Gay Days 2015 - Help me a Dad Out

[TheRealDrDisney]

Rainbow Bright seems appropriate here...

Everybody just wait a minute - you're missing the most important part of this thread!!!!

When did Rainbow bright become a horse?

Oh - and OP? Welcome to the tolerant left where every opinion is tolerated so long as it is identical to theirs!

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Maybe, for the good of everyone and this board, we should just request that this thread be closed.

Thumbs up. Question asked and answered, Your Honor.

 

[FlightlessDuck]

When did Rainbow bright become a horse?

Actually, I think that's Rainbow Dash. From My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.

 

[surferdave]

Everybody just wait a minute - you're missing the most important part of this thread!!!!

When did Rainbow bright become a horse?

Oh - and OP? Welcome to the tolerant left where every opinion is tolerated so long as it is identical to theirs!

That is Rainbow Dash.

I know that because I am the father of a 10 year old girl, not because I am a Brony.

If any of you somehow find it intolerant of me to say that,

 

[disney meema]

Actually, I think that's Rainbow Dash. From My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.

Thanks I kept wondering if I was so old that there was a new rainbow bright lol because she was a girl who wore rainbow clothes back in the day and came to my daughters birthday party : )
Phew .. It's a rainbow dash pony from my little pony : ) my old favorite is still the same

 

[siskaren]

That is Rainbow Dash.

I know that because I am the father of a 10 year old girl, not because I am a Brony.

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Then why do you know the term "brony"?

 

[sharonped]

I think you and your wife would be more comfortable going at a different time.

 

[Benbuck6]

I do not judge anyone for telling their kids whatever they want about this subject. Its your choice.

But I guess I would be considered a bigot by some here it seems because its a discussion we feel is age appropriate.

Bigot - In an extended sense, a person who is intolerant of opinions which conflict with his own, as in politics or morals; one obstinately and blindly devoted to his own church, party, belief, or opinion.

Seems to me there are some very intolerant people on here.

People we are all different and all believe different things. Until we can respect each other, even in our differences, we are lost.

Better example maybe, if a homosexual wanted to go to church with me because they have kids and they heard we had an awesome kids program, and I said sure c'mon. Then I found out the preacher was going to be talking about what the Bible says about Homosexuality, but was going to do it in as a respectful and tolerant way as possible...I wouldn't tell guy/girl, "Don't worry, you wont be uncomfortable at all - its very tame and I don't even notice its different than any other sermon." I would tell them, hey this is happening this week...if you have questions go ask the pastor or I can, and we will see how he is going to handle it. You can choose whether you are comfortable or whether your kids will be. If you want to skip that week and do it another time, I totally get it.

Geez, just seems respectful is all.


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[surferdave]

Then why do you know the term "brony"?

My little girl became enthusiastic about writing a fan letter to one of the writers of the show. I was amazed how hard it was to find a mailing address for her (in fact I never did) and looked for online fan communities for My Little Pony to look for an answer. The demographics weren't what I expected.

 

[plumsiren]

I'll assume you're not calling all conservative families bigoted; just those who use that label to mask bigotry.

As long as you're not a bigot, you're good!

Seems to me there are some very intolerant people on here.

Yes, I'm intolerant of others' intolerance.

I don't want to be something to be 'accepted' or 'tolerated'. Any innocent displays of affection I might make with someone of the same gender are not something that's only appropriate for certain audiences. By saying who I am is not part of what you 'believe', you are making me an 'other'. You wouldn't try to keep your kids from understanding why some people write with their left hand instead of their right, would you?

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

As long as you're not a bigot, you're good!

Whew!

I'm not in the conservative bucket myself -- with or without quotes. I just mentioned this thread to my kids, actually. At the same time, these were their responses, as to whether they would go to WDW on Gay Days:

DD7: Uh, yeah. Why wouldn't I?
DS9: No way.

When I asked DS why he wouldn't, he said: "Duh -- because it would be more crowded!"

DS... my future WDW trip planner! LOL!

 

[Reddog1134]

My little girl became enthusiastic about writing a fan letter to one of the writers of the show. I was amazed how hard it was to find a mailing address for her (in fact I never did) and looked for online fan communities for My Little Pony to look for an answer. The demographics weren't what I expected.

 

[Mitzicat]

, I would say that that is not a gay/straight issue...its a proper decorum issue.

Amen to this...I had more of a problem with the straight teenage couples acting out adult films in the queue than the gay couples/families. I was shocked at the number of kids making out and not just a quick peck on the lips, I'm talking full-on tonsil hockey. I found it a rather enjoyable weekend and met some really great folks while standing in lines.

Oh...the red shirt thing....make sure you read some of them. Very funny...saw a group of guys and one female. All the guys had shirts on that had cute little Disney-esque sayings on them that alluded to them being gay, but the single female had a shirt on that said "I'm not gay...I'm just here for the churros!"

 

[plumsiren]

Whew!

I'm not in the conservative bucket myself -- with or without quotes. I just mentioned this thread to my kids, actually. At the same time, these were their responses, as to whether they would go to WDW on Gay Days:

DD7: Uh, yeah. Why wouldn't I?
DS9: No way.

When I asked DS why he wouldn't, he said: "Duh -- because it would be more crowded!"

DS... my future WDW trip planner! LOL!

Get that boy a binder and some sheet protectors ASAP!

 

[ArmchairDetective]

Homosexual here.

Please let me know when there will be no straight people in the park so I can go and not be stared at, whispered about, etc. JK, NOBODY cared that I was gay at Disney World in March or on the two cruises I went on this year.

I heard a mom tell her kid that my daughter "had two moms." The kid said, "She's lucky!" If you were that mother in line, I will have you know that your kid made me cry and I looked like an idiot riding the Jungle Cruise.

Out of all the places I go, I feel most accepted at Disney.

 

[jon18uk]

The main day for Gay days is the first Saturday in June at the magic kingdom. We spent the day there as a gay couple back in 2006 and had a great time, very friendly crowd. Stood on the steps at front of Cinderella castle just before afternoon parade and all I could see was red t-shirts! Guys were calling out a Diva to Cruella De Vil instead of booing her than day. Was great fun and the only time I have done park opening all the way through to park closing, I think we rode every single attraction in MK that day and we had some great conversations in queue lines

 

[jsal318]

Is it really that hard to say to a child who questions why 2 men or 2 women are kissing/holdinghands, "Sometimes 2 men/women love each other, Susie, just like Mommy and Daddy do." There, short and sweet.

Exactly.

 

[MichiganDVC]

AGREED that was a stretch and one bettered not thought of. No excuses...that was not a good example...sorry. All I was trying to say, as a parent I DO NOT AGREE that homosexuality is a subject my kids need to worry about right now. I don't want to discourage them, I don't want to promote it...its a NON ISSUE for them and I would love for it to remain that way until we as a family feel its time to talk about it...if we ever were asked...we never were by the oldest.

And I do NOT want to walk into something and it BECOME an issue w/o we as parents knowing it is possible.

Why would they ever "worry about it?" Did you "worry" about homosexuality when you were a kid? Let me let you in on a little secret...kids who are "worried" about homosexuality are probably gay and terrified that parents (like you) will kick them out of the house.

For SOME people- it is a big deal. For some families- couples are man and woman.
For my family, it is a big deal and we won't go in June.
If the idea of a heterosexual man wanting to protect his kids makes you feel uncomfortable, then don't read a post from a conservative standpoint

I hope the farm you live on doesn't have any neighbors in site, your TV channels are very restricted, and your children are homeschooled. Because otherwise, you won't be able to "protect" your children from the gays and other unsavory elements of society.

If I was concerned about my children witnessing something I do not want them to, particularly if they can read, I would take caution. I am not a homophobe; meaning I am not scared of gay people. (phobia means to have a fear of something, not because you disagree or do not condone)

I beg to differ. I think homophobia is really an internal matter. People who "fear" homosexuality really fear it in themselves, not in others.

Oh lord. It has nothing to do with your values. Refusing to tell a child that two women can love each other when they see two women holding hands is like refusing to tell them that Muslim people exist when you see a mosque. It's right there in front of them. Just because you don't agree with it doesn't make it untrue.

Can I get an AMEN?

 

[slickpoetry]

Oh lord. It has nothing to do with your values. Refusing to tell a child that two women can love each other when they see two women holding hands is like refusing to tell them that Muslim people exist when you see a mosque. It's right there in front of them. Just because you don't agree with it doesn't make it untrue.

This thread has probably outlived its usefullness for the OP, but I had to agree with this. As a parent I can't imagine trying to "hide" things like this from my kids. They have eyes; they notice things as they are presented. It is self-evident that some people are gay. When my kid has a question about it, I'll answer it. A child that is raised in such a sheltered way continues the fear and hate that come with ignorance.

 

[Benbuck6]

actually, I honestly just wanted to know if this was like "Night of Joy" where you NOTICED the difference in the crowd or as mentioned before a "Cheer Convention/Competition" done that and they were annoying, wont do it again.

but maybe just maybe I can learn something...

tol·er·ate [tol-uh-reyt]
verb (used with object), tol·er·at·ed, tol·er·at·ing.
1. to allow the existence, presence, practice, or act of without prohibition or hindrance; permit.
2. to endure without repugnance; put up with: I can tolerate laziness, but not incompetence.

I have always considered myself tolerant, as in I don't boycott Disney bc of Gay Days or believe Disney needs to handle it any differently than they do...Whatever. I tolerate some things about my 14 year old that I don't "get" all the time but whatever...he's a good kid. It means I allow it in my life even though I don't like it all the time or understand it all the time or believe in it all the time. Intolerance means I don't accept something or allow it in my life whatsoever.

So, basically am I asking those who ARE NOT the person I am to tolerate me...YES!!! All my quirks and who I am. I am ADD, even as an adult - cant help it. I have 3 windows in my office that the blinds REMAIN shut ALL THE TIME because it could literally cause me to waste an ENTIRE day of work. But my wife tolerates me even when I am jumping from conversation to conversation. Tolerate my conservative, ADD, Christian, over protective Dad self.

I don't think much of these discussions have ANYTHING to do about "tolerance" but being right and proving a point. Maybe if could all just be honest and be more focused tolerance than being right and proving our points --- well, I think we would learn a ton about each other.

Sorry my ADD rant