Encouraging Heterosexuality

by Douglas A. Abbott, A. Dean Byrd

Drs. Abbott and Byrd are Christian scholars who make a case for encouraging heterosexuality and provide parents with ideas to help children develop a traditional sexual preference. With many voices speaking on this issue, this book offers a unique approach which unapologetically demonstrates how faith tradition and science are complementary in the search for truth about what is best for children. Their message is simple and clear: Parents can prefer and encourage heterosexuality in their children and can do so without disrespect or criticism for those who believe or act differently.

113 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[David · Rating 1 out of 5]

I had planned on reading this book with an open mind, but only made it as far as page 10, when my mouth literally dropped open with this quote: "We believe that the widespread acceptance and legal recognition of homosexual behavior will lead to the exploitation of children by adults. As homosexuality is integrated into our society, adult-child sex will become more common." The authors then spend 2 or 3 more pages defending this outdated and horribly disrespectful and homophobic opinion. The rest of the book is filled with similar outdated ideas, such as that homosexuality is caused by a distant father and an overbearing mother. If you're a parent looking to help your child, what you will learn from this book is that it's mostly your fault your child is gay and that he is likely to grow up to be a sex offender. Instead, read Carol Lynn Pearson's "No More Goodbyes: Circling the Wagons Around Our Gay Loved Ones" for a much more helpful, realistic, and compassionate LDS perspective.

[Jordan Petersen · Rating 1 out of 5]

What. the. hell. I might of just read a few pages into "Encouraging Blonde Hair" or "Encouraging White Skin"

This book is pure ignorance and insulting not to just gay people, but to the human race. This sends a harmful message. This is 2013, not 1930.

[Ant · Rating 1 out of 5]

Absolutely disgusting that this book is even on sale. Shame on the people that wrote it or buy it. Love is Love.
There is no hate like Christian love.

[Love Safari · Rating 5 out of 5]

I cant wait to read this book in support of its agenda to safeguard children's heterosexuality .

[Sydney Fisher · Rating 1 out of 5]

literally what the hell.