Today a friend came over and we were discussing how wed like to see our daughter in future years and mentioned that as long as she was happy we did not care if she was in a relationship with a man or a woman and our friend praised us for thinking that way because parents she has met before us said things like they wouldnt know what to do if their daughter or son turned out gay. First of all, is it that uncommon of a thing to think that way? Second of all, if so.. how sad is this world? And third of all, why has it become an appademic for children to "come out" to their parents? If my child wants to "come out of the closet" ill gladly show her to our walk in closet and allow her to gallop out throwing glitter but if she doesnt want to do that she doesnt NEED to "come out" she doesnt HAVE to tell us her sexual orientation. Is it so uncommon for her to one day come home arm and arm with a female and say "mom, dad this is my girlfriend" and us to turn respectfully to the girlfriend the same as we would a boyfriend and have the "protective talk" and " oh its so nice to meet you!" What the f--- is wrong with society? This does not just pertain to same sex relationships. Id hope that all parents would be just as respectful if the same situation occured but with opposite races. Show some respect.