10 school year. While this public charter school will be open to all children, the primary focus is to provide a place for sixth, seventh and eighth graders who would otherwise leave the school setting, because they are harassed because of their sexual orientation.
Because my child is not in an urban setting, like the children of MPS, I do not pretend to understand the mindset of a the kids who will attend this school. However, I do not believe that a child as young as 11 has a clear understanding of their sexuality. In addition, I contend that school is not the place to address such a matter.
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