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All parents should be like this. HappyMe Mar 2013 #1
Nice way to start the day, eh? DonRedwood Mar 2013 #6
It is. HappyMe Mar 2013 #8
I think the dad did an awesome thing with the note DonRedwood Mar 2013 #11
It is awesome, isit not? Bohunk68 Mar 2013 #2
Nice! LuckyTheDog Mar 2013 #3
:) Whisp Mar 2013 #4
If any of my children had been gay Cirque du So-What Mar 2013 #5
It is still scary...my parents were cool and my coming out was awful DonRedwood Mar 2013 #7
What about your Dad? Auntie Bush Mar 2013 #74
We let our kids know at a very early age that we didn't care one way or another. Arugula Latte Mar 2013 #37
Now that is mighty fine parenting! DonRedwood Mar 2013 #51
Why thanks! Arugula Latte Mar 2013 #53
Me and my comadre were talking about our son the other day tavalon Mar 2013 #71
I wish all parents would be like this Dpm12 Mar 2013 #9
welcome to DU !! DonRedwood Mar 2013 #12
That is sweet to the soul. loudsue Mar 2013 #10
Awesome family Victor_c3 Mar 2013 #13
Oh, man! I can't cry; I'm about to start work! Aristus Mar 2013 #14
I totally teared up, too. motocicleta2 Mar 2013 #16
Hello Moto! welcome to DU! DonRedwood Mar 2013 #50
Thanks Don! motocicleta2 Mar 2013 #68
Beautiful! Haters should hang their heads in shame. mountain grammy Mar 2013 #15
Well that just made me cry. Delphinus Mar 2013 #17
Me too siligut Mar 2013 #18
re:Do you need to read something beautiful today? This dad sure loves his kid. allan01 Mar 2013 #19
I knew I was gay at age 8 DonRedwood Mar 2013 #54
Did you marry him??? Janecita Mar 2013 #69
That is beautiful, indeed. Nate has some great parents. Arkansas Granny Mar 2013 #20
I didn't see your OP and I posted this same thing in the LGBT forum. stevenleser Mar 2013 #21
Blessing for that father and mother. sarge43 Mar 2013 #22
that almost made me cry. That is beautiful. liberal_at_heart Mar 2013 #23
wonderful! ZRT2209 Mar 2013 #24
Hey zrt! A Hearty Welcome to DU! DonRedwood Mar 2013 #52
Out of curiosity how did he know he was gay at 6? ErikJ Mar 2013 #25
that's what I was wondering too NoMoreWarNow Mar 2013 #32
it's not a preference fizzgig Mar 2013 #33
but it is manifested as a sexual preference NoMoreWarNow Mar 2013 #38
Girls and boys play differently DonRedwood Mar 2013 #55
sure-- I agree NoMoreWarNow Mar 2013 #85
Curious - I know a girl who has dolls but ignores them treestar Mar 2013 #89
My oldest 2 boys are 7 and 10 joeglow3 Mar 2013 #46
My brother in law was born in a remote village in the 'Golden Triangle' a few miles from Burma in grantcart Mar 2013 #49
but that doesn't necessarily mean you are gay! NoMoreWarNow Mar 2013 #84
You could never tell my aunt that about my cousin...! MADem Mar 2013 #88
I had a similar family -- rebel matriarchs of Roaring Twenties Hollywood hunter Mar 2013 #90
We're lucky to have those kinds of roots that taught those sorts of lessons! MADem Mar 2013 #91
That's my question too. StrayKat Mar 2013 #40
Lindsay Graham is a good example ErikJ Mar 2013 #41
yeah....I'd bet a paycheck he's gay... DonRedwood Mar 2013 #58
Welcome to DU! DonRedwood Mar 2013 #57
Thanks for the welcome. /nt StrayKat Mar 2013 #65
six FreedomRain Mar 2013 #43
I remember I was very attracted to girls at 6 or 7 which I think is common. ErikJ Mar 2013 #44
very good point and WELCOME TO DU!!!! DonRedwood Mar 2013 #59
Thanks Don! FreedomRain Mar 2013 #80
that is fine and true NoMoreWarNow Mar 2013 #87
same way people can sometimes tell if a kid thinks a girl/boy is cute JI7 Mar 2013 #79
Yeah, but I hear the kid is pissed TlalocW Mar 2013 #26
Love is always the best way BrotherIvan Mar 2013 #27
Hey Ivan, welcome to DU! DonRedwood Mar 2013 #60
Thanks, this is a wonderful thread BrotherIvan Mar 2013 #66
:0) I prefer a friendlier DU with good conversations :0) DonRedwood Mar 2013 #72
sweet Liberal_in_LA Mar 2013 #28
30+ years ago arikara Mar 2013 #29
same thing my aunt said to me noiretextatique Mar 2013 #30
I'm reminded... DirtyDawg Mar 2013 #31
Oh fuck. Weepy now. Matariki Mar 2013 #34
My kind of parent! arthritisR_US Mar 2013 #35
Awww southern_belle Mar 2013 #36
I must feel especially vulnerable today 'cause it made me cry lunatica Mar 2013 #39
This Is What WE In The Real World Call..................... Caeser67 Mar 2013 #42
Howdy Caeser! welcome to DU! DonRedwood Mar 2013 #62
Thanks Don Caeser67 Mar 2013 #92
college fraternity. FreedomRain Mar 2013 #45
That's an epic father right there! n/t Demo_Chris Mar 2013 #47
DonRedwood Diclotican Mar 2013 #48
Somehow arikara Mar 2013 #93
arikara Diclotican Mar 2013 #94
Love it! Thanks for sharing it. freshwest Mar 2013 #56
You are very welcome! I read the letter just before work and I was in a good mood ALL day for DonRedwood Mar 2013 #64
"You and Mike make a cute couple"...... Curmudgeoness Mar 2013 #61
:0) That was the cherry on top! DonRedwood Mar 2013 #63
This warmed my heart. Grateful for Hope Mar 2013 #67
I saw this and sent it on this morning tavalon Mar 2013 #70
My favorite coming out story: tpsbmam Mar 2013 #73
OK, that's a woman I'd like to meet! PDJane Mar 2013 #76
Sadly, both my friend and her mom have since died. tpsbmam Mar 2013 #77
I am sorry; and yes, I can see that it is a loss. PDJane Mar 2013 #78
This made me smile. IrishEyes Mar 2013 #75
The parent who wrote this note is awesome. Just for perspective here is how different it can be. KurtNYC Mar 2013 #81
Simple love Guizar Mar 2013 #82
Awwww - What great Dad. K&R myrna minx Mar 2013 #83
Le Taz Hot Mar 2013 #86
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