Leto

I've had discussions around this topic with my wife. What would we do if one of our kids was gay? The short answer, nothing much. I mean, what can you do? I grew up in an era ('60's & '70's ) where being gay was an object of ridicule. Even now, depending on where you live, being gay and being a visible minority brings you equal amounts of challenge. I happen to live in a city that is fairly enlightened, and by sheer numbers, is forced to be accepting.

If it is a lifestyle choice, and that's the way they want to go, you risk alienating one of your own through disapproval. If it is not a lifestyle choice (and I can't pretend to be an expert here, but I understand that there is ongoing debate on the source of homosexuality) the same argument holds true.

I love my children, and that is unconditional. What I will keep a close eye on, however, is if any of them is being taken advantage of. This is where I will voice my concern. And the door is open to them to come to me for guidance. I can't promise that I will be some super enlightened being, but I can be supportive and protective.

Heck, I just attended my first Dir en Grey concert last weekend with my oldest son because all his friends bagged out on him. If I can bring myself to enjoy an evening of Japanese glam/thrash rock, just so he's not alone, I thnk I can plumb some depths.

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And I never saw someone say that before
You held my hand and we walked home the long way
You were loosening my grip on Bobby Orr

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