This is a very interesting story. I am fascinated at how some of the younger generations are so unphased by homosexuality. Your daughter's seemingly carefree attitude about it, as well as the rest of Sam's friends, and his family, makes me so happy. I know parents in denial, and perhaps they will change over time, or maybe not. I am so impressed with Sam's parents. Their acceptance will make his life so much easier and better. I know plenty of people who knew they were gay from an early age, but the way their parents fought it led them to also be in denial, to try to be straight, which leads to numerous problems. 20 % of gay men are actually married to women (marriage.about.com), and 80 % of mixed-orientation marriages (one member of the heterosexual marriage is either bi or gay) end in divorce (glbtq.com). These marriages occur in the first place because of how hard it is to find acceptance in society when you do not meet the norms of sexuality. My best friend, who is straight, hopes to have four children, two boys and two girls, one of each who is homosexual. I think it is an interesting desire, but I know all four of her children would be equally loved. Sam, and all gay children raised in accepting environments, is more likely to be self-confident, and therefore accepted because his parents have been so supportive.
http://marriage.about.com/cs/straightspouses/a/straightspouse.htm
http://www.glbtq.com/social-sciences/mixed_orientation_marriages.html
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