Parents magazine features a same-sex couple for the first time since it was established in 1926 with fitness motivational speaker Shaun T, his husband Scott Blokker with their twins. They posted a photo of the cover on Twitter with the caption,
“Fitness pro @ShaunT and his adorable family star on our February cover, our first-ever to feature same-sex parents. ”
But fundamentalist Christian group, One Million Moms, was NOT happy with the cover. (SURPRISE?!) They put out a press release shaming Parents for promoting a “pro-homosexual lifestyle.”
“Mothers and fathers are seeing more and more similar examples of children being indoctrinated to perceive same-sex couples as normal, especially in the media.
Likewise, the magazine’s website, Parents.com, and their other social media pages also push pro-homosexual content.
Rather than focusing on parenting tips, the publication shames Americans into embracing such a lifestyle.”
—One Millions Moms
But social media applauded Parents.
“Congrats you guys! Beautiful cover, beautiful family, beautiful story.” \
“Lawd i hope my family is as cute as theirs!!”
“I am delighted to see a publication of your caliber reporting on issues regarding all parents, not just those favored by a particular religious group.”
“A loving parent is a loving parent.”
Can I get an Amen to that last one?
Mr. T on the cover of another magazine promoting his “Insanity” workout
(via Pink News)