Homosexual characters should be on Children's TV shows

Thanks I found it. Rebuttals "This is a 37.5% success rate" This is because they're children and haven't been exposed to it. Once you tell them they aren't exceedingly confused. They might be a bit agape because of the lack of exposure, but they understand for the most part. They say okay and move on. "One out of five children is 20%, or an F. It is observable that children do not begin to grasp their sexuality until the age of 10-12. " Your point from your original argument was that children would be confused by the very concept of gay couples not that they would truly grasp it. The younger kids were just hearing about this for the first time because they hadn't discussed it. With homosexuals on TV shows these kids would have known since they were three and that wouldn't be a discussion. Just as much of a fact as he sky being blue and bird's building nests. "This is but one example of many that could be provided of organizations who have a direct opposition to homosexuality." But just as any other religion there would be an increase in tolerance. I live in Brampton, Ontario which has a lot of Muslims in it. In my schools GSA which has not been shut down or greatly opposed. No one has a problem with it here. This is just one example. But if Muslims follow in christian foot steps then gradually they'll begin to accept gay people[1] just as everyone else did. "confused by sexuality" The thing about it is that though kids wouldn't know what sexuality was they would know that some families have mommies and daddies and others have two daddies. They're not thinking "oh look those two guys are gonna have sex" there just thinking "I like this show" and don't know that they're learning tolerance through it. That's why knowing Ellen is gay would make no difference for a 6 year old when it comes to role models, they just know that Ellen is a person who exists, but astronauts are cooler. A little boy on the other had who is gay even if he doesn't know it yet will much prefer Austin from a show he likes who is a gay character. "given the proper help, may channel these struggles into strength and growth." I feel like this argument is just making the best out of a bad situation. The kid might still get bullied, just for a different reason. I think that though some people might grow and strengthen from these experiences, I think it would be best to instead decrease the possibility for them to get severely harmed for something they can't control and instead if they're going to get bullied, let it be or something like being skinny or wearing glasses, something that can be altered though they can stand up for themselves and not let it get to them. "I find this quote exceedingly hypocritical after my opponent, in her very last paragraph" I'm sorry I couldn't find any studies on the matter, but in my defense I did have more than one from multiple different source. I'm going to post 23 and an article explaining why it matters[2][3]. "The Effects of Television on Children" It is true that it shouldn't, but it does. That's all that matters in this case. Yes we maybe we should completely pull the plug on TV, but all things are good in moderation. In conclusion, children benefit greatly from representation on television so we should include homosexuals on television shows for a more inclusive and safe future for all. I congratulate my opponent for such an excellent debate. Citation [1]http://wp.production.patheos.com... [2]https://www.buzzfeed.com... [3]http://www.wakemag.org...