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Teach your kids why Pride Month is celebrated

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Teach your kids why Pride Month is celebrated

"Kids might not bring things up themselves, but they might notice and be curious about what they see out in the world."

The celebration of Pride Month serves as a great opportunity to teach our children about equal rights.

The month-long celebration is honoured in different parts of the globe. Most people use this time to commemorate the LGBTQ+ civil rights movement. Additionally, people also celebrate this event intending to uplift the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people.

Pride Month and the Pride Movement are essential matters that people must be aware of. It is also important to include children in the celebration of this particular event and educate them on LGBTQ+ inclusivity.

Any time is a good time to open a conversation with kids on what LGBTQ+ is all about. However, June is especially the best opportunity to start and open the discussion about this matter.

During this time, people from across the globe celebrate pride month. They also use this month to commemorate the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. With this, people increase awareness of LGBTQ+ history, identity, and community.

To make the conversation with kids engaging and smoother, here are a few things about LGBTQ+ that you should know about:

What Is Pride Month?

First of all, you must know the facts. Before talking to kids about Pride, it will be best for you to know and understand it yourself.

Pride Month is a joyful celebration and profound reminder that LGBTQ+ people exist with everyone. Just like anyone else, they deserve the same rights and privileges.

You can be proud to be part of the LGBTQ+ community and support them anytime. However, June is a special month to celebrate and show support to members of the LGBTQ+.

How the Celebration Got Its Name

There is a double meaning to why people call it “Pride.”

It was originally an acronym that stands for Personal Rights in Defense and Education. Its organisation started in 1966 and aimed to fight for equal rights for the LGBTQ+ community in California.

Additionally, pride can also be defined as the consciousness of one’s dignity. In conclusion, people use the word pride to honour the organisation and be proud of who we are.

The Meaning Behind LGBTQ+ Flag

As we all know, the LGBTQ+ community uses the rainbow flag to symbolise their pride and identity as members of the organisation. A man named Gilbert Baked designed the LGBTQ+ flag in 1998. He created the flag and participated in San Francisco’s Gay Freedom Celebration.

What does each colour symbolise?

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Pink – sexuality

Red – life

Orange – healing

Yellow – sun

Green – nature

Turquoise – art

Indigo – harmony

Violet – soul

The most recent rainbow flag includes pink and blue, symbolising transgender people. Additionally, black and brown were added to represent black and Latinx people.

Pride Month Started on June 28, 1969

We commemorate Pride Month in June to also honour the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. It marked the beginning of the gay rights movement, which started on the 28th of June 1969.

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Although several people were arrested, the determination of the people involved sparked something bigger. Those who witnessed the Stonewall Riots consider the event as a turning point in the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.

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The Importance of Pride

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Pride is essential as it creates a safe space for every individual. It promotes self-affirmation, dignity, equality, and increased visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people as a social group.

Pride is also about human rights. They aim to empower members of the LGBTQ+ community to reclaim the rights and freedoms they are denied.

How to Initiate a Conversation About Pride and LGBTQ+ With Kids

Here are some tips from Care.com that will help you start a conversation about Pride and LGBTQ+ with children.

  • State the Facts

Words from adults are what most likely strike in the mind of children forever. Because of this, you must educate yourself with facts about Pride Month. Do this before starting a conversation about it with your kids.

  • Initiate the conversation

At first, your children may be hesitant in bringing up the topics of Pride Month. Because of this, you must prepare facts and start the talk yourself. According to Parker Morris, a therapist specialising in working with LGBTQ+ individuals and couples,

“Kids might not bring things up themselves, but they might notice and be curious about what they see out in the world.”

  • Keep the Talk Simple

You do not have to give your kids every detail about Pride Month. You only need to teach them about the celebration’s importance. If they ask for more information, you can discuss the history of Pride Month with them.

  • Maintain a Positive Stance

Some parts of LGBTQ+ history can be painful and difficult, which can be hard to explain to children. It will be better to educate kids from a place of positivity and acceptance at a young age.

  • Prepare to Keep the Conversation Going

Keep in mind that talking about Pride and LGBTQ+ is not a one-time conversation. These kinds of discussions can happen anytime in the future.

This article is published with the permission of theAsianparent Singapore.

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