California Family Minute

Since the California State Legislature took it upon itself to redefine gender, it was only a matter of time before a school full of teenagers would create an oddity out of it.

Rebeca Arellano and Haileigh Adams were crowned the Homecoming “King” and Queen last weekend at Patrick Henry (San Diego) High School. Voted in by their fellow classmates, the lesbian couple remarked that they’ve received an “abundance of support” from their families and friends, and even from school faculty.

“Today school is a bit better because of you girls,” one teacher was reported to have said to the couple.

Unfortunately, the circumstances that have contributed to the girls’ lesbianism are far from positive. Most typically, there may be scars from family dysfunction, or physical, sexual, or emotional trauma that have taken place in a young girl’s life.  

Teenagers are especially motivated in the breaking of norms, as this developmental season of their lives is all about separating and creating self-identity. Expanding their horizons - stretching the envelope - helps them sense some gain of personal power. 

However, honoring and exalting this lesbian couple may be adding to the layers of falsehoods they are using to cover the wounds suffered earlier.  

Arellano posted a statement to those who opposed her on her Facebook wall that read: "For all the girls who think tradition should be continued, go back to the kitchen, stop having sex before you're married, get out of school and job system, don't have an opinion, don't own any property, give up the right to marry who you love, don't vote, and allow your husband to do whatever he pleases to you. Think about the meaning of tradition when you use it in your argument against us."

Ouch. Miss Arellano seems to be rejecting an extreme, and in doing so is adopting its counter opposite. I suggest that neither scenario offers freedom, and sadly, we can be confident that a lifestyle chosen in response to mistreatment and stereotypes will hold no promise of happiness.

Finally, public schools have teachers who are excellent mentors for our children and grandchildren, and they also hire faculty who give no attention to the consequences of ideas. If you choose to place your children in these schools, please exercise your God-given responsibility by getting to know teachers and administrators. Become aware of your kids‘ curriculum, and affirm it or counter it with worldview discussions in your home.