We hope that this abbreviated list of myths and facts will be a useful tool with which to address common and destructive misinformation when you hear it, and to share with students and teachers. There are several more extensive myth and fact lists available online and through local resources. Please see the citations below for references. In many countries, homosexuality is considered normal and socially acceptable. It might be more accurate to see homophobia, open hostility toward gays and lesbians, and hate crimes as the real sicknesses.
Homosexuals are more likely to be child molesters.
The overwhelming majority of homosexuals have no interest in preadolescent children. Gays and lesbian teachers will try to convert their students to the gay lifestyle. Their support for younger gays may be misconstrued. This stereotype may lead some teachers to think they have no lesbians or gays in their classes. Any animal, including a human, is capable of responding to homosexual stimuli.