Our Geraldine on gay kids

I'm extremely proud of you. Bravo, dear Geraldine

Excellent article by Geraldine, unfortunately the readers' comments left something to be desired in the tolerance department

When I was 'teaching' day-release apprentice motor mechanics, a prejudiced bunch if ever there was one, we must have got on to the subject of sexuality and they asked me how I would feel if one of my sons (they were 3 and 5 at the time) was 'one of them'. I was taken aback as it had never occurred to me that I could feel any different about either of them for any reason and I told the lads that all I wanted for my DSs was that they should be happy. Total incomprehension! I was never going to talk that lot round.

All we want is for our children to be happy. When they grow up, we want someone to take over our role. Someone to love them, to take our place. That's all. I would say 'end of' but (s)

I agree with every lovely word you say Geraldine! My gay son is funny, caring, clever, takes advantage every now and again, left-handed, a bit dramatic sometimes, has educated me about such a lot, and I love him unconditionally. I don't care whether he's gay, straight, bi or whatever. I just want him to be happy, contented and fulfilled, the same as his straight brother and sisters. David Davies is a twit!

Great writing Geraldine.

Interesting. As the mother of a bisexual son I was fascinated to read it.

Well done, Geraldine. Excellent article.

That was great Geraldine. I hope it gets more publicity!

Well said, Geraldine.

Thank you Geraldine. Very Much.

An excellent article.

DS1 is gay. I love him as do his two non-gay brothers. They get on. They laugh. They are not careful about what they say to one another. They don't need to.

The late Mr. Flower was veryfond of his stepson. DS1s father didn't know he had a gay son. He might well have had a problem with it. I'm not sure.

Brilliant, Geraldine

Absolutely. I like the comment 'sexuality is as important as being left handed' Sort of says it all, being left handed isn't a choice, nor is being gay.

Thank goodness as a left hander things had changed when I was a child..the sooner the same thinking is applied to gays, the better. David Davies is somewhat bizarre.

Wonderful article, I bet her sons are all very proud of her.

She certainly does, and Bravo! for the straightforward, clear thinking and love she shows.