Parents defend a protest against a book-reading about same sex parents; LGBTQ backers worry over flag-burning incident.
There’s a possible showdown coming to Saticoy Elementary School in North Hollywood at 8 a.m. on Friday, June 2, when a parent group plans toThe parent group, known by their Instagram handle, posted on May 16 their intent to boycott and protest a June 2 assembly and book reading that would teach children about families with same sex parents.
“Our stance is we are not anti-LGBTQ, but this is not age-appropriate material to teach to Elementary School students,” said Ana, a member of the parent group who did not want her last name published for safety concerns. School officials intend to proceed with the assembly as planned. The assembly and book reading has the support of the Los Angeles Unified School District, which has stated it is committed to creating a safe and inclusive learning environment that embraces the diverse population it serves.
In a Thursday morning Instagram post the Saticoy parent group urged everyone to “be calm! be cool! be collected!” saying their intent is to hold a peaceful protest. Other posts include a call to “keep your kids home and innocent on June 2” and “now is the time to say stop grooming our children.” Renato Lira, director of the San Fernando Valley LGBTQ Center, said some parents are concerned about safety. He and a group of volunteers will be at the protest, he said, to help LGBTQ families and their children walk into school during the protest.
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