Adults have seen the life paths of those around them and observed where certain directions can lead. So, parents look out for their kids. Sometimes the parents

Adults have seen the life paths of those around them and observed where certain directions can lead. So, parents look out for their kids. Sometimes the parents just have poor judgement, heh That last bit is the issue. DO you really think a racist parent is going to allow a child to date somone that looks different - or a devout catholic is realistically going to allow their child to enter a same-sex relationship?