Comments on: Visiting Vancouver

By: Kathy | Virtual Impax

Kathy | Virtual Impax — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:41:47 +0000

I think the ads are over the top. I used to show dogs in conformation and there are a LOT of “alternative lifestyle” people engaged in that activity. As a result, my kids not only knew about “gay” vs “”straight” – they also KNEW and conversed with gay men and women. That made the subject not so scary or even weird.

“What’s up with Brett and Gary, Mom?”

“Brett and Gary are life partners baby doll. That means that they love each other the way Mommy and Daddy love each other. We don’t know WHY – but I suspect it’s like how you don’t like chicken but your sister does. It’s just the way God made them. The Bible says it’s wrong – but the Bible also tells us it’s not our job to judge them – only to love them.”

As a result – being “gay” isn’t a big deal in my house. We are friends with gay couples – and one of my best friends in the world is a lesbian. NO BIG DEAL!

With that said – I think if my children were exposed to EITHER of those ads in a public place- especially at a young age – the whole conversation wouldn’t have been NEARLY as comfortable or natural. I’d hate to have ANY sex talk with a young child in front of either of those ads.

“What’s going on in the picture, Mommy?”

“Um… nothing natural OR beautiful baby!”

UGH!

What a shame – such beautiful scenery – the shot from the plane is SPECTACULAR!

By: Jannie Funster

Jannie Funster — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 03:53:25 +0000

If my child asked questions about those, I’d answer as honestly as I could. I would not feel as uncomfortable as I would’ve even 6 months ago having her see them, as we’ve had some birds and the bees chats since then, and those could help reinforce some of what we’ve talked about, STDs specifically.

P.S. Lose a little weight, will ya!

By: BunnygotBlog

BunnygotBlog — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:35:47 +0000

And about the ads. Sorry I got distracted with a call.

I think these ads are ridiculous in a public place. Better off used in educating then plastered in public places where small children see them.

To me, I could care less who sleeps with who or what sex. That is just something I find too personal and nobody’s business. I do not judge and do not think one’s sexual preference has a significance on their character.

By: BunnygotBlog

BunnygotBlog — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:24:53 +0000

I have never been there but it looks like a great place to visit. I have been to Montreal and liked it very much.

Great post and photos.

By: MomGrind

MomGrind — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:57:57 +0000

I know what you mean.

By: John Hoff - WpBlogHost

John Hoff - WpBlogHost — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:33:39 +0000

Ok, that sounds a little bit weird.

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:11:27 +0000

In regards to the ads. I have no problem with them and would have no problem with children seeing these ads. When we are comfortable with our bodies and we teach our children to be comfortable with their bodies and sexuality then there is not an issue.