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Registered: May 2003
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I don't know how many have heard of this show that used to be on in the late 80s, made in Canada, it was shown internationally in Australia (and possibly other places) and dealt with a variety of teen issues such as AIDS, teen pregnancy, relationships and other stuff that other shows were afraid to deal with.
2002 the new series began, with all the old characters grown up and a bunch of new characters, including the kids of the old characters. Again it deals with issues that many shows are afraid to even touch, due to censorship or whatever- drugs, internet, porn, and, as I just found out a few minutes ago, even sexuality.
I started watching the new series back in Aus, then after missing a few episodes I got out of the swing of things, however, randomly surfing the internet, I decided to check out how the show was going, because it interested me and I thought potentially it might deal with sexuality and indeed it has. Aparantly the fourth and fifth episodes in the third series focus a lot on one of the characters (although the 14th episode in the second series also seems to deal with it), I couldn't find a full lesson synopsis, but there is a school teacher lesson plan based around the episode http://www.degrassi.tv/fan/fan-guide-ep304-5.html here, with the main website being found at http://www.degrassi.tv
I just thought I'd share this, because it is another small step forward, if people like my 13 year old brother are watching shows like this, then it will not only help tolerance in general rise, but might make the sibling and friend coming out process a lot easier.
Look at this tree. I cannot make it blossom when it suits me nor make it bear fruit before its time [...] No matter what you do, that seed will grow to be a peach tree. You may wish for an apple or an orange, but you will get a peach.
Master Oogway
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I live close enough to Canada to see it on CBC. I used to watch it years ago. But I have not seen the new show yet, I will have to find out what time it's on.
Thanks for the info, I didn't know about the new show.
Many hugs,
Kevin
"Be excellent to each other, and, party on dudes"!
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I watched this show off and on when I was living in New York City back in the 80's, and liked the way it tackled all sorts of difficult topics, including sexuality back then with a lesbian student in their cast of characters.
Very nice to know it's back. I especially liked looking at the website, and having study questions posted there must mean there are schools that use this show as study and discussion material. At least one ray of sunshine in a time of reactionary politics and social policies,at least in the US.
But Canada has always been more progressive in some ways that its neighbor to the south!
"Always forgive your enemies...nothing annoys them quite so much." Oscar Wilde
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I've watched most episodes.
there are 2 gay characters, 1 main, and 1 minor. The main one is Marco, the minor is Dylan. Dyland was introduced on the 3rd episode this season,
when Marco came-out. (Or was outed)
You said when you'd die that you'd walk with me every day
And I'd start to cry and say please don't talk that way
With the blink of an eye the Lord came and asked you to meet
You went to a better place but He stole you away from me
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i used to worship that show, but unfortunately don't have whatever network it's playing on now. however, i read the synapses myself, and was most pleased to see where they were going with it!
my void does not want.
-- 2.13.61.
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