This is why it's so important to have examples available for children that demonstrate someone outside of the "norm" taking part in an activity. My brother is

This is why it's so important to have examples available for children that demonstrate someone outside of the "norm" taking part in an activity. My brother is 14 and to him it is reasonable to expect that the president could be a black man (not quite there on women yet unfortunately). My family has gay friends who are married with children and these are regular facts of life to him. I don't think either of my parents have spoken to him very directly about these issues and he has managed to evolve into a pretty open minded and cool teenager.