Encouraging Heterosexuality : Helping Children Develop a Traditional Sexual Orientation

by Abbott, Douglas A.; Byrd, A. Dean

• ISBN13: 9781932597660
• ISBN10: 1932597662
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-08-01
• Publisher: Brigham Distributing

Summary

Christian scholars make a case for encouraging heterosexuality and privide 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.

Author Biography

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.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. ix
Introduction	p. 1
Assumptions and Concepts	p. 7
Existing Theories of Homosexuality	p. 19
Agency in Sexual Behavior	p. 35
A New Theory of Homosexuality	p. 47
Practical Advice for Parents	p. 53
Conclusions	p. 73
Afterword	p. 81
	p. 83
About	p. 111
About	p. 113
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