downtoearth, DGS is also mixed race in a predominantly white area. Having watched a TV documentary showing the treatment of the LBGT community in Jamaica (hounded to live in sewers) I understand where ex SIL has learnt his prejudices. Says he would not tolerate a 'batty boy' in his family. 
DGS went off to Prom in almost high spirits, meeting a friend (girl) outside. I can't download DD's photos so not seen any yet. His dad was lurking round the corner as he left home so they had a few words, and a tweek of the bow tie, but he was quite pleasant for once, thank goodness.
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shysal so glad he had a brilliant time,..referring to another thread re the Genie I now know what I would want peace and happiness for our kids who just want to be accepted for WHO they are,I would hate to grow up in todays world,where you are judged from the way you look to by the exam results you receive,a childs needs have never really changed ..just the world they grow up in has...you sound so proud of him,as I am of my girl,who has many good qualities but makes the mistakes of youth.As we speak she is in Essex staying with her fathers sister and satisfying her curiosity,she has scratched an itch,she has been on the phone begging us to come and get her,it wasn't as she expected,a hard but valuble lesson has been learned from this experience,but I will guide and support her through this as we nans do....xxxx 
for you for being you..
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