Post by Adriana Velez
In all the arguing over gay marriage there is one thing we sometimes overlook: A lot of these couples are parents, and their kids are paying attention. And it matters to them that their parents' marriage is recognized -- in all legal respects! Last week 10-year-old Jamie McGonnigal wrote President Obama a letter. She told the president she was glad he supports gay marriage because she has two dads. And she asked Obama this question: I am so glad that you agree two men can love each other because I have two dads and they love each other, but at school kids think that it's gross and weird, but it really hurts my heart and feelings.... If you were me and you had two dads that loved each other and kids at school teased you about it, what would you do? Obama wrote back, of course. His letter is gracious and supportive. And his advice? Pretty much what you'd want any thoughtful adult to tell Jamie, regardless of how they feel about gay marriage.![]()
In all the arguing over gay marriage there is one thing we sometimes overlook: A lot of these couples are parents, and their kids are paying attention. And it matters to them that their parents' marriage is recognized -- in all legal respects! Last week 10-year-old Jamie McGonnigal wrote President Obama a letter. She told the president she was glad he supports gay marriage because she has two dads. And she asked Obama this question: I am so glad that you agree two men can love each other because I have two dads and they love each other, but at school kids think that it's gross and weird, but it really hurts my heart and feelings.... If you were me and you had two dads that loved each other and kids at school teased you about it, what would you do? Obama wrote back, of course. His letter is gracious and supportive. And his advice? Pretty much what you'd want any thoughtful adult to tell Jamie, regardless of how they feel about gay marriage.