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Are today's youth more open about sexuality

By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Yesterday one of my sons friends came out as bi to him. My son is 13. His whole reaction amazed me. He couldn't care less. He isn't bothered one iota and I couldn't be more proud. Their friendship hasnt changed at all. I raised him right clearly.

Are today's youth more accepting and open about sexuality?

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By *iewMan over a year ago
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Angus & Findhorn

I think that may be more to do with upbringing, the values you set your child.

but I do hope they are

, it would be great to see an inclusive world

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

They are my kids have no problem with any sexuality, some of their friends are gay and they are treated the same, it's nice to see when they all come round x

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I think that may be more to do with upbringing, the values you set your child.

but I do hope they are

, it would be great to see an inclusive world"

I think you might be right. He also self identifies as a feminist and signed up for Emma Watson's he for she equality campaign.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman over a year ago

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Yes they are, but its still down to the parents. I child may "know" they are bi or gay earlier but if they don't have someone they can talk openly with its still going to be as big an issue for them as it ever was.

It's hard work teaching your kids about sexuality, relationships, emotions etc.

You always wonder if you've covered everything and they understand properly.

Sounds like you've done a good job

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

With the internet and more TV channels their minds are opened up a lot more, When I was growing up I probably only seen a handful of people who were openly gay, Now they are seen in a more positive light, On chat shows, TV programs and over the last few years more people involved in sports which helps keep the narrow mined people in their place

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By *iewMan over a year ago
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Angus & Findhorn

and positive role models. If they have family members who are gay/bi and they see them for they are, just people looking to be loved. That love may come in a different way from the man/women relationship, but at it's core there is the very same: love

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By *om and JennieCouple over a year ago

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"Yesterday one of my sons friends came out as bi to him. My son is 13. His whole reaction amazed me. He couldn't care less. He isn't bothered one iota and I couldn't be more proud. Their friendship hasnt changed at all. I raised him right clearly.

Are today's youth more accepting and open about sexuality? "

My eldest's best friend did the same around Easter about being gay. Didn't tell his own parents for a few more weeks until I told him they would be fine as long as he was happy.

My son just listened. Their relationship is stronger than ever & my son has become quite protective.

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By *unnyDaysCouple over a year ago

The Middle

When I was a kid the Brookside kiss was a big thing. Made the papers and caused such a fuss. I wondered what all the fuss was about way back then. So I don't think it's the kids which have really changed its the medias approach to it now as, well it's not news anymore, so it's classed as normal.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS over a year ago

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Obviously individuals reflect themselves and their upbringing, as well as the social influences around them.

Recent research shows '1 in 2 young people say they are not 100% heterosexual'

Which is a massive shift from what would have been stated just a few years ago. The biggest group stating their non-exclusive sexuality is the upto twenties age range.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Yes they are, but its still down to the parents. I child may "know" they are bi or gay earlier but if they don't have someone they can talk openly with its still going to be as big an issue for them as it ever was.

It's hard work teaching your kids about sexuality, relationships, emotions etc.

You always wonder if you've covered everything and they understand properly.

Sounds like you've done a good job

I am proud of him in every way but his attitude to others makes me especially proud. Not only is he accepting of peoples sexuality, if he hears others being mean he always challenges it.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I think generally young people are more accepting, although with anything there are always plenty of exceptions.

My kids, for example have had lots of friends who are gay or bi and they don't seem phased at all.

However, I still think they'll struggle to get their heads round it when I come out to them. I won't be the person they thought I was anymore.

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By *ivemeyoursoulWoman over a year ago

Easter just around the corner!

Yes definitely,but then I've alway's been very open with them,aged related of course. My eldest daughter prefers girls,my youngest daughter boys,rules are exactly the same for both.

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By *nFairnessMan over a year ago

The Four Corners

Youth are more open to it solely because sex is virtually the norm in mainstream media... only have to listen to a few 'chart-toppers' lol.

Its funny because while i'm on a swingers site, i'd still consider myself fairly romantic. it saddens me to see a society where romance is dead due to the simple over exposure to sex. Leaves nothing to the imagination and thats my pride and joy

Also been debating recently whether to become more 'dick-ish' in order to gain the interest of women. I decided against it simply because i value and take pride in who i am... but I work in an environment where being a dick, basically gets a guy all the attention he wants. nice guys get fucked about way too much for them to stay nice guys for too long...

thoughts on this?? do you prefer a nice guy or a 'bad guy'

(p.s dont get me wrong nice guys can have confidence but alot (not all) of women seem to thrive off ego, then turn to the nice guys when shit hits the fan)

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By *nFairnessMan over a year ago

The Four Corners

"Youth are more open to it solely because sex is virtually the norm in mainstream media... only have to listen to a few 'chart-toppers' lol.

thoughts on this?? do you prefer a nice guy or a 'bad guy'

(p.s dont get me wrong nice guys can have confidence but alot (not all) of women seem to thrive off ego, then turn to the nice guys when shit hits the fan)

please note this is referring to the younger generation... i failed to specify that

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

If children are able to have an open and on-going conversation with their parents about these subjects from a very early age, then by the time puberty hits and children become aware of their sexuality, tolerance, respect and acceptance will be instinctive.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Are today's youth more accepting and open about sexuality? "

I do think the younger generations are becoming more accepting. And that's a good thing. But I agree with other posters that it's a lot to do with the way they are brought up.

My children have a lesbian aunty and a gay uncle (different sides of the family) but they don't even bat an eyelid that they have same sex partners. We talk about things like that sometimes, in the 'you love who you love' context. And that's how I hope they grow up.

I think you've done a fantastic job OP xx

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By *essiCouple over a year ago

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"If children are able to have an open and on-going conversation with their parents about these subjects from a very early age, then by the time puberty hits and children become aware of their sexuality, tolerance, respect and acceptance will be instinctive."

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By *imkev76Couple over a year ago

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Absolutely agree with this! I've always made sure my kids feel comfortable talking to me about anything.

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