Today I received the first of what I expect will be many heartbreaking phone calls. A teacher in LAUSD has been preparing her students to hear my story, and found out today that I'm not allowed to tell it in her school anymore.
As we talked, she echoed every conversation we have had at Positively Waiting. What about...? A taped presentation? Getting in with the clinic speakers? Webcasting?
The hurt and urgency in her voice squeezed my heart. Both of us are thinking, "what about THESE kids?" They will get only the one view (Be safe, use "protection.") Who will tell them they're worth waiting for? Who will tell them there are BENEFITS to learning how to control those powerful impulses?
The teacher assured me she will do her best, but pointed out, "They listen to you because you've been there."
I'm not giving up. I'm looking for ways to smuggle the truth in underground. But I'm dreading every one of those phone calls this Fall.
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I would be happy to join every teacher and call/write to the LAUSD big wigs who do not think Karen is "qualified" to talk about sex ed. Once again, the disconnected bureaucracy of LAUSD neglects to listen to teachers or come see Karen's presentation for themselves. They would rather arbitrate form the ivory tower on Beaudry under the false assumption that kids are animals and are unable to control their sexual impulses. Isn't is funny that the LAUSD wants kids to learn about Character and Responsibilty, yet it turns around and blocks the most effective tool that teaches these traits when it comes to sex??
Like so many Boorocrats(bureaucrats), why should a dysfunctional LAUSD listen to logic or reason?.
I am not holding my breath for them to change. Best to have plans B & C while campaigning for them to change.Videos and mags will never replace the Real Jim and Karen.
Will have to fight the good fight for now.
Thanks Karen & Jim
I liked your blog. Man...I can't believe I used the word "blog" What the #!%# is a blog? Anyway, I don't know why so many boys stay boys. But you gotta know that women today wouldn't know what to do if they had a man. For the most part, chivalry today is gone. But as you said, women today don't demand it either. Women need to understand that we are basically pigs. We mostly only think of ourselves and if we don't have to do something...we won't. We always take the path of least resistance. Loving a woman like Clark Gable did is hard and it takes a lot of work and boys today don't work at anything that's to difficult. There are a few of us left (like Jim, me and maybe one more somewhere), that truly love the work though. It's a labor of love to us. There's nothing else in the world we would rather do then think, plan and excecute new ways to love our mates but we are a dying breed. It's not taught anywhere anymore. Parents don't teach it, women don't teach it and we certainly are not going to learn it on our own. In order to love like Mr. Gable, one must be willing to sacrifice. WHAT... who said that word? But it's true. You can't love another when all you think of is yourself. Society wanted a world where everyone thinks of themselves first... well they got one and it sucks! How do we reverse it? Don't know. Not sure we can short of a revival. Of course thats the answer but practically speaking women need to start standing up for themselves and demanding more and not settling for less. Men are not going to change if we don't have to, and right now we don't have to. Are todays women strong enough, I"m not sure, probably not. Are todays men too strong...probably so. Women today need to risk losing a guy if he doesn't treat them properly and I don't think they're ready to do that at this time. Too much time has passed,and everyone is used to how it is today. It's really too bad. Women got soft and we jumped on that with both feet. Both sexes have to want to change before change can happen. Change takes hard work, sacrifice and the willingness to not always get what we think we want. That's my take on your "blog". Sad...very sad but it's true. Love in Christ to you and Jim... Phil
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