![]() ![]() Privately owned companies should not make major business decisions based on comments from Facebook bullies.It just adds fuel to an ever-growing fire. It would be nice if Highlights could have responded to their critics without perpetuating the stereotype that people who hold these beliefs are just stupid. Thanks to the Church, I know exactly what I want to say to my children about same-sex marriage when I decide it is time for them to learn about it, and until this week, Highlights was a publication that could support that discussion. That second sentence, about parents knowing best, is completely negated by the first sentence, which essentially paints conservative parents as behind-the-times bigots. The initial statement from Highlights about its readership's inability to discuss same-sex marriage with their children was an absolute cop-out that threw many of their loyal subscribers right under the bus. ![]() ![]() As a Catholic mom whose preschooler is obsessed with Highlights High Five, I have a lot of thoughts on this topic: We are committed to doing so as we plan future issues." The conversation has continued on Twitter, and it appears that Highlights will now be actively seeking submissions that represent same-sex parents. The final sentences of the second statement read as follows: "This conversation has helped us see that we can be more reflective of all kinds of families in our publications. We believe that parents know best when their family is ready to open conversation around the topic of same-sex families." When this statement did not meet the standards of those commenting to the Highlights Facebook page, a second one was published to the Highlights website. In the statement Highlights tries to defend itself, saying: "For much of our readership, the topic of same-sex marriage is still new, and parents are still learning how to approach the subject with their children, even the very little ones. Highlights then made a statement to its page, which appears to have been deleted, but screenshots of which are available in abundance online. All we know is that children have loved Hidden Pictures since the first feature in June 1946! Now, we even host Hidden Pictures puzzles challenges across the globe.This controversy erupted on Facebook early this week, after a same-sex couple contacted Highlights to ask why their family is not represented in any of the stories in any of the magazines Highlights publishes. Hidden Pictures puzzles are possibly the most popular feature in Highlights magazine, but it’s hard to decide which part of a Hidden Pictures puzzle is the most fun: the interesting and sometimes funny big scene, learning new words and then finding their pictures, or the great feeling you get when you find all the objects. From Spot’s newest adventure, to Tex and Indi’s relatable stories about school and family, children can always find their friends at Highlights. Children know and love their favorite characters from Highlights stories and can often see their own situations being told through the characters. Stories feature recurring characters that respect children and help them navigate their daily lives. Generations of children around the world have enjoyed the authentic voices in High Five and Highlights magazines that help reinforce English verbal skills. ![]()
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