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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm very worried about this, actually, not out of any sort of homophobia but because it makes it harder for kids to genuinely come out. It's so popular that it makes them think no one will believe them. My own daughter came out last year and I have no doubts (nor does she) that she is lesbian. When she told us this, she mentioned how many classmates had come out and how it felt like it wasn't a real thing, but she wanted to make sure we really believed her. I don't think it's necessarily true that these girls are lying, as sexuality is very fluid, but I do think it's more reasonable for a 14yo to not know than to slap labels on things so readily.[/quote]

You know, I have to agree with this. When I was in college, it was widely accepted ( advent of campus LGBT groups, campus awareness) and I knew many women in same sex relationships that were very vocal at rallies, awareness events, and very open and, for lack of a better phrase "in your face" about being gay and the discrimination they faced, difficulty in coming out. All but 1 out of the 7 I can think of are now married to men with children (thank you facebook). I can see a child like the PP's daughter struggling with others who go through a phase of experimentation or latching onto an identity, and the effect of public opinion that it is something done for attention and identity.
Interesting point PP[/quote]

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