So you can either be a parent who invokes shame in their child, or one who implants confidence. The way you talk to them, how you react to their exploration of identity is going to determine how comfortable they feel in talking to you about these things as they get older. *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.Brown seems like a such a sweet, honest young girl. This meme about Brown is an exercise in sincerity versus absurdity.