The arguments are all very familiar. They were used in debates about masturbation, birth control, sex education, and pre- and extramarital sex. Soon we will look back with amusement at these immature antics. One good result of all this debate is that heterosexual members of society are receiving an education on the nature of homosexuality. There used to be such a tight censorship on this subject that young people could not even put a name on the problems they confronted every day.
Heterosexuals are more accurately aware of the tragedies that traditional attitudes have created.
Growing up in a world where such feelings are considered bad is a severe test of any young person's self esteem. It is especially hard when the young person realizes that he is being scorned for something which he sees clearly is very good and positive. It is not difficult to understand why society would punish the acting out of hate, but in this instance society is punishing love. This just doesn't make sense to teenagers caught up in this dilemma. To read what gay teenagers have to say, click here .