Having a child is not like taking a spouse; there is no mutual agreement entered into. It is up the parent to make the commitment.

You want a child who never makes you anything but proud? Please. Don't bother taking on parenthood if you can't handle the fact that sometimes your child's identity won't be what you would have chosen. And if you want to prevent a child from ever suffering? Well, then don't have a child. No one is born into the world never to suffer.

Being gay is not a terrible, tragic disease that requires prevention or treatment chosen for you by your parents.

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