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@lgbtq_plus Straight people will say that LGBT education isn't age appropriate but will ask toddlers if they have a girlfriend. (mastodon.social)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by Victorixyz@mastodon.social to c/lgbtq_plus

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@lgbtq_plus Straight people will say that LGBT education isn't age appropriate but will ask toddlers if they have a girlfriend.
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[–] GoatTnder 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I understand your intent, but I reckon kids know really early on. My daughter has been boy crazy since 5, so I never bothered with "or a girlfriend" type comments. But we do instill in her regularly that love is love and partners come in all types.

[–] HiDiddlyDoodlyHo 13 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

As a late 20s asexual gay person, I was in complete denial until my early 20s about my asexuality and until my mid 20s about being gay. Not because my parents weren't accepting, but because society is heteronormative. Always good to reinforce an open, positive attitude!