Son of two Gay Fathers on Minnesota's Marriage Amendment

On Tuesday, Minnesotans go to the polls to vote on whether or not to ban same-sex marriage. Here I, as the son of two dads, explain why I think banning same-sex marriage is a terrible idea.
Children are entitled to a family, regardless of the sexuality of their parents.

[@markfw54]

I would love to hear this young man speak today, 11 years later. He is certainly a credit to his fathers.

[@DearGodHaveMercy]

Uh huh. You'd love to "see" how he looks now too, lol. I think every gay man is wondering how he looks now as an adult. 😂

[@ah7910]

Way to go perpetuating a awful and damaging stereotype, moron. I’m gay and have no interesting in seeing what this kind, sweet guy looks like. He was adopted, he’s a champion… his father did an amazing job. I’m convinced your comment isn’t even being written by a gay guy, but a straight troll.

[@georgiosntanis4353]

Um ​@@DearGodHaveMercy

[@Grey-Talon4198]

​@DearGodHaveMercy no that's your sick fantasy about children, not ours.

[@roninthesecond3600]

You sure about that ?

[@johnbrown3711]

Now, it's been 11 years since you've made this video. Consider making an update and telling us about how your direction in life has shaped up and how everything is going for the dad's. It would be great to hear about.

[@animerror]

Yes, please do!

[@DearGodHaveMercy]

I think part of wanting that update is to see how he looks now cause he was just a cutie, lol. Trust me, I know how gay men are! 😂

[@Su1s1deG1rl]

@@DearGodHaveMercywtf stop projecting you creep

[@bakkudeku]

​@@DearGodHaveMercyAnd what's wrong with that? And for all that's worth, does anyone like to watch ugly people anyway? Most people who have attained any degree of fame, celebrity and notoriety, aside from well-accomplished academic intellectuals with huge achievements, honors, credentials etc. are what exactly? Yeah, they're handsome. Nothing wrong with that, it's called aesthetic preference, humans' psychology is hardwired towards physically attractive individuals as an unconscious marker for healthy prospective mates, that's it: ugly = unhealthy, handsome = healthy, at least as far as our brain chemistry is concerned.

[@roninthesecond3600]

Yup they like younger boys. There was this gay guy that tried to pick me up and I was still a minor. I really was couldn't believe it was like so blatant. I tried to ignore until my dad noticed something wrong. My dad took care it never was bothered again. My dad I knew had organized crime ties. So part of me does not want to know.

[@barbaragallo8862]

Wise intelligent young man. His parents did a great job. They must be so proud.

[@jeffreymartin6369]

@@barbaragallo8862 Amazing job! I’m big proud of my job with our son my dad loved us but he was not great at fathering and I was very concerned I’d be like him! Gianni came and I was like putty with him! I’m so patient with him and by being gentle and positive he has turned out much like this wonderful lad. His dads did well by this kid.

[@saibotyurico]

he would be probably dead in Ukraine if he was not adopted!

[@halclayton3048]

I agree! Bravo dads!!!! WTG

[@tiefblau2780]

I beginning to think its more about if you married a Boss Babe or not, that the Child becomes Broken ... You know those Karens, that just keeps demanding the impossible never happy?

[@mOSs-_IxN]

They adopted him They can't actually make their own son

[@HamatoYoshi2099]

why the hell hasnt this video gone viral? this young man is obviously very well mannered and very well educated. both of his dads are as well.

[@aligorzeimet4029]

Max R Because people don't pay much attention to Minnesota. We're easily one of the most overlooked states in the country.

[@owenmcisaac-Demoinfo]

+Aligor Zeimet That and Arkansas

[@HamatoYoshi2099]

Hey Bert no reason to point out you are hetero. I wouldn't care regardless. This young man just shows a lot of honesty/professionalism/maturity. I was really impressed. Yes I can't imagine telling your friends you have two dads. Just a really hard one to ponder.

[@devinosland23]

he obviously not educated he does parkour massively stupid

[@bertgert5957]

Max R Ok looking back it was dumb.I agree with your statement though.I didn't want to see the boy being slammed.He came across as a fine young man.Peace to you sir.

[@MrTommyboy68]

This JUST popped up on my suggested video list. I hope you are doing well and didn't let the haters and baiters get you down. I have found the ones who protest the loudest are the ones who are struggling with their own sexuality. I am 69 and have seen it for YEARS. You seem like a well adjusted, fine young man. Kudos to your dads for taking you out of what would probably been a nightmare situation in Russia. And yes, I read a lot and also like history, although a LOT of what I was taught in school (back in the dark ages) was WRONG.

[@davibartav]

Why would it been a nightmare? And what was you taught that was wrong?

[@MrTommyboy68]

@@davibartav That the whole Soviet system is totally corrupt, food shortages, lack of medical care, neighbors spying on neighbors, being told where you will go to school, where you will work, not being able (or afford) to travel around the country etc. An excellent book on Russia is "Putin Country" by Anne Garrels. She was a NPR reporter for years before and after the fall of the Soviet Union and life under Putin and how the country is backsliding.

[@Jack-oc2xq]

And homophobes say children need a mother and a father to be raised right, this child has clearly been raised extraordinarily well, he is a much more well spoken, mannered and intelligent than any child I've ever seen who was raised by a straight couple

[@anapastori9876]

Jack EXACTLY

[@tonyworrall7379]

Agreed!

[@Master...deBater]

Jack: "he is much more well spoken, mannered and intelligent than ANY child I've ever seen who was raised by a straight couple". Wow...so he's the most well spoken, mannered and intelligent child you've ever seen in your entire life??? I agree that he seems like a great kid but you must live in a bubble...either that or you're exaggerating just a little bit!!!

[@GhostRangerr]

Jack The problem with society is that people are so shallow and don't think deeply, having straight parents doesn't always mean a good family and a happy child, and having two dads ,moms or a single parent doesn't always mean a miserable child

[@Jack-oc2xq]

keflar5 please state where you've got your facts from then, have you got any real sources?

[@richardgreiner9264]

I wonder how this young man is in 2024 ? He is very well mannered and intelligent in this video .

[@DearGodHaveMercy]

Uh huh. You'd love to "see" how he looks now too, lol. I think every gay man is wondering how he looks now as an adult. 😂

[@chickadeeacres3864]

@@DearGodHaveMercyDear God have mercy on this lost soul who doesn’t understand tolerance nor love

[@ronaldmorris1462]

​@@DearGodHaveMercy what the fuck is wrong with you?

[@Tensolin01]

@@DearGodHaveMercyhe has recent videos. You are proving nothing.

[@barcetavalkova9630]

Your dads must be awesome men if they raised such an awesome young boy. :-)

[@LifeIsGay1]

Barčeta Válková I'm.number 69 like lol

[@LifeIsGay1]

Himath Perera no lol

[@DerekWilliamsMusic]

Convincing testimony to the fact that good parenting is not based on whom you sleep with.

[@tacos830]

Dreck Use a technical term, fine. But I'm sure this kid considers his parents to be his two fathers rather than the people who had sex 16 years ago that he hasn't seen since.

[@steevo9656]

anecdotal

[@davedvdy4946]

Dreck - while that may be true, the chances of him meeting his biological parents are slim to none. His "Parents" are the ones who raise him, and even HE calls them his Parents.

[@stoirmz]

This boy is only 15. When he gets older, he is going to feel like any child of a gay couple. Older children can look back and finally understand and speak up. And yes, gay parents can be good, loving parents. But they will never be able to fill that basic human need for a mom and a dad. The most outspoken people AGAINST gay marriage, are the CHILDREN of gay couples. And they are called homophobe. And shamed. But they deserve a voice because THEY are the ones that suffer a profound sense of loss and pain that no two dads, or two moms can ever fill. Sure, gay parents can be good, loving parents. But all of a child's essential needs will never be fully realized in a gay union. The children of gay parents deserve to be listened to as well. Listen: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqrUcqOloJeal7c I want my mom to be proud. This boy was raised by 2 dads, and they obviously all love each other. But the tremendous sense of loss and longing that can never be filled by anyone but mom is very evident. I cried. I hope his mom was watching and wants to meet him. And realizes just how important a mom is to a boy, a loss that 2 dads could never fill. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXOzkISje6hqeKM - I wanted a father​ The other side of the coin. A little girl that never knew the joy of being swept up in her father's arms, and knew the sense of loss at a very young age, even though she could not understand it yet. And she brings up a whole host of issues that are common for all children of gay couples, issues that most people have never thought about. The needs of the child FAR OUTWEIGH any need of adults. These children have fundamental needs and basic rights. No adults needs trump this. The human race has TWO COMPLEMENTARY genders. Nothing is every going to redefine that.

[@davedvdy4946]

Dreck - you're missing the point entirely that everyone is making here it seems. Biological vs the Parents raising him, it's quite simple. Also, his biological Parents may not even be alive.

[@themaushpit9791]

"Children deserve a family that will support them" - truer words were never said! Great video.

[@lizok6628]

fairly ironic that this young teenage boy seems to be a well rounded, intelligent, caring person while simultaneously being raised by a loving homosexual couple. he's living evidence that you do not need parents of the opposite sex to qualify as a family.

[@MuseDuCafe]

+liz violet Indeed, great kid. It has been well-known for some time that any child raised by ANY TWO ADULTS (whether those adults are in an intimate relationship or not) has the best chances of coming out well-adjusted. A result of several studies done I think over a decade ago, it was not exactly something the public was ready to hear. As long as their presence is consistent, any two adults, period : - )

[@GothicElf68]

Not ironic at all. It has more to do with the temperaments and mental stability of the parents who raise a child than what their sexuality is. A child being raised by parents that are mentally unstable, and/or who suffer from addition is far more likely grow into an adult than those children of emotionally mature adults. It makes no difference whether these two parents are heterosexual or homosexual. People who believe otherwise have been misinformed and buy into the stereotypes without doing any actual research on the matter. Parenting style has a a huge role to play as well. Psychologists have identified four basic parenting styles, and of them, only one is really good. (At least here in the U.S.) These are Authoritarian: in which the parents expect obedience and silence from their children. Children are not encouraged to ask questions, in particular to why they are being told to do something or not to do something. Disobedience is usually met with punishment, often harsh. These children often grow up to be inhibited and to lack self esteem. Neglectful: these parents take little to no interest in their children beyond putting a roof over their head and food in their belly (and sometimes not even that much.) Children of neglectful parents often have severe trust issues (gee, I wonder why? *heavy sarcasm*) Then there is the Permissive style. These parents want to be their child's friend. They often think they are great parents, because they take an active interest in the things their children are interested in. unfortunately, they also fail to discipline their children and make excuses for them when they get into trouble. These children grow up to be insecure, do not understand the concepts of authority and rules (laws) and often get into trouble as adults because they've never had to face the consequences of their actions. Finally there is the Authoritative parent. These parents are active in their child's life, and provide loving support, but also clear and well established rules and boundaries, with consequences for both good and bad behavior. For example, if the rule is little Johnny has to complete his homework before gaming on his XBox and he fails to do so, the XBox gets taken away. Conversely, if he does complete his homework before gaming, Mom or Dad might join him for a 1v1 of Johnny's favorite game. These children often grow into respectable, well rounded adults. So parenting style combined with the mental and emotional stability of the parents is what is important.

[@enchantedgames6589]

Yes that is true however you have to consider the fact that there is an emotional "hole" that is created when one gender is missing in someone's parenting. I totally agree that the male parents in this video seem to be very level headed and smart and i am sure that they are extremely capable and that makes them a lot better parents than a large number of other gay and straight couples. However, it is important to note that they can't fulfill the need that a child has for a female parent. There are just some things that are missing in the child's life as a result. Mind you this is also the case for straight single parents. So this situation is definitely better than being in an orphanage or having a single parent.

[@caramel7050]

Enchanted Games There's no hole to fill. Gender does not matter at all-- at least that's what studies show. How you raise your kid does.

[@faustofernandez2971]

Enchanted Games : the only hole here is in your head

[@Mario-xr3jo]

Wonderful testimony! Many, many thanks for that! Wishing you and your two dads all the best.

[@TheCrazyMango82]

He looks like the guy from the fault in our stars I forget the actors name...somethin elgort

[@daejahbaldridge5096]

Ansel elgort😊

[@laseulefleur]

Now that youve mentioned he really is!!!

[@JulythMviews]

Nope the Mindy project

[@ransom182]

google it?

[@hellolettuce6652]

Omg he’s does wtf😂

[@NordicHealer]

His dads must be amazing Men because this young man is also very Amazing. He is a very plain spoken, naturally masculine and wholesome young man. I'm impressed with everything he had to say and the way and manner he said it. You can feel he speaks from his Heart and Soul. You can just tell he also Reveres and Respects and Loves his parents like few American children now do.

[@ConservativeAnthem]

sick

[@jslasher666]

ConservativeAnthem It is you who are sick.

[@KellyOConnellShow]

J S Lasher Disgusting old pervert, I guess this kind of thing thrills you.

[@ConservativeAnthem]

J S Lasher Grampaw gay cheerleader, you are the old alcoholic with the martini and drunk pic, demanding others let young boys grow up in the home of gay male couples. You are obviously twisted from a lifetime of sodomy and booze, but you have no right to demand boys be exposed to perpetual buggery. Go get some rehab and stop fantasizing about Justin Bieber, dirty old man.

[@KellyOConnellShow]

J S Lasher Disgusting old Bone Huffer!!!

[@ricecakes1966]

This guy is like...perfect😍 He's hot/adorable, He loves science and he's interested in school!! He likes cats😻 Why the fuck do people think it's bad for gay couples to adopt???

[@ricecakes1966]

***** LOL

[@tartaringus]

no pussy-cat

[@donnadownham8476]

tartaringus

[@carolkeck9006]

Wonderful story Gays should be allowed to Adopt to give a child a family some are better parents

[@Mira-gu6we]

Is he also gay?

[@jadecooper2447]

Look 3 years later. 2015. Gay marriage is allowed in all 50 states. Thanks for people like you to help people out. #lovewins

[@marlynstruwig8009]

Straight ppl have anal sex too lmao why do homophobes hate gays I just don't get it

[@philipem1000]

+Marlyn Struwig Some people just need someone to look down on so that they won't have to be the bottom of the barrel...so they find who they can -- blacks, Jews, Gays...then pretend THEY are at the bottom...

[@marlynstruwig8009]

Well I don't c that much wrong with the average jew

[@philipem1000]

Marlyn Struwig Nor do I but those three groups are traditional targets for the feeble.

[@marlynstruwig8009]

+philipem1000 yes but I won't get about homophobes is that gays lesbians come in such a a huge variety of types and kinds .diverse plus i don't know any violent gays lol.they're usually soft kind ppl and not all of them are super gay or feminine.so many ppl u won't even realise are gay .

[@aramax1001]

What a cute, cool, loving, accepting, very intelligent, very wise young man. Bravo.

[@jeffreymartin6369]

@@aramax1001 isn’t he adorable?

[@oppionatedindividual8256]

Very cute

[@mertcameron8956]

another Great young man raised by two gay men. this is the proof we all need to see. the boy will go far. i would be proud to be one of his dads. good luck in your life. mert

[@texstud]

smart kid. level headed.

[@penboyasgod6103]

Very good video. Smart? I think so, quite. Level headed? Mostly --- definitely social, but needs to drop the religion(s) and he'll be even more level-headed. Technology and Science? Great, but when you get to the "nitty-gritty" of either/both, religion and "god" are no longer needed and/or included. I understand fully about the *social* elements of "religions" as I experienced them myself. But one needs to understand that *social mask* is just to lure minors ( *especially* ) into their power and wealth-thieving lairs --- think black widow or Venus flytrap --- *_and I'm not exaggerating._*

[@ahlloralee5833]

I personally was raised by my lesbian grandparents because my mom was very unstable at the time and in and out of jail. I commend this young man and fully agree with him. I also became a pastor so that when gay marriage was accepted I could marry them officially, and I did. They are now happily married and I couldn't be more proud :')

[@thedivinemrm5832]

+Jamie Hendricks How wonderful! I'm sure you made your grandmothers so very proud. :)

[@ahlloralee5833]

+TheDivine MrM Thank you :) And I hope so, and that I continue to do so.

[@maddavisdog07]

Sister how do you qualify as a pastor according to the scripture and two under what authority do you walk under? Jesus or the government. If you continue to marry gay couples you will be severely judged by the Lord. Please repent. You are deceived.

[@Brandon_-wd6op]

Jamie Hendricks First of all, according to the bible a man sleeping with a man and a women sleeping with a woman is a deadly sin. According to the bible, the sin must be avoided at all cost but yet you, a pastor are allowing it without showing love towards them and helping them rejoice in heaven with God one day.

[@caramel7050]

DeistVoice According to the Bible, women are property and the effeminate are going to Hell. So, stop cherrypicking your dark age scriptures, thank you. If you're going to be homophobic, then be homophobic but follow the _rest_ of your Bible too and don't be a massive deluded hypocrite. The child abuse, the mysoginy, the genocides. Everything.

[@JacksonPolyp]

I'm proud of this kid. But I"m even prouder that two American gay guys stole him from Russia.

[@FlattyMchesterson]

JacksonPolyp I'd replace stole with save.

[@trumpsteind.j.2131]

Fan XD Square Enix They probably paid the mafia to buy him.

[@rabrown2126]

It's great when kids raised by gay parents can be so self confident and articulate. It demonstrates the fact better than quoting all the studies that say these kids are just as well adjusted as kids raised by straight parents. Those who claim that gay parents confuse and harm kids are proved mistaken each time kids with gay parents come forward with such maturity and clear headedness. Great job, Woofmagic!

[@manofthe80s]

This goes out to the young man who made this video. I APPLAUD you for making this video, and it's my wish that you don't read too many of the comments by religious zealots and pure haters. Sadly, there are still too many people out there who don't understand anything beyond their nose and their religion. I got caught up in the comments and wanted to make some snide remarks, but you can't fight a battle of wits with those who have none. To me you sound like a very well adjusted young man and I'm sure, as a gay man myself, that your two dads will be there for you and support you as you enter the world! BRAVO to you and your family!!

[@jimkeddy4382]

his famaly is in Russia ! And your GAY.. Bravo , sickos

[@manofthe80s]

.............yawn.......

[@cookiebrain129]

Jim Keddy HIS FAMILY IN RUSSIA ABANDONED HIM, that means THEY DO NOT WANT HIM... Wtf is wrong with you people supporting him to go to a family who ABANDONED him, when he has GREAT people raising him?!?!?!? Holy shit!

[@manofthe80s]

Jim Keddy....just STFU!! You say you have love and goodness but then threaten to snap someones neck if they get aggressive, and then leave them dying in the street. CHARMING! Any more of your rants, hateful speech, and THREATS, and I'll report you to Google. I will. Trust me. I don't fuck around with hatemongers like you. You've been warned. Period!

[@MrTommyboy68]

@@cookiebrain129 Maybe these close minded bigots should read "Putin Country" by Ann Garrels. She spent a lot of time there as a reporter and freelancer for NPR. She goes into just how bad Russia is, their lack of proper facilities for children and how Daddy Vlad put the kibosh on gay ANYTHING after he got the Olympics. He is refusing to allow ANY adoptions to ANY country who has legalized gay marriage. I am somehow not surprised to see that a few people who I blocked due to their hatred and bigotry when I see 2 or 4 responses to a post and only one shows up. I think these people have nothing to do except troll any videos that have any gay theme just to spread their vile opinions.

[@craigthistleton6403]

Beautiful story! How lucky you are to have two dads. My husband and I have a son too! He was adopted by us but wasn't with us when he was a baby. He turned 40 in May. Now that we are getting old, he came to Hawaii where we live to look after us. We helped him get a condo in our building and he is so happy and healthy, and we love him so much! Thank you for sharing your story!

[@owenmcisaac-Demoinfo]

1. I love this video. 2. I still lack the ability to understand why people are against gay marriage.

[@ruthietreselan]

+Owen Michtofen because marriage is one man and one woman only that is all it is...2 homosexuals joining may be a union but it is not marriage...

[@owenmcisaac-Demoinfo]

ruthietreselan I tend to disagree. Marriage is, to me, the union of two people irrelevant of gender

[@owenmcisaac-Demoinfo]

ruthietreselan Are you opposed to the common practice of officially modifying the definition of words due to changes in society?

[@request2000]

+ruthietreselan This video looks coerced it doesn't make any sense. He's calling them by their names, but there is no emotional attachment. He even looks like he reading from something. And no 16 year old kid talks that way. He's a minor forced to live with two homosexual men and he probably feels stuck. Like the girl Rosie O'Donnell "adopted", as soon as she was old enough she ran straight to her Real mother. This is straight child abuse to deny children a mother of father.

[@owenmcisaac-Demoinfo]

request2000 I beg to differ. We cannot determine such emotional attachments by simple speech.

[@BrookelleBlasphemy]

I would trade places with this kid in a heart beat. My father was a drug selling addict and my mother doesn't use drug however she is VERY mentally abusive.. Odds are I wouldn't be a drug addict right now if it wasn't for the way I was raised. STABLE gay parents are a blessing...:

[@hellodankestmyoldfriend750]

+brookelle bailey STABLE straight parents are a blessing. Fixed it for you, dumbass.

[@FriscoEsquerLittleFrisco]

+The Science Guy Why are you here if you're gonna act like a fool. dumbass.

[@spector969]

+Frisco Esquer Well, while I don't agree with his rude manner, he's technically right. The ideal thing would be to have a stable mother and father, men and women are different and both bring different things into a child's life. However, I'm not against gay adoption, I mean it's obviously better to have loving parents (regardless of sexuality) then it is to be in a Russian orphanage...

[@oneironaut420]

+spector969 Actually, nearly every study in this area has found that kids of gay parents grow up to be virtually indistinguishable from other kids.

[@pleiadesdragon1391]

Thats pure love for his dads . You don't see that often .His dads must be so proud of him . Im proud of him for his speech of the heart . bless this fam and thanks for sharing

[@johnnyohness]

You seem like one fine educated young man. Your dads must love you very much. It's obvious they did a great job raising you. We all would love to see an update.

[@grahamfunnell5590]

Smart, masculine, well adjusted, passionate, rational, and likely to be a positive contributor to society..............It kinda makes the all to often "wont somebody think of the children"!! argument look like the pathetic and desperate objection it actually is. I might even overlook the cat-obsession!

[@NVDAbets]

Even though I am definitely a dog person, this young man is fantastic.

[@caligulalonghbottom2629]

what the hell does masculine have to do with anything...

[@bobbytorresjimenez6770]

Caligula Longhbottom i was kind of upset at first with that too. But honestly, most people tend to think that a boy raised by two dads will be femmenine (which is absurd), and pointing this fact (that this guy is masculine) May not be to offend anyone, but to make a point. I dont care if he is masc or femme, as long as he is happy. But many people do saddly

[@caligulalonghbottom2629]

Its still a sexist and/or homophobic point. Who cares if he turned out 'feminine'. He didn't. He does seem to have some sort of like...idk how to say it, autistic or maybe OCD seeming tendencies to me or maybe just a tad uptight and too serious for his age. Just saying.

[@steevo9656]

Caligula; If your a male and your body develops right in homeostasis or whatever through a balanced endocrine system, you will be masculine. It is rightly natural for men to be masculine and women to be feminine, if not, you have hormone/endocrine imbalances. Dr m.w.kapp wrote a book a some decades ago, worth a read.

[@SkyeRangerNick]

So it is over 5 years since you posted your video. And I am sure you have heard many voices of appreciation. Here is another. Thank you so much for sharing a bit of your experience. My good wishes to you as you move into your 20's and the further adventures of your life.

[@potatoeunicornpickel]

Okay, so, screw all of the negative people in the comments. I think you're a lovely young man with two loving parents and I'm so happy for you. I don't understand why two people that love each other can't vow each other's love and faithfulness. Because that's what marriage is. It isn't a man saying "I'll take care of my wife" or a woman saying "that I'll take care of my husband." It IS two people saying that for the rest of my life I will be faithful to you; I will love you; I will take care of you; I will be there for you when you need me; I'll be your hand to hold, your shoulder to cry on, and your partner-in-crime. And if you think that only a man and a woman can have that relationship and bond, then you are ignoring your own ignorance.

[@depfox]

Great video I am so glad you and your dads found each other

[@peter2486]

As a person who grew up in a fragmented household I am very happy to hear that you had a loving and supporting family your whole life. I am gay myself, and one day I hope to be able to raise my own kids as well as your fathers have raised you. Also, science WIN!

[@danieldiaz1189]

Robert Brolo Hi, where are you from?

[@anapastori9876]

Peter Fornos Amen to that. Science talks about the fact based on universal truths. The reason why I got a science background my entire family studied science so yeah SCIENCE MUST WIN 😘

[@stoirmz]

I would watch this BEFORE I think about raising kids. Love is not just a warm, fuzzy feeling. It's being able to put the other person's needs ahead of your own, no matter how much that hurts. To LISTEN to and recognize those needs, and sacrifice your own if necessary. Listen: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqrUcqOloJeal7c I want my mom to be proud. This boy was raised by 2 dads, and they obviously all love each other. But the tremendous sense of loss and longing that can never be filled by anyone but mom is very evident. I cried. I hope his mom was watching and wants to meet him. And realizes just how important a mom is to a boy, a loss that 2 dads could never fill. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXOzkISje6hqeKM - I wanted a father​ The other side of the coin. A little girl that never knew the joy of being swept up in her father's arms, and knew the sense of loss at a very young age, even though she could not understand it yet. The needs of the child FAR OUTWEIGH any need of adults. These children have fundamental needs and basic rights. No adults needs trump this. The human race has TWO COMPLEMENTARY genders. Nothing is every going to redefine that.

[@darlenegreywolf7330]

Peter Fornos I wish you peace, love, I hope you have children you can raise to be as understanding as you!

If you are gay, your opinions do not count, are not valid.

[@izzyjerzyk]

My new favourite thing to do on KZbin is report all the hate comments and get them off my page. I'm glad Minnesota is now accepting same-sex marriage. I hope my state is soon to follow.

[@MrJohnboy-jj5ez]

So you don't like people disagreeing and having a different opinion.

[@MrJohnboy-jj5ez]

paulsboroman Who cares if you don't like what other people say, other people have got just as much right to express their opinions as you do and there are people that wouldn't like and wouldn't agree with your opinions either.

[@kt-xy5zo]

My state recently began accepting gay marriage. I'm so happy about that. However in church on Sunday (I only go because I still live with my parents) the pastor talked about how it was wrong and so on and so forth. There were several times when he would say something so profound or bigoted and I had to squeeze my hands together (it helps when I'm angry lol) and I was squeezing them so hard. But i was so close to having to get up and walk out at certain points, it was really hard to handle.

[@MrJohnboy-jj5ez]

paulsboroman And I got no time for people who are intolerant of others who believe and think differently to them.

***** But you have time to stick your nose into other people's lives. Well, unfortunately for you, I have the time to call out mindless bigots, whether that bigotry is premised on religious faith or otherwise.

[@SapienceFIS]

Would be super proud to call him my son. Articulate, considered and intelligent - the world is a better place with him and his family part of it.

[@AnyaS18]

This boy is living proof that gay parents can raise their children just as well, if not better, than/as hetero couples

[@YenellyT]

You are attractive af according to me

[@javaxtra]

He is cute. No one can call me a pervert because I'm about the same age as him

[@bookowl1775]

Jo Bones What if he/she is his age?

[@sivanariana9796]

@@bookowl1775 15 while he was recordin

[@airelbonifacio1932]

I am so proud of you dude.. be a good boy to your dads. God blessed you

[@amyangeles9206]

*bless lol

[@GarudaLegends]

that is what i said stupid. they are not his dads, he is these gay ppls pet. i dont have a fear of the gays

[@Imnotallergictopeanuts]

GarudaLegends nice bait, troll harder you waste of oxygen.

[@GarudaLegends]

万里Hyukoh how is it bait? I am straight. Humans are only alive because of straight ppl. Only. So now you hate straight ppl?

[@Imnotallergictopeanuts]

GarudaLegends and you’re right, we are here because of reproducing. But now we are overpopulated and kids need to be adopted, so I don’t really see your point.

[@AnthonyRizzo2]

I loved listening to you brag about your dads! That's so cool! Congrats to you and your dad's your family is finally legit in the eyes of the supreme court.

[@danielmurray04]

+Anthony Rizzo "brag" isn't that negative?

[@larsthegunslinger]

+SOHR Minnesota it was mostly a name change. almost literally the people on each side changed names.

[@korisx]

+Anthony Rizzo "Brag"? This video was made 3 years ago when it wasn't legit, this was brave, but please, don't let that get in the way of your hatred toward equality.

[@AnthonyRizzo2]

korisx Did you not understand any part of what you read?

[@korisx]

Anthony Rizzo Yeah, that's part of the reason why I wrote it.

[@michaelcoulter1114]

You're lucky to have the parents you do, and I'm glad you've grown up into a kind, respectful young man. May peace and happiness be unto all of us

[@tomdespain68]

Gay dad of 3 grown sons. All straight, married, and children. Guess the conversion didn't work. 🤣😂 I also have 6 wonderful grandkids. The important part of being a parent is love and has nothing to do with gender or sexual orientation. This young man, now 11 years older, I can bet is a happy well-adjusted adult. Wonderful video! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍

[@simplicitylost]

Yeah, it never made sense because if having gay parents always equaled gay children then why are most gay people from straight parents? Doesn’t make sense.

[@BRDofprey]

I LOVE YOU OMG. I have been raised by two women all my life, my biological mom and her girlfriend of 12 years. Although I now live with my grandmother (NOT AT ALL BECAUSE OF MY PARENTS) but I would just like to say I fully support you and understand what you are going through. I turned out perfectly fine as did you obviously, and I love to say here in Delaware where I live gay marriage is legal and I am glad you fought it out too.

[@ccbeck]

Wow, what a great kid !!! You are the future and it makes me feel that it may be brighter one because you are in it. Don't listen to the homphobes and haters here. You are a great person.

[@aligorzeimet4029]

ccbeck R'Amen.

[@albaniansausage4556]

+Aligor Zeimet Ah, hello fellow Pastafarian

[@aligorzeimet4029]

Grejdi Agolli Well actually I'm a Lovecraftian cultist. Sorry. Cthulhu Fhtagn.

[@albaniansausage4556]

Aligor Zeimet Oh :(

[@aligorzeimet4029]

Grejdi Agolli Perhaps you have heard of our Lord and Destroyer? Or perhaps of his disciple, H.P. Lovecraft.

[@cassandramitch8793]

There's nothing wrong with being gay, bisexual, lesbian or transgender. Gay dads and gay moms are capable of being great parents. This young fella was raised by two gay dads and is a happy, healthy well adjusted kid. His dads raised him well.

[@jobones2004]

Cassandra Mitch ..of course...there is nothing wrong with it...you are sick and twisted. Im sure the bible won't ever be mentioned..

[@cassandramitch8793]

Jo Bones I'm not sick and twisted. Homophobes like you certainly are.

[@cassandramitch8793]

@@jobones2004 I'm not sick and twisted, you are! Buzz off

[@cassandramitch8793]

@@imadamsmom I am not crappy,sick or twisted. Go troll elsewhere

[@i.cant.sleep.anymore]

I'd like to hear more stories from kids raised by gay parents. I think that this would really help open people's minds who don't totally understand how normal this really is.

[@zusuky03]

are you robot or something ? :v

[@zusuky03]

@ and.you are.just a really crazy person go to the doctor and take your.medicine :)

[@minecrawfygamwer7817]

zusuky03 what lilac said isnt true but the other is....thats not normal bruh

@@HR-mp4wv You are not normal, you f ing piece of shit. :) You are abomination. :)

[@joehu6005]

@@zusuky03 that's funny, I just found that you liked a lesbian couple"s videos,so what are you,lesbianism?

This is sooooo beautiful!!! THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!!! family is about love and support, not about the sex of sexual oriantation of the members. And about homophobic comments i'll say this: no, they don't deserve a comment. Don't waste time people!!! LOVEEEEE, DEFEND LOVE!!!

[@meikobarragan6210]

Raigh DarkHawk if you're just going to continue to say that both sides are pedophiles, then why even say it anymore? Yes, there are pedophiles. We know that.

[@iralynwhittingham7337]

As it was in the days of Sodom and Gomorrah, so will it be in the time of the end of this system of things. Today people are saying " LORD, LORD, but the True God Jehovah and his son Jesus Christ have Promised to put an end to all wickedness and only the Righteous will remain for ever and ever.

@@iralynwhittingham7337 well if that’s the case, then I was born to go to hell. Because I was born gay, I was created gay. Like it or not. And I’m proud of the person I am, I am proud of how I am 100% sure that I haven’t been a real obstacle or a cause of sadness for no one, ever. And how my life is enough for me to be happy. And how I feel the love of my creator, no matter how different other mortals think of my existence.

[@anandparmale7934]

Such matured kid..More than.kids of his age...

[@brianabundy513]

I really hate all these negative comments. Why is being gay so bad you can't really choose whether you like the opposite sex or the same sex. Love is love and people just need to except the fact that you can't choose who you love. it's NOT a choice, you are born the way you are and some people are born gay, lesbian, bisexual, or straight and what I don't understand is why not being straight is a bad thing.. So what you can't have a kid being gay, but that's why people adopt kids. I mean some people can't have kids due to medical reasons but we don't hate on them. I just think our world just needs to grow up and stop with all this "being gay is bad" stuff because we are all human and being gay, lesbian, or bisexual is NOT a bad thing. Like seriously have respect for other people!

[@davidevans9906]

briana bundy People always go, how do you know your gay if you've never had sex with a woman. I always go, how do you know your not gay if you've never had sex with a man, you feel it in your bones.

[@juxtagenesis1120]

David Evans That is so true! I have only felt what im sure is love for guys, because I have never come across a girl that I got the same reaction for. Again, It's not something I choose or regulate. It just happens naturally as I meet people.

[@davidevans9906]

JuxtaGenesis finally someone who understands.

[@rockthejungle]

briana bundy There is no such thing as a "gay chromosome" so yes you can choose not to love the same sex. Secondly there is the North American Man Boy Love Association (NAMBLA) that gays love to hide behind to cover there pedophile feelings and two men adopting a child plays the same role.

[@juxtagenesis1120]

rockthejungle 1) You are so wrong about that. It is not a choice. and 2) I find it curious how whenever people criticize homosexuality they always mention men. Why not women? 2 women together is also homosexuality. Why do they always act like homosexuality is exclusive to males? That's the first flaw in your logic. You think 2 women marrying each other is acceptable while men are not? You think 2 women adopting children is acceptable while men are not? You think 2 women together is attractive? You think women should be excluded from the prejudice and hate towards gays (which includes lesbians)? If you answer yes to any of the above then you are a hypocrite and have no right to speak about lgbt people. If you answer yes then you completely throw out your argument on why it's bad or morally wrong.

[@silverysnow92]

This is beautiful. Don't let the negative bigots affect you in any way.

[@D-Cameron]

I'm so glad you were lucky enough to have been adopted into such a loving, supportive family. What a shame that so many kids aren't so fortunate.

[@sweetlad87]

Your passion really co es through and as a young gay man who does want to have a child or two you never know : ) Seeing a young man stand up for hid parents to be able to call themselves husband and husband/ wife and wife etc. This sure does show that no matter who brings you up a loving stable family is we need. Thank you

[@sweetlad87]

Really comes through*

[@issachlt]

wonderful speech, young man

[@ghelhead]

2 male parents make the ultimate alpha male.

[@sitizenkanemusic]

You're lucky... You probably have the coolest parents in the world who understands you and help you out when you get into trouble. My parents are okay. My mom is pretty much a saint and I love her to death I. My dad was a military man who was very set on his ways. A no-nonsense man who knows the value of true wisdom. But I'm kind of estranged from him. I never, ever called him "dad" because I had a hard childhood growing up. He would whoop me from time to time if I did something wrong.

[@VeinyWombat]

***** I´m sorry your father beat you, but letting out your anger online, by horrasing others seems a bit pathetic, don´t you think?

[@Spock0987]

Sitizen Kane At least you were wooped for something I was wooped just for existing.

[@VeinyWombat]

The Learner I´m so sorry for you, are you in a safe environment now?

[@Spock0987]

blueoceanparadox Right now I am already married and happy with my family but things were ugly many years ago.

[@VeinyWombat]

The Learner Glad to know that you came out of it okay, hope you have a long and happy marriage.

[@Pyropuca]

Finally a son who cares about his gay parents. I am so happy! My character Damien has a gay father and he is just like you!

Damien from "The Omen"?

[@zoeigarashi4271]

Watching this in January 2018. I would be so proud to have a son like you :)

[@darwing884]

Your family is amazing. God bless!

[@malin6755]

Your Dads are doing a wonderful job. Don't let hate comments that are being posted here by homophobes distract you. You're intelligent, witty and nice. I wish you a bright future :)

[@davidcurran9031]

You are beyond beautiful! Believe in yourself!! I raised four boys with my husband. Not to brag but my oldest grads med next year! Most days I want to beat them all! Totally a-holes! Anyway I only know how to love them and they drown me. Believe! LOL four boys and non of hem is gay? Where did I go wrong?

[@Damn_bruh029]

lol. I'm laughing so hard, I was just telling my mom that when I'm older one of my children better be at least bisexual

[@Mijochda]

This is a perfect example of why gay marriage needs to be normalized and legalized. This poor kid is so worked up about something that shouldn't even be within his frame of reference. He should be worried about midterms, puberty and all that other teenage stuff. Way to ruin peoples lives society.

[@helengelifan]

It's so wise what you say! Thank you! You're an awesome person. I wish you and your family all the best!

[@markmartin448]

Your dads are clearly doing a great job, anybody would be proud to have you as their son.

[@Grimhart89]

Dear uploader of the video: You are a truly wonderful person.

[@zekebanister865]

Not really

[@chevychase]

Bravo! What a well-spoken, intelligent young man! His parents raised him well, and he will do much good in his life. God bless him and his fathers.

[@brianleonard6885]

Young man you're very special and you are doing great things so I know your future is going to be amazing. Keep living and loving and spreading kindness as you are .

[@stuartfox8499]

Dimo, I am 74. I am so used to teens who can't get a correct English sentence out of their mouths (yes and 20 somethings too) that I almost cried when I heard you speak on this video. If you are an example of a teen with two fathers all I can say is that I wish a few thousand more teens had the same. Please consider working for Elon Musk, he hires lots of engineers! Please be well, you make me happy just being there.

[@jonathanmcvay4499]

Elon Musk aged like milk.

[@benjamindiequez115]

​@@jonathanmcvay4499 literally LMAO !!!! I was thinking the same thing.

[@Raffanroll]

You have been blessed with two loving parents. You are a beautiful family.

[@travisabr1294]

My partner, he had two kids with his ex wife. I never thought I would parent two kids, but here I am 10 years later. I love my kids and I am sure your parents love you dearly. ❤

[@Markus_Blewish]

that was beautiful. so proud your parents must be.

[@giuseppecirciello356]

Be proud of yourself and of your dads. They have done well with you. You three are magnificent human beings.

[@NG3L69]

Homophobes what do u have to say

[@bgregg55]

I've no doubt that ul be a difference-maker in this world. Ur dads must be amazing.

[@MCP2012]

I'm a 57 yr old bisexual man. I'd be _proud_ to have you for a son. I'm so glad your dads adopted you. You're adorable. I have a boyfriend-fiance who lives in Eastern Europe at the moment. We hope to bring him over here a.s.a.p., however, and marry. Thank you for making this video. Best wishes always...

[@kenz1538]

Im a 12 year old bisexual girl and I hope ur wedding went well!

[@mikealward9049]

Lilac Tell us what you really think you hateful ignorant soul. I’ll pray for you

[@mikealward9049]

Lilac It’s God’s place to judge. Not yours. The hate in your heart makes Him weep. You best pray for your own soul. It needs it. Ignoramous

Mike Alward, Those are God's words.

[@mikealward9049]

Lilac You’re a moron

[@lhaviland8602]

Algorithm in 2012: "Not yet" 2013: "Not yet" 2014: "Not yet" 2015: "Not yet" 2016: "Not yet" 2017: "Not yet" 2018: "Not yet" 2019: "Not yet" 2020: "Not yet" 2021: "Not yet" 2022: "Not yet" 2023: "Not yet" 2024: "NOW!"

[@vinceguarrieri6984]

I enjoyed your video and happy you have a loving family who support you, best wishes for your future endeavors.

[@julsius]

Some nice supporting comments, but some hateful ones too which i cannot believe here. Your a courageous and bright young man. I can tell you will be successful with your studies and pursuits and i'm glad you have a loving family buddy. Hope the laws are being corrected. Have a merry christmas. -- from an Australian atheist.

[@paulhydebugden1904]

If only.. if only... the rest of the world could watch and learn from this video. An incredible young man. This is the future!

[@audiovisuality]

Your Dad’s sound awesome, thanks for sharing your story!

[@AlwaysOpera]

What a great kid! Bright, articulate, focused. Your dads must be very proud of you. I hope you can ignore all of the ignorant comments impugning you and your family. Rest assured, the extreme Christian fanatics will soon be a thing of the past, perhaps in less than ten years, when they will cease to give us real Christians a bad name.

[@martymahem236]

Great kid who is obviously being raised well. And what a voice on a 15 year old! Wow.

[@shannongreen2450]

He looks like evan peters

[@benji.7442]

Thats what I was going to say

[@angeleyeszarai]

+shannon green Evan is much cuter but yea... now that you mention there's a bit of resemblance. And the voice is also very similar. Wow

[@Martindyna]

+shannon green He reminded me of John Denver.

[@thomasrokos5433]

+shay green Are u kidding?

[@shannongreen2450]

+thomas rokos what do u mean?

[@LouisObviously]

Great video! :)

[@RusBlassoples]

With kindness, respect and love from Cape Town, South Africa. May God continue to bless you and your two dads. Thank you for opening up yourself and your heart to the world.

[@Cancerian816]

Being gay does not take away the point of this particular word: RESPONSIBLE! Two responsible gay men raised you right! Thank you for being living proof and testimony of being raised in love🫵🏾💪🏾⭐🌕💯

[@gf1850]

Lively and eloquent young man. Both you and your parents are lucky!

[@Thursdayization]

I love what you said. You are so compassionate in regard to your fathers; thanks

[@MrHill518]

This is clearly a well raised young man. I applaud his parents. Isn't it time we gave up the marriage is for a man and a woman thing and accept the fact that gay people exist and can be great parents . This video should be made to go viral

[@Littles813]

your an amazing kid who has been blessed with 2 great parents.... kudos to them & you!!! 👍

[@STONEYEND24]

I would be proud to have you as my son! I'm sure your fathers love you very much, and they raised an incredible son!

[@univuniveral9713]

Very intelligent boy with good interests. He should not forget to study Russian. He needs it badly, though he might not be aware. He even looks very Russian.

[@Itthew]

Feel so happy that in 10 years, this would be in History book and my kids (I am only 25 now lol ) will be baffled to understand why so many people and almost an entire political party would want to ban so many beautiful stories of this smart, successful and handsome young man not until recently. The world is progress, and this awesome young man and his dads will be role models for millions for the next generation.

[@danperry7019]

Amazing young man, a true credit to his dads.

[@dakarkid1]

Russia's loss is our gain! You have a bright future. Congratulations to your two dadas for raising you to be an outstanding person. And congratulations to you for being one.

[@weda0604]

Having just come out to friends and family a month ago, I love seeing other people who also understand what it means to love and be loved. I will admit I am constantly learning more about myself and still not super comfortable but I know time will change that. I am glad my parents are supportive and didn't expect that initially from them. So far all my friends have taken the stance that they don't care what other people are. If it means their friend (me) is gay, it really changes nothing. Having seen that response from so many people, it has become easier to come out to new people. On top of that, thank God it is legal to marry now in MN!

[@8JLZ8]

Well, it's been 8 years since you commented on this. I hope you are super comfortable now and are living larger than life! Good luck to you! It was harder speaking out 8 years ago than it is today. I came out almost 11 years ago- it's been a ride lol

[@Ash_6805]

@@8JLZ8i still haven’t at least not fully just to a close friends but seeing these comments and even this video from such a long time ago gives me hope for the best lmfao not everything will be easy but hella worth it!, and wow congrats thats a long time ago lol, does it get easier i mean like yk once u come out and all cause i wonder

[@regerde2711]

You're such a sweet and clever boy. I wish every child could have parents like yours. If two loving parents who care about their child's well being are not enough then I don't know what is. Your family is definitely not less than one of a straight couple.

[@KazukiP]

Can you imagine if someone started a poll that said, "Okay so vote yes or no if you think if black people should be banned from buses again?". It would be absurd but people have the right to vote on gay marriage?

[@world4truth]

Thanks for your video. It means a lot to many of us.

[@CH3CH2OCH2CH3net]

What a neat kid! People like him give me hope for our future!

[@pixie99]

Thank you for sharing....I wish you the best. xxxxx

[@beLOVEnow888]

Thank you for sharing and enlighten people with your experiences.