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|location=Erie, IL | |location=Erie, IL | ||
|description_of_content=A book teaching diversity and discussing different family structures and types. Ages 4-7. One page states "some families have two moms or two dads." | |description_of_content=A book teaching diversity and discussing different family structures and types. Ages 4-7. One page states "some families have two moms or two dads." | ||
|description_of_incident=Several parents submitted written objections to the book, which was being used in Erie Elementary's diversity, tolerance and bullying curriculum. Their objections were religious in nature, alleging that the book was pushing the "homosexual agenda." Their objections had to due in part with the fact that the book was recommended by the Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network (GLSEN). Other parents voiced their support for retaining the book and a review committee also recommended keeping the book, but suggesting the school implement an opt-out policy for the lessons. | |description_of_incident=Several parents submitted written objections to the book, which was being used in Erie Elementary's diversity, tolerance and bullying curriculum. Their objections were religious in nature, alleging that the book was pushing the "homosexual agenda." Their objections had to due in part with the fact that the book was recommended by the Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network (GLSEN). Other parents voiced their support for retaining the book and a review committee also recommended keeping the book, but suggesting the school implement an opt-out policy for the lessons. | ||
|description_of_result=Book and GLSEN materials banned from district. | |description_of_result=Book and GLSEN materials banned from district. | ||
|image=S-THE-FAMILY-BOOK-large.jpg | |||
|source=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/01/the-family-book-todd-parr-banned-illinois-_n_1562989.html | |||
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