Lesbian Moms to Be Featured on Popular Disney Channel Show to Reflect 'Diversity and Inclusiveness

Recently, TheBlaze told you about "The Fosters," an ABC Family television show featuring two, lesbian foster moms. The program has sparked debate, particularly because of its placement on a family-friendly network. And now it appears that the Disney Channel, a well-known network for children, will also be weaving gay characters into its widely-watched program, "Good Luck Charlie."

The episode, which is set to air in 2014, will apparently include a child who has two mothers. The plot-line, according to LifeSiteNews.com, is as follows: Charlie, the main character (a young girl) will become friends with another child whose parents are gay. Then, Charlie's parents will try to form a relationship with the two mothers.

Screen shot from the Disney Channel website

This will apparently only be a "subplot" of the episode and will not be included as a larger portion of the series (next year is the show's final season). TV Guide has more about the controversial action -- one that is, very obviously, intentionally being taken by the kids network:

In the storyline, parents Amy and Bob Duncan (Leigh-Allyn Baker and Eric Allan Kramer) set up a playdate for preschooler Charlie (Mia Talerico) and one of her new friends. When the kid arrives, the Duncans learn that Charlie's pal has two moms. That's fine, but the potential new friendship is put to the test as one mom chats with Amy, and the other is stuck listening to Bob's dull stories.

The playdate is actually the secondary story in the episode, as much of the action will center on Teddy (Bridgit Mendler) and her best friend Ivy, as Ivy prepares to head off to college.

But Disney Channel understands the groundbreaking nature of featuring a same-sex couple on one of its sitcoms and took extra care in crafting the episode.

A Disney Channel spokesperson confirmed the episode's contents and has been quoted on gossip sites like Perez Hilton and on LifeSiteNews, among other conservative news outlets.

"This particular story line was developed under the consultancy of child development experts and community advisers," the representative explained. "Like all Disney Channel programming, it was developed to be relevant to kids and families around the world and to reflect themes of diversity and inclusiveness."

Photo Credit: AP

This isn't the first time Disney has tested the waters on this controversial social issue. Last year, a teen with two mothers was depicted during a network campaign. Now, "Good Luck Charlie" signifies another step in the company's apparent quest to present non-traditional family structures.

The move in this direction seems to be company wide. From ABC Family to Disney Channel, the depiction of gay parents is on the rise (read more about "The Fosters," too).

As we've noted, supporters will see these efforts as beneficial, guiding lights to greater societal understanding and, to others, they will serve as an intentional attempt to normalize a lifestyle and improperly indoctrinate children (perhaps some will share a mixture of these views).

(H/T: LifeSiteNews.com)

--

Other Must-Read Stories:

• Is Billionaire Atheist George Soros Secretly Paying for Evangelicals’ Pro-Immigration Reform Efforts?
• 'A Jesus Freak and a Nut' or a Christian Aerialist Merely Praising God? Debate Surrounds Grand Canyon Daredevil's Prayer
• 'Can I Get an Amen?': Atheist Churches Bring Hymns and Sermons Together in Curious Celebration of Non-Belief
• Exodus Leader Explains Why Gay Ministry Is Ending Its 'War With the Culture' and Details 'God's Creative Intent for Sexuality'