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Thread #92467   Message #1769305
Posted By: freda underhill
26-Jun-06 - 09:33 AM
Thread Name: BS: 'Gay' parents?
Subject: RE: BS: 'Gay' parents?
Guest, the thought that people can be educated to have a different sexuality is based on the false idea that everything is learned, that there is no genetic inclination. Maybe you didnt mean that.

People who work in the areas of child protection like Lilyfestre and Ebbie, who has fostered, would have a better idea of social preventative measures. Like all social programs they require funding - government commitment. This is not popular in governments (like mine) that are not committed to funding many social programs. In countries like Sweden, Denmark etc, they have a greater commitment to looking after their populations, and so have fewer social problems.

In Australia we have had scandals involving pedophilia amongst closed communities such as churches. Our Ombudsman's office has taken on these churches and has imposed mandatory responses where there are allegations of child sexual abuse. The Ombudsman's office has consequently forced accountability and brought about significant change to churches and has made them a safer place for children of church goers. Where child abuse continues can be in organisations or communities that have their own internal power structures and standards. Groups like these can create & perpetuate their own cultures. Members of such communities need support so that they are aware that their rights are the same as all members of the country that they live in, and they need access to information they need to ensure that their human rights and legal entitlements are protected.

All children and young people need access to information about how to report sexual abuse.