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By *ara J OP TV/TS
over a year ago
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A survey of sexuality by YouGov of 2000 adults had some interesting findings.
* Only 36 % of people aged 18-24 identify as "completely heterosexual"
* 48% identify as homosexual or open to same-sex relations
Interesting how the numbers change with age.
* 50% of people 25-34 identify as completely straight, rising to 67 % of 45-54s and 78% of over-55s
It looks like the generation growing up in the era of equality is a lot more open to their own sense of diversity
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over a year ago
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It makes sense. A lot of guys in here still put straight when really they are bi. Seems they're unwilling to admit it to themselves.
It took me until I hit my late twenties before I was able to admit it to myself.
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over a year ago
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Im still listed as straight as the thought or sucking another guy turns me on, but im yet to arrange a meet to try it, so i am still straight - not that i care for being labelled bi etc but when i have an experience and if i enjoy and want more then ill change the profile to bisexual x |
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"A survey of sexuality by YouGov of 2000 adults had some interesting findings.
* Only 36 % of people aged 18-24 identify as "completely heterosexual"
* 48% identify as homosexual or open to same-sex relations
Interesting how the numbers change with age.
* 50% of people 25-34 identify as completely straight, rising to 67 % of 45-54s and 78% of over-55s
It looks like the generation growing up in the era of equality is a lot more open to their own sense of diversity
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"A survey of sexuality by YouGov of 2000 adults had some interesting findings.
* Only 36 % of people aged 18-24 identify as "completely heterosexual"
* 48% identify as homosexual or open to same-sex relations
Interesting how the numbers change with age.
* 50% of people 25-34 identify as completely straight, rising to 67 % of 45-54s and 78% of over-55s
It looks like the generation growing up in the era of equality is a lot more open to their own sense of diversity
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Am I the only one wondering where the other 18% is gone? |
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"A survey of sexuality by YouGov of 2000 adults had some interesting findings.
* Only 36 % of people aged 18-24 identify as "completely heterosexual"
* 48% identify as homosexual or open to same-sex relations
Interesting how the numbers change with age.
* 50% of people 25-34 identify as completely straight, rising to 67 % of 45-54s and 78% of over-55s
It looks like the generation growing up in the era of equality is a lot more open to their own sense of diversity
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Millennial sexual revolution due to easy access to Internet which means see different ways of life from the young age (porn, bisexual etc)
TBH nothing surprising  |
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over a year ago
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"Yeah and there’s all these new categories or boxes today: pansexual. Asexual, polysexual, gorysexual etc  Wtf is gorysexual ??"
You know I googled it and everything and can’t find it. It was definitely on the poster at Bristol sex clinic though  |
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" Wtf is gorysexual ??
You can only be sexually aroused or attracted to by zombie girls with their intestines hanging out.
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Is that it? Are you a subscriber? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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My daughter 17 says that they comply to what they feel is now normal ... she was the only girl in here year to openly say say was heterosexual and fancied just guys lol but 2 years on most are 18 now, as they find themselves it's a total turn around tbf |
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"My daughter 17 says that they comply to what they feel is now normal ... she was the only girl in here year to openly say say was heterosexual and fancied just guys lol but 2 years on most are 18 now, as they find themselves it's a total turn around tbf "
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"A survey of sexuality by YouGov of 2000 adults had some interesting findings.
* Only 36 % of people aged 18-24 identify as "completely heterosexual"
* 48% identify as homosexual or open to same-sex relations
Interesting how the numbers change with age.
* 50% of people 25-34 identify as completely straight, rising to 67 % of 45-54s and 78% of over-55s
It looks like the generation growing up in the era of equality is a lot more open to their own sense of diversity
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Or you could look at it from another angle - you could say that as people get older they’ve stopped ‘experimenting’ and are just happy to be getting a bog-standard shag with the opposite sex. Or older people are less likely to admit to anything other that straight sex. Or younger people are so eager (or desperate) they’ll try anything with anyone. Or the whole survey is shite and only reliant on people being honest .. I’m rarely honest in a survey.
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In fact, I’ll go as far to say that it worries me that kids are being are being subjected to propaganda at a time when they are impressionable to identify as homosexual instead of being allowed to make their minds up. |
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By *ara J OP TV/TS
over a year ago
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"In fact, I’ll go as far to say that it worries me that kids are being are being subjected to propaganda at a time when they are impressionable to identify as homosexual instead of being allowed to make their minds up. "
Lolol on a website for swingers lolol |
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"In fact, I’ll go as far to say that it worries me that kids are being are being subjected to propaganda at a time when they are impressionable to identify as homosexual instead of being allowed to make their minds up. "
Nothing unusual about this because when I was young you said you were heterosexual (if you were gay) just to fit in now kids are saying they're bisexual because it's the expected normal! |
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"A survey of sexuality by YouGov of 2000 adults had some interesting findings.
* Only 36 % of people aged 18-24 identify as "completely heterosexual"
* 48% identify as homosexual or open to same-sex relations
Interesting how the numbers change with age.
* 50% of people 25-34 identify as completely straight, rising to 67 % of 45-54s and 78% of over-55s
It looks like the generation growing up in the era of equality is a lot more open to their own sense of diversity
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It's in their jeans |
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"A survey of sexuality by YouGov of 2000 adults had some interesting findings.
* Only 36 % of people aged 18-24 identify as "completely heterosexual"
* 48% identify as homosexual or open to same-sex relations
Interesting how the numbers change with age.
* 50% of people 25-34 identify as completely straight, rising to 67 % of 45-54s and 78% of over-55s
It looks like the generation growing up in the era of equality is a lot more open to their own sense of diversity
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To be fair, 2000 is a tiny pool to get any useful statistics from, I doubt the amount of people open to same sex relationships is anywhere near 48%, probably more like 5 to 10 maximum.
However, people becoming more open minded and accepting is always a good thing |
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I work with young people (under 30) and quite a few identify as Bi or gay.
They're not tucked away in a blanket of denial.
I admire them and hope that it is something that people will eventually not bat an eye about.
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"In fact, I’ll go as far to say that it worries me that kids are being are being subjected to propaganda at a time when they are impressionable to identify as homosexual instead of being allowed to make their minds up. "
I agree with this. I don’t think that children should be having any kind of teachings on the expectations of sex/relationships; especially not at the ages of 5-8.
Life is confusing enough for children. We should educate in subjects that matter. If there are no expectations for one to be hetero/monogamous/trans or whatever the general expectations are: then they’ll fit whatever mould that they deem fits them. |
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"In fact, I’ll go as far to say that it worries me that kids are being are being subjected to propaganda at a time when they are impressionable to identify as homosexual instead of being allowed to make their minds up. "
Propaganda?
Good grief! It's a person's sexuality!
From an early age, children are bombarded with heteronormal images and expectations, that's how society is, when a diverse representation is shown, that's propaganda?
No, it's just representative of the world that we live in. |
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"In fact, I’ll go as far to say that it worries me that kids are being are being subjected to propaganda at a time when they are impressionable to identify as homosexual instead of being allowed to make their minds up.
Propaganda?
Good grief! It's a person's sexuality!
From an early age, children are bombarded with heteronormal images and expectations, that's how society is, when a diverse representation is shown, that's propaganda?
No, it's just representative of the world that we live in. "
No it’s not representative, that’s the point. According to the ONS 2% of the population above 16 identify as homosexual, yet in the survey above 48% do. Bit of a difference. |
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"In fact, I’ll go as far to say that it worries me that kids are being are being subjected to propaganda at a time when they are impressionable to identify as homosexual instead of being allowed to make their minds up.
Propaganda?
Good grief! It's a person's sexuality!
From an early age, children are bombarded with heteronormal images and expectations, that's how society is, when a diverse representation is shown, that's propaganda?
No, it's just representative of the world that we live in. "
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"In fact, I’ll go as far to say that it worries me that kids are being are being subjected to propaganda at a time when they are impressionable to identify as homosexual instead of being allowed to make their minds up.
Propaganda?
Good grief! It's a person's sexuality!
From an early age, children are bombarded with heteronormal images and expectations, that's how society is, when a diverse representation is shown, that's propaganda?
No, it's just representative of the world that we live in.
No it’s not representative, that’s the point. According to the ONS 2% of the population above 16 identify as homosexual, yet in the survey above 48% do. Bit of a difference. "
Have you thought that maybe the results are because young people feel more able to accept and to explore their sexuality than previous generations unencumbered by shame? That perhaps these figures are more representative?
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"In fact, I’ll go as far to say that it worries me that kids are being are being subjected to propaganda at a time when they are impressionable to identify as homosexual instead of being allowed to make their minds up.
Propaganda?
Good grief! It's a person's sexuality!
From an early age, children are bombarded with heteronormal images and expectations, that's how society is, when a diverse representation is shown, that's propaganda?
No, it's just representative of the world that we live in.
No it’s not representative, that’s the point. According to the ONS 2% of the population above 16 identify as homosexual, yet in the survey above 48% do. Bit of a difference.
Have you thought that maybe the results are because young people feel more able to accept and to explore their sexuality than previous generations unencumbered by shame? That perhaps these figures are more representative?
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Absolutely. I have little doubt that 2% is low. I’m pretty convinced it’s nowhere near 48% though.
Have you not thought that the disparity could be down to kids being told that it’s cool to be gay? For the ones that are truly gay, great. For those not, where does that leave them? |
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Possible pedantary alert on my part, but why does heterosexual get a qualifier?
Is it a recent survey? I'd be interested to see the results, but can't find it online. |
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"In fact, I’ll go as far to say that it worries me that kids are being are being subjected to propaganda at a time when they are impressionable to identify as homosexual instead of being allowed to make their minds up.
Propaganda?
Good grief! It's a person's sexuality!
From an early age, children are bombarded with heteronormal images and expectations, that's how society is, when a diverse representation is shown, that's propaganda?
No, it's just representative of the world that we live in.
No it’s not representative, that’s the point. According to the ONS 2% of the population above 16 identify as homosexual, yet in the survey above 48% do. Bit of a difference.
Have you thought that maybe the results are because young people feel more able to accept and to explore their sexuality than previous generations unencumbered by shame? That perhaps these figures are more representative?
Absolutely. I have little doubt that 2% is low. I’m pretty convinced it’s nowhere near 48% though.
Have you not thought that the disparity could be down to kids being told that it’s cool to be gay? For the ones that are truly gay, great. For those not, where does that leave them?"
Perhaps bi, certainly older and wiser. Surely it's better that than those that are gay or bi spending their lives being ashamed or repressed.
Judging from the current state of society though, it certainly isn't 'cool' to be gay, acceptable is a stretch sometimes. |
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"In fact, I’ll go as far to say that it worries me that kids are being are being subjected to propaganda at a time when they are impressionable to identify as homosexual instead of being allowed to make their minds up.
Propaganda?
Good grief! It's a person's sexuality!
From an early age, children are bombarded with heteronormal images and expectations, that's how society is, when a diverse representation is shown, that's propaganda?
No, it's just representative of the world that we live in.
No it’s not representative, that’s the point. According to the ONS 2% of the population above 16 identify as homosexual, yet in the survey above 48% do. Bit of a difference.
Have you thought that maybe the results are because young people feel more able to accept and to explore their sexuality than previous generations unencumbered by shame? That perhaps these figures are more representative?
Absolutely. I have little doubt that 2% is low. I’m pretty convinced it’s nowhere near 48% though.
Have you not thought that the disparity could be down to kids being told that it’s cool to be gay? For the ones that are truly gay, great. For those not, where does that leave them?
Perhaps bi, certainly older and wiser. Surely it's better that than those that are gay or bi spending their lives being ashamed or repressed.
Judging from the current state of society though, it certainly isn't 'cool' to be gay, acceptable is a stretch sometimes. "
Well that’s certainly not what I see with my own kids. I’ve done two prides with them and their mates this year already. It’s more than acceptable to them and I have no problem with that. Nobody should be ashamed of who they are.
I’m not sure if you have kids or not, but I can’t tell you how often they have groups come round to school to talk to them. Whether it’s homosexuality, transsexualism or whatever. It makes me uncomfortable when well funded groups start poking their noses into kids lives telling them what they should or shouldn’t be. Let them make up their own minds in a neutral and accepting environment. |
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By *ara J OP TV/TS
over a year ago
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"In fact, I’ll go as far to say that it worries me that kids are being are being subjected to propaganda at a time when they are impressionable to identify as homosexual instead of being allowed to make their minds up.
Propaganda?
Good grief! It's a person's sexuality!
From an early age, children are bombarded with heteronormal images and expectations, that's how society is, when a diverse representation is shown, that's propaganda?
No, it's just representative of the world that we live in.
No it’s not representative, that’s the point. According to the ONS 2% of the population above 16 identify as homosexual, yet in the survey above 48% do. Bit of a difference.
Have you thought that maybe the results are because young people feel more able to accept and to explore their sexuality than previous generations unencumbered by shame? That perhaps these figures are more representative?
Absolutely. I have little doubt that 2% is low. I’m pretty convinced it’s nowhere near 48% though.
Have you not thought that the disparity could be down to kids being told that it’s cool to be gay? For the ones that are truly gay, great. For those not, where does that leave them?"
You object to children learning that being gay, bi or straight is nothing to be ashamed of? |
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"In fact, I’ll go as far to say that it worries me that kids are being are being subjected to propaganda at a time when they are impressionable to identify as homosexual instead of being allowed to make their minds up.
Propaganda?
Good grief! It's a person's sexuality!
From an early age, children are bombarded with heteronormal images and expectations, that's how society is, when a diverse representation is shown, that's propaganda?
No, it's just representative of the world that we live in.
No it’s not representative, that’s the point. According to the ONS 2% of the population above 16 identify as homosexual, yet in the survey above 48% do. Bit of a difference.
Have you thought that maybe the results are because young people feel more able to accept and to explore their sexuality than previous generations unencumbered by shame? That perhaps these figures are more representative?
Absolutely. I have little doubt that 2% is low. I’m pretty convinced it’s nowhere near 48% though.
Have you not thought that the disparity could be down to kids being told that it’s cool to be gay? For the ones that are truly gay, great. For those not, where does that leave them?
You object to children learning that being gay, bi or straight is nothing to be ashamed of? "
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"In fact, I’ll go as far to say that it worries me that kids are being are being subjected to propaganda at a time when they are impressionable to identify as homosexual instead of being allowed to make their minds up.
Propaganda?
Good grief! It's a person's sexuality!
From an early age, children are bombarded with heteronormal images and expectations, that's how society is, when a diverse representation is shown, that's propaganda?
No, it's just representative of the world that we live in.
No it’s not representative, that’s the point. According to the ONS 2% of the population above 16 identify as homosexual, yet in the survey above 48% do. Bit of a difference.
Have you thought that maybe the results are because young people feel more able to accept and to explore their sexuality than previous generations unencumbered by shame? That perhaps these figures are more representative?
Absolutely. I have little doubt that 2% is low. I’m pretty convinced it’s nowhere near 48% though.
Have you not thought that the disparity could be down to kids being told that it’s cool to be gay? For the ones that are truly gay, great. For those not, where does that leave them?
You object to children learning that being gay, bi or straight is nothing to be ashamed of? "
I kind of object to this being this being done in school, kids need to focus on education.
I teach my kids acceptance and to keep an open mind, that’s my job, schools I believe should stick to maths and English etc |
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I was sort of outed to a few of my work colleagues with my bi crossdressing. The one younger guy, who's ex forces I thought, would be funny about it, actually turned out to be the most supportive. It could be that I served in the 80s so we get on from that perspective but I can't imagine that my old mates from the Army would be that open-minded
We also have a lesbian who works with us and when she first started never once hid the fact that she's gay, but I must admit the majority in our office are young so it doesn't surprise me, that there is a tolerant attitude towards diverse lifestyle. |
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"In fact, I’ll go as far to say that it worries me that kids are being are being subjected to propaganda at a time when they are impressionable to identify as homosexual instead of being allowed to make their minds up.
Propaganda?
Good grief! It's a person's sexuality!
From an early age, children are bombarded with heteronormal images and expectations, that's how society is, when a diverse representation is shown, that's propaganda?
No, it's just representative of the world that we live in.
No it’s not representative, that’s the point. According to the ONS 2% of the population above 16 identify as homosexual, yet in the survey above 48% do. Bit of a difference.
Have you thought that maybe the results are because young people feel more able to accept and to explore their sexuality than previous generations unencumbered by shame? That perhaps these figures are more representative?
Absolutely. I have little doubt that 2% is low. I’m pretty convinced it’s nowhere near 48% though.
Have you not thought that the disparity could be down to kids being told that it’s cool to be gay? For the ones that are truly gay, great. For those not, where does that leave them?
You object to children learning that being gay, bi or straight is nothing to be ashamed of?
I kind of object to this being this being done in school, kids need to focus on education.
I teach my kids acceptance and to keep an open mind, that’s my job, schools I believe should stick to maths and English etc"
School is so much more than the classical education that you're talking about, it's about social skills, learning how to interact with their peers and dealing with authority as well as so much more.
I appreciate and recognise that you are looking after your children's social upbringing but not everyone does and having the lesson reiterated isn't a bad thing surely?
I do much the same as you do but I see having it reinforced in an educational setting as a positive thing. |
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"In fact, I’ll go as far to say that it worries me that kids are being are being subjected to propaganda at a time when they are impressionable to identify as homosexual instead of being allowed to make their minds up.
Propaganda?
Good grief! It's a person's sexuality!
From an early age, children are bombarded with heteronormal images and expectations, that's how society is, when a diverse representation is shown, that's propaganda?
No, it's just representative of the world that we live in.
No it’s not representative, that’s the point. According to the ONS 2% of the population above 16 identify as homosexual, yet in the survey above 48% do. Bit of a difference.
Have you thought that maybe the results are because young people feel more able to accept and to explore their sexuality than previous generations unencumbered by shame? That perhaps these figures are more representative?
Absolutely. I have little doubt that 2% is low. I’m pretty convinced it’s nowhere near 48% though.
Have you not thought that the disparity could be down to kids being told that it’s cool to be gay? For the ones that are truly gay, great. For those not, where does that leave them?
You object to children learning that being gay, bi or straight is nothing to be ashamed of?
I kind of object to this being this being done in school, kids need to focus on education.
I teach my kids acceptance and to keep an open mind, that’s my job, schools I believe should stick to maths and English etc
School is so much more than the classical education that you're talking about, it's about social skills, learning how to interact with their peers and dealing with authority as well as so much more.
I appreciate and recognise that you are looking after your children's social upbringing but not everyone does and having the lesson reiterated isn't a bad thing surely?
I do much the same as you do but I see having it reinforced in an educational setting as a positive thing. "
That’s what I see as part of the problem with schools these days, they should focus on the basics of education. Parents should do the social stuff |
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That’s what I see as part of the problem with schools these days, they should focus on the basics of education. Parents should do the social stuff"
I disagree with you on that point but that's a completely different topic!
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"No education at all about relationships, sex etc in school?
I tend to think education is really important and isn't something to be left only in the hands of parents."
Sex education has always been part of school, but school days are getting shorter and new things to educate kids about it’s just diluting the proper education , there might be something new in a few years then something else in 10 years, schools stick to education and parents social education |
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"No education at all about relationships, sex etc in school?
I tend to think education is really important and isn't something to be left only in the hands of parents.
Sex education has always been part of school, but school days are getting shorter and new things to educate kids about it’s just diluting the proper education , there might be something new in a few years then something else in 10 years, schools stick to education and parents social education "
And what if the parent is a massive bigot.... |
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By *ara J OP TV/TS
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"No education at all about relationships, sex etc in school?
I tend to think education is really important and isn't something to be left only in the hands of parents.
Sex education has always been part of school, but school days are getting shorter and new things to educate kids about it’s just diluting the proper education , there might be something new in a few years then something else in 10 years, schools stick to education and parents social education "
So you want schools to cease education about families, relationships etc? |
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"No education at all about relationships, sex etc in school?
I tend to think education is really important and isn't something to be left only in the hands of parents.
Sex education has always been part of school, but school days are getting shorter and new things to educate kids about it’s just diluting the proper education , there might be something new in a few years then something else in 10 years, schools stick to education and parents social education
And what if the parent is a massive bigot...."
Then they are wankers, but that fact shouldn’t limit my kids education |
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"No education at all about relationships, sex etc in school?
I tend to think education is really important and isn't something to be left only in the hands of parents.
Sex education has always been part of school, but school days are getting shorter and new things to educate kids about it’s just diluting the proper education , there might be something new in a few years then something else in 10 years, schools stick to education and parents social education
So you want schools to cease education about families, relationships etc?"
I’m a father and take that job very seriously and that is part of it and what I do |
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"And what about those kids whose parents don't take their role seriously?"
Well it won’t matter what the school teaches then, most kids follow there parents.
Even so just because they are shit parents why should that effect my boys education |
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"No education at all about relationships, sex etc in school?
I tend to think education is really important and isn't something to be left only in the hands of parents.
Sex education has always been part of school, but school days are getting shorter and new things to educate kids about it’s just diluting the proper education , there might be something new in a few years then something else in 10 years, schools stick to education and parents social education
And what if the parent is a massive bigot...."
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"A survey of sexuality by YouGov of 2000 adults had some interesting findings.
* Only 36 % of people aged 18-24 identify as "completely heterosexual"
* 48% identify as homosexual or open to same-sex relations
Interesting how the numbers change with age.
* 50% of people 25-34 identify as completely straight, rising to 67 % of 45-54s and 78% of over-55s
It looks like the generation growing up in the era of equality is a lot more open to their own sense of diversity
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Is that from a survey in 2015?
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"Gay Times magazine revealed the findings on June 24 as "new research". Gay Times was one of the groups that commissioned YouGov to carry out the survey."
I think Mr Straight Monthly magazine may have different survey results to be fair |
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"Gay Times magazine revealed the findings on June 24 as "new research". Gay Times was one of the groups that commissioned YouGov to carry out the survey."
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By *ara J OP TV/TS
over a year ago
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"Gay Times magazine revealed the findings on June 24 as "new research". Gay Times was one of the groups that commissioned YouGov to carry out the survey.
I think Mr Straight Monthly magazine may have different survey results to be fair "
Then you do not understand how YouGov works - their reputation, and therefore their business, relies on their impartiality. |
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"Gay Times magazine revealed the findings on June 24 as "new research". Gay Times was one of the groups that commissioned YouGov to carry out the survey.
I think Mr Straight Monthly magazine may have different survey results to be fair
Then you do not understand how YouGov works - their reputation, and therefore their business, relies on their impartiality."
Ok but, and not trying to argue but I would be more inclined to go with Office of National Statistics ( ONS ) on this one as they seem to have done a far bigger survey and no body paid for it
And the results are massively different
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"Gay Times magazine revealed the findings on June 24 as "new research". Gay Times was one of the groups that commissioned YouGov to carry out the survey.
I think Mr Straight Monthly magazine may have different survey results to be fair
Then you do not understand how YouGov works - their reputation, and therefore their business, relies on their impartiality."
In general it's good practice to find out who funds/commissions surveys, published articles etc., as they can and do suggest that bias could play a part in how the results are interpreted and reported.
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I would suggest that a survey would need to be done to find out exactly where these 2000 participants where from. If you select one certain area or establishment to survey people you will always get skewed out comes. Was there a 50/50 mix of men and women at a certain % for those that work, in education, or nothing??? Or was it just a online survey which they hoped people would stumble across in which case not very scientific or really note worthy.... |
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By *ara J OP TV/TS
over a year ago
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"So if a young person identifies themselves as heterosexual does that mean it's time for them to be rededucated?
One has to wonder. "
Oh dear.
How irrational are you?
You seriously believe your sexuality is taught?
Who taught you yours?
Giving other people rights does not mean taking away yours. |
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