*gives you a big hug* The truth is you DO influence your child a lot. Oh, remember the time you painted your son’s nails? That definitely did it. You – Either you didn’t love them enough or you were too lax in things they did when they were three.
And we aren’t, so stop flipping the channel and just enjoy your show already.ĥ. If your child was truly as influenced by mainstream media as you think, we’d all be living in The Purge. Oh, the horror! No, no, no! First, any expressions of love between two people are going to shape your child’s view of what love is and can be, but really they’re looking at YOU to figure out what relationships are like. Mainstream media – Two men were KISSING on the TV last night and that’s Definitely going to turn your kid gay. The hours they spend practicing WHATEVER it is they are into are going to train them to work hard as they grow into adulthood. In fact, activities outside of studies help children learn discipline and dedication. Embrace your child’s talents and interests, because they are most certainly NOT turning your child gay. OMG, I might have just died a little even typing that. Their extracurricular activities – You son has a great voice and your daughter happens to be athletic they MUST be gay. So be grateful if those friends aren’t complete heathens…’cause they’re going to influence your child but again, will NOT turn them gay.ģ.
More than likely, their friends are going to be the first people they talk to About their gender and sexual identity. Their friends – Your child’s friends might someday talk them into drinking a beer behind your back, but they will NOT turn your child gay. If you think walking down the toy aisle at Target is going to turn your child gay, then you Seriously might need to look at your own sexual identity and figure out why you’re so freaked out.Ģ. Gender neutrality – Seriously? Are you still so hung up on the idea of pink and blue and dolls and balls that you think your child’s gender identity and sexuality is based on what they wear or play with? C’mon! Children are who they are. Big Ridiculous Bows Texas Girls Wear In Their Hairġ.Dinner (And Also Second Dinner If You’re a Hobbitses).Breakfast Is The Most Important Meal Of The Day.Things Kids Do That Drive Everyone Crazy.These Things Are Better Than Your Things.What more could I hope for her than to be happy? I told her that's all I wanted for her. (She had had so many struggles) The answer was yes. I asked her if she now felt secure and confident within herself. When she told me I could tell she was nervous, like I would stop being her friend. We're always going to love her and she'll always be a part of this family." Complete, unconditional acceptance and welcoming of her girlfriend as one of the family. After reading it her father folded it up and said "She's our daughter. The only way she felt safe telling them was in a letter. She came from a conservative evangelical Christain family where both parents were ministers. I remember when my dear dear friend told me she was a lesbian. I wish that society had reached this point now, but it hasn't. I'm glad you found this wonderful group 20 years ago. "California is one of the most liberal and forward-thinking states, so LGBTQ rights are protected in California by law much more so than in many other states," he told Bored Panda. It's not just about general acceptance and tolerance in society, though it's about the laws in place as well. "Pride Month in California is a big deal, and every city and town, large and small, celebrates it in one way or another," he said.Īccording to Mike, who's known as Hollywood's Ultimate Insider, California is a true haven for the LGBTQ+ community. Scroll down, upvote your fave memes, let us know in the comments which ones you loved the most and why, and let us know what your plans for Pride Month are going to be.Įntertainment, pop culture, and lifestyle expert Mike Sington from Lost Angeles shared with Bored Panda what Pride Month is like on the West Coast of the US. Bored Panda has collected some of the most hilarious and insightful memes that will make you not just laugh but also think about the deeper social commentary (companies that rainbow-up their logos the moment June starts just to pretend that they care about human rights all year long, we’re looking at you).