I found this post very interesting. I have not had a chance to see the show.
*To prettygyrl* - I understand that you're concerned about the content of the show as you've mentioned, but I just wanted to let you know that Showtime's show isn't the only cable-aired show that your kids can come across when channel surfing. MTV airs a show called "Undressed" that approaches ALL types of sexuality and various sexual situations, but this show doesn't have the nudity (but it comes damn close on every episode). Some may look at this show as being a little on the "edgy" side at times, but that's life. Life is not always G-rated! Last, but not least congratulations on the straight A's and keep up the good work!!!
Your opinions were very well stated.
*To MaMaBuddha* - All I can say is YOU GO GIRL! I've also read many of your posts and you do seem to be an articulate & intelligent woman...and you've proved it once again with your responses in this post.
Personally, I feel that people are born homosexual and I also feel that there are a few exceptions to this (ie. "There are people out there that use it as an excuse because they have been hurt by men" as MaMaBuddha stated) I don't see anything wrong with having shows that are "racy" that deal with homosexuality, heterosexuality, etc. As to whether or not one chooses to watch is a decision that lies with each individual. For children, it is the job of the parent(s) to step in. However I must say that I know that a parent cannot be with their child 24 hours of the day...but that leads into another discussion. I'm very open-minded and I must give my mom credit for that. She too was a single parent (who's also open-mided), that raised an EXCELLENT ONLY CHILD,
and I know that she had to make the decisions of when and how I should be exposed to "sensitive" issues if need be. She told me everything in a straight and forward manner, which proved to be the best way...and to this day I appreciate it. *GETTING A LITTLE OFF THE SUBJECT* After I went to a sex ed. seminar at school in 4th gr. (age 9), I came home curious
about what our belly buttons were for...I asked and she told me. We talked about "the birds & the bees" which also included discussion about homosexuality. *ANYWAY...GETTING BACK ON TRACK* When we'd talked about homosexuality, she never once voiced her opinions. That allowed me to have an open mind about it.
However, she still monitored what I watched. It wasn't until I was 15/16 that she told me her opinions(only because I asked). I also asked her why did she tell me at a young age, and she said that she'd rather me know up front rather than hear about it from another source whether it be friends at school, tv, etc. *TO WRAP THIS UP*
, life is life and we will all live it no matter what our lifestyle may be. Heterosexual relationships in depth are shown all over the world whether it be in magazines, ads, tv, movies, etc. but the minute that a homosexual relationship is shown in the same light...it's viewed as wrong, disgusting, racy, edgy, etc. Why is that? My question is how would you feel if the tables were turned and heterosexuals were the minority and homosexuals were the majority? What if our relationships (heterosexual) were the considered taboo? What if the shoe was on the other foot? Would you be openly heterosexual despite all the criticisms, stares, looks, protests, debates, etc.? What if? What if? What if? Sorry this post is SO
LONG!
****************Bottom Line******************
No matter if you're straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual....it all boils down to one thing...
BE HAPPY AND LOVE YOURSELF!
[This message has been edited by CinnamonInsight (edited January 14, 2001).]