Dad Yanks Kids From Public School After Pride, Gender Flap: 'Straw That Broke the Camel's Back'

A Connecticut father of four said he recently pulled his kids from the public school system after elementary school officials reportedly showed a pride-themed video to students. "There have been a lot of moves that have happened at the school level over the last couple of years," Kyle Reyes told CBN's Faithwire.

But he said a recent event was the "straw that broke the camel's back." "The latest incident was when the principal at the elementary school stood in front of a pride flag and forced all the students to watch a 45-second-long video where students declared that ... if you're a boy but you feel like a girl, you could be a girl, or you could be a 'they' or you could be whatever you want to be," Reyes said.

The video — shown to third, fourth, and fifth graders — was reportedly titled, "Pride to Me" and featured children talking about pride, having same-sex parents, and being able to be "both" genders. Parents reportedly didn't find out until after kids told them about the video. The frustrated father lamented the state of education today, proclaiming that we've "replaced education with indoctrination," with the situation worsening in recent years. Reyes accused the school of trying to hide such activities and of never reaching out to parents to get consent.

Reyes warned some parents might assume these sorts of issues aren't unfolding in their towns and said some are afraid to speak out even when they do discover what's unfolding. "They're afraid that these schools will retaliate against their kids," Reyes said. "I woke up this morning to death Threats, threats of violence, promises to come after our kids. I'm being told that I'm a homophobe, a sexist, a racist — all because we are fighting to protect innocent children."

His wife plans to homeschool the children moving forward. Reyes encouraged other parents to be diligent and "look out for the hearts and souls of our little kids." "We don't have a choice anymore but to get in the fight," Reyes said. "I don't want to take this fight. I don't want to be the spokesperson for this, but someone has to fight for our innocent kids."

[justjosie]

That statement is so strong "If you feel it's appropriate to talk about sexuality with a 3rd grader and you are not the parents of that child, then you don't belong anywhere near children". Bravo!

[steviguzman-falukos]

As a public school teacher, I’m definitely keeping my eyes open. Many are like me and we are also fighting for our children’s safety. Many schools are absolutely replacing content with indoctrination, but please realize that many teachers are fighting this. We are also parents.

[denisethomas]

WOW a father who truly PROTECTS his children. More fathers and mothers need to PROTECT their children.

[mauritube]

I am Muslim and we Muslims stand with our Christian brothers and sisters on this. I 💯 support this father and his family . God bless you all and guide you.

[TrustJesus]

Parents HAVE to protect their kids against this perverse attack on their innocence.

[jacquelinevanderkraats]

I homeschooled and at one point my husband was out of work yet, miraculously, God provided all our needs! Our kids are now homeschooling our grandchildren. They all are flourishing!

[Tommx]

"We've replaced education with indoctrination." Well said!

[mcfortnite]

Dads need to do what they need to, and this guy did it, huge respect

[The_Real_Rosey_Rose]

“We’ve replaced education with indoctrination”

Couldn’t have said it better myself.

[genegoodman]

I don’t know the mother but these 4 girls are lucky to have a dad like this. This would be a different world if all parents felt this way.

[robinboston]

I'm with you Sir. Thank you for standing up for our children.

[dakotaellis]

Keep standing strong, dad. Your kids are extremely lucky to have a caring dad like you!

[littlemuslimtree]

I’m not a Christian but I’m standing with this father! I’m Muslim and feel the same way!!

[lxic-bzhf]

this is the type of men and fathers we need in this critical time.

[juneannbrusie]

Every parent should pull their kids out of all public schools. Public schools no longer teach, they indoctrinate.

[Mukisawhite]

May God raise bold people like you in the world today: Thumbs up from Uganda

[pirateheart]

We aren't allowed to have religion even mentioned in school but they jam this down their throats. What in the he'll is going on?! This is insane! I'm a grandmother and I totally agree with you pulling your girls out. My grandson is going to be in the first grade and we grandparents and his parents don't want him to be subjected to this. We have decided that we will pull him out if they do.

[stephaniequintini]

I’m an elementary school teacher. I teach in public school and my kids will NEVER attend public school. I 100% believe that Christians should never send their kids to public school in elementary and middle school. I believe most parents have no idea what children are exposed to in public schools. I have taught 9 years in private, Christian schools and there is something so precious about Christian education. There is no such thing as a perfect school, but private schools offer MUCH more protection to our kiddos than any public school can ever offer.

[jacquelinededier]

Congratulations 🎉. I celebrate your decision. There’s so much more to advocate in this world. I’m an immigrant of the US and my children has been also educated internationally. Home schooling is needed. I understand what you are going through. Our kids are being indoctrinated in the wrong ways. It’s all so horrible. Someone has to fight.

[jesselynn]

Why is this not illegal to do to children???! No one should be talking to children about THEIR bodies except THEIR parents!!