The parental rights movement, or the parent's rights movement, is one in which conservative

parents demand the right to restrict what their kids learn and encounter in school about

sexuality, gender identity, and race.

Now, we don't know the exact demographics of this movement, but the assumption has been

that it's made up largely of white Christian parents who vote Republican.

Today, explained reporter Halima Shaw recently came across a story in Montgomery County,

Maryland, that really surprised her.

Some parents in that very diverse district say they don't want their kids reading books

about LGBTQ people.

They say discussing gender identity, especially with young kids, goes against their religion.

But, they're not the expected demographic.

These are American Muslims.

Our children, our values!

Coming up on today, explained Halima is going to talk to the parents and to their critics.

It's today explained, I'm Noel King, reporter and producer Halima Shaw.

Tell me about why you got so interested in this story in Montgomery County.

I'm a member of a lot of Muslim Facebook groups, and last year I had seen a number

of posts from Muslim parents asking for Islamic school recommendations.

And one of the reasons I remember one of the parents giving was that she didn't like

the LGBTQ trend in public schools.

I didn't entirely know what it meant, though I can kind of guess.

And I was also intrigued by this because I am a product of private Islamic school.

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