Parents debate initiatives that teach gay tolerance

Thursday, February 3, 2005

NEW YORK -- Cartoon characters adored by children seized the spotlight in the latest flare-up of America's culture wars, but the debate itself poses serious questions for adults involving the depiction of gays and lesbians in materials for teaching children about diversity and tolerance.

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