In my high school, I’ve noticed an increasing number of students being influenced to adopt the LGBTQ lifestyle. In middle school, I only saw one person who identified as a “furry”, but now I observe dozens of students in my high school deciding they are gay. Some of these students are isolated and sad, and their friends encourage bad behaviors.
This trend isn’t limited to my school. Social media, TV, and movies often promote the LGBTQ lifestyle, encouraging young people to adopt it. For instance, last summer at a Boys and Girls Club camp, I had an incident with a counselor. I called her “she” because she is female and wore girls’ clothing. She was offended, stating her pronouns were “he/they,” and reported me because she was offended. I was unaware of her preferred pronouns, but no matter what, if a person is born female, I will always call her “she.” Seeing people pretend to be a sex that they are not makes me feel sorry for them and sad for everyone because it creates confusion.
My school actively promotes Pride events with flags and activities that celebrate the LGBTQ lifestyle year-round. The library stocks books that highlight gay and transgender identities, and librarians encourage students to read them. I find it troubling that school leaders and librarians are promoting the LGBTQ lifestyle to young people, and I believe this should not continue. Parents should pay close attention to what their children are being exposed to in school, as these influences are right out in the open.
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Protecting children from the LGBTQ Agenda
If these confused students were my friends, I would tell them they are loved by God and encourage them to seek help for their depression. I would pray for their healing, urge them to believe in God, and suggest they surround themselves with positive influences.
The rapid spread of the LGBTQ lifestyle among teens is like a virus and should concern us all. I plan to pray for everyone affected and hope for positive change.