Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: PRIDE Month Some students are petitioning for the high school band to play at the PRIDE parade. I love all people and do not care. However, I live in a very religious and small town, Some families will be very upset. Should I allow them to play at the parade? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) I can empathize with this scenario because I, too, am from a small town. People who have never lived in a small town do not understand the implications of challenging religious views. Small towns are not closed-minded either (at least my town wasn't). When something nontraditional is implemented, there has to be time for the town's parents to warm-up. Slapping them in the face with a nontraditional event will cause a Sir Isaac Newton effect. Bands have parent meetings all the time. I would have a discussion and introduce this event to the parents. Speak from the point of education and inclusion so the parents that are blinded by perverse thoughts of homosexuality (small town thinkers). Here is where the rainbow truly shines, and minds are open. "Love thy neighbor," and it wouldn't hurt having the students in the back of the room like in Footloose. Have the Principal speak and give her perspective since the band will be representing the school. Have the Band director speak since parents have to chaperone passing out snacks and water. So... ultimately, you are including the parents in the parade. Once this is accomplished, you will hopefully obtain the support you are looking for.