Pediatras de USA envian un comunicado a las escuelas publicas para informar que es dañino reafirmar
la confusión sexual.
Los médicos previenen a los educadores que se encargan de manejar la confusión de orientación
sexual y de genero:
La Universidad Americana de Pediatría advierte a los educadores sobre el manejo de los estudiantes
que experimentan atracción al mismo sexo, o ha presentado síntomas de la confusión de género. Estas preocupaciones se exponen
en una carta y base de datos enviados por el presidente de la Universidad el Dr. Benton Thomas, a los 14, 800 superintendentes
de distritos escolares en EE.UU. El Dr. Benton también les informa de un nuevo recurso en la Web, http://factsaboutyouth.com/, que fue creado por una coalición de profesionales de la salud para proporcionar información objetiva a los educadores, padres
y estudiantes sobre el desarrollo sexual.
"Como pediatras, nuestro principal interés es la salud y el bienestar de los niños y de los jóvenes," el Dr.
Den Trumbull, vice presidente de la universidad explica. "Estamos cada vez más preocupados de que en muchos casos ,
la desinformación, o malas interpretaciones sirven de guía para los educadores bien intencionados para adoptar políticas que
son realmente perjudiciales para los jóvenes quienes se enfrentan a una confusión sexual."
La Universidad les recuerda a los superintendentes escolares que no es raro que los adolescentes experimenten confusión
transitoria sobre su orientación sexual y que la mayoría de los estudiantes adoptarán en última instancia una orientación
heterosexual si no se alienta lo contrario. Por esta razón, las escuelas no deben tratar de desarrollar una política
que "afirma" o animar estas atracciones no heterosexuales entre los estudiantes que simplemente pueden ser por experimentación
o porque experimentan una confusión sexual temporal. Este etiquetamiento prematuro puede llevar a algunos adolescentes adoptar
comportamientos homosexuales que llevan graves riesgos para la salud física y mental.
No hay evidencia científica de que nadie nace gay o transexual. Por lo tanto, el Colegio de Pediatría además aconseja
que las escuelas no deben enseñar o dar a entender a los estudiantes que la atracción homosexual es innata (natural),
de por vida e inmutable. Las investigaciones ha demostrado que la terapia para restablecer (restaurar) la atracción
heterosexual puede ser eficaz para muchas personas.
La salud y el respecto óptimos para todos los estudiantes sólo puede lograrse dentro de la escuela Primero
respetando los derechos de los estudiantes y de los padres a una información veraz y a la libre determinación. El papel legítimo
de la escuela es proporcionar un entorno seguro para la libre expresión respetuosa para todos los estudiantes. No es función
de la escuela diagnosticar o pretender tratar la condición médica de cualquier estudiante, y ciertamente no el papel
de la escuela "afirmar" a un estudiante que percibe una orientación sexual personal.
Nota: La carta a los superintendentes del distrito escolar, lo que usted debería saber acerca de los hechos y las
estadísticas CDC están publicados en la pagina Web: http://www.factsaboutyouth.com/
El Colegio Americano de Pediatras es una organización nacional de pediatras y otros profesionales de la salud dedicados
a la salud y el bienestar de los niños. La Universidad tiene una buena política, basada en las mejores investigaciones
disponibles, para ayudar a los padres e influir en la sociedad en la tarea de crianza de los hijos.
Physicians Caution Educators on Dealing with Sexual Orientation and Gender Confusion
The
American College of Pediatricians cautions educators about the management of students experiencing
same-sex attraction or exhibiting symptoms of gender confusion. These concerns are outlined in a letter and fact
sheet sent by College president Thomas Benton, MD, to all 14, 800 school district superintendents in the U.S.
Dr. Benton also alerts them to a new Web resource, FactsAboutYouth.com, which was created by a coalition of health professionals
to provide factual information to educators, parents, and students about sexual development.
"As pediatricians, our primary interest is in the health and well-being of children and youth," Dr. Den Trumbull, Vice
President of the College explains. "We are increasingly concerned that in too many instances, misinformation or incorrect
assumptions are guiding well-intentioned educators to adopt policies that are actually harmful to those youth dealing with
sexual confusion."
The College reminds school superintendents
that it is not uncommon for adolescents to experience transient confusion about their sexual orientation and that most students
will ultimately adopt a heterosexual orientation if not otherwise encouraged. For this reason, schools should not seek to
develop policy which "affirms" or encourages these non-heterosexual attractions among students who
may merely be experimenting or experiencing temporary sexual confusion. Such premature labeling
can lead some adolescents to engage in homosexual behaviors that carry serious physical and mental health risks.
There is no scientific evidence
that anyone is born gay or transgendered. Therefore, the College further advises that schools should not teach or imply to
students that homosexual attraction is innate, always life-long and unchangeable. Research
has shown that therapy to restore heterosexual attraction can be effective for many people.
Optimal health and respect for all students
can only be achieved within a school by first respecting the rights of students and parents to accurate information and to
self-determination. It is the school's legitimate role to provide a safe environment for respectful self-expression for all
students. It is not the school's role to diagnose or attempt to treat any student's medical condition, and certainly not the
school's role to "affirm" a student's perceived personal sexual orientation.
Note:
The letter to school district superintendents, What You Should Know fact sheet and CDC Statistics are posted at
http://www.factsaboutyouth.com/
The
American College of Pediatricians is a national organization of pediatricians and other healthcare professionals dedicated
to the health and well-being of children. The College produces sound policy, based upon the best available research, to assist
parents and to influence society in the endeavor of childrearing
April 13, 2010
School Flyer Promotes Comprehensive Message to LGBT Students
Washington
D.C. - Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays & Gays (PFOX) urges students, parents, and educators to distribute PFOX's flyer
to schools alongside GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) or other gay-themed clubs.
"Questioning
children are often encouraged at school to identify as 'gay' at an early age; this flyer simply provides an alternative message that students should not prematurely label themselves before they
have reached maturity," said PFOX board member Christopher Doyle.
"PFOX's one-page
flyer gives students comprehensive information on sexual orientation and urges tolerance for the ex-gay community," said Doyle.
"PFOX has distributed these informative flyers in some of the largest school districts in the country, including those with
GSA clubs."
"Inviting an ex-gay
speaker to address students on this topic is the best gay-straight alliance possible," said Doyle. "I have been warmly
received by GSA students because I can relate to their struggle and experiences, having once had same-sex attractions myself."
PFOX encourages
more GSA clubs to invite PFOX speakers to their schools to discuss how they can incorporate these educational resources into
their programs.
"Adolescence is
a tumultuous time of change and self-discovery - research shows that many young people who experiment with same-sex behaviors
during their youth often do not adopt a gay identity as adults," said Doyle. "PFOX encourages students to educate themselves
on the facts of sexual orientation before they make such an important decision."
"Our children deserve
a comprehensive message about sexuality, not just one side," said Doyle. "The flyer has proven to be an educational
tool for all students and staff. PFOX urges everyone to print these flyers and distribute them at their schools whenever
material or events feature LGBT issues."
PFOX's flyer
can be downloaded for free at http://pfox.org/school_resources_handout.pdf
Parents
and Friends of Ex-Gays & Gays (PFOX) leads the nation in providing outreach, education, and public awareness in support
of families and the ex-gay community. They can be reached at pfox@pfox.org.
