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>Sexuality is not "part of the equation" when saying you are married. Unless you say you are straight married.

• soganess 4y ago
  When would you say that to a kid? Honestly. Odds are incredibly high the kid lives in a straight household. If you just say you are married, the child will understand that your family unit is like their family unit. Without some kind of prompting, how many kids have ever asked a teacher if they are straight? It is assumed. Assuming a gay Florida teacher was even willing to risk their job by placing a picture of their partner on their desk. Saying they are married in that situation would likely invite questions. And that is okay, kids should be able to ask questions! The default is transparent and socially accepted. All other configurations are visible, divergent, and sexualized.
  • yeetawayhn 4y ago
    >If you just say you are married, the child will understand that your family unit is like their family unit. Obviously not, since married encompasses more than that. If you are married to someone of the same gender or agender, then you are still married.
    • soganess 4y ago
      Obergefell v. Hodges happened in 2015. With the current make up of the supreme court, I wouldn't be shocked if it was reversed before 2025. Florida was one of the 14 states forced to recognized same-sex marriage as a result of Obergefell. 8 y/o is the age of a 3rd grader. Some of the very kids we are talking about are older than the precedent. While I wish it wasn't the case, that "obviously" is doing a lot of lifting.