Attraction Quote by Scott Lively
“If you catch them at 12 years old, which they are working very aggressively to do and you tell those children that if you have an attraction towards someone of the same gender, that means you're gay and because you're gay you need to come with us.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 2018 political rally, 2018
Imposing labels on children’s sexual orientation can be harmful and oversimplifies complex identities.
In simple terms: Labeling kids’ sexuality is harmful.
Key Takeaway
Avoid imposing rigid labels.
Themes
identity
sexuality
education
Mood
concerned
critical
Type
political
social
When to use this quote
- parenting
- school curricula
- L counseling
- policy making
Key Concepts
psychology
sociology
Questions to Reflect On
- How should society discuss sexuality with youth?
- What are the risks of labeling?
A Different Perspective
Some argue for early education on sexuality.
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