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A Commercial Breaks New Ground

Honey Maid, the international graham cracker company, produced a commercial in
2016 that broke boundaries and touched hearts. In the commercial, a father comes
to terms with the fact that his son is gay, and in a committed relationship, and that
the couple has children. The father tells his son that he was at rst shocked to learn
that his son’s partner was a man, but now he feels he has two sons. The commer-
cial continues to show the father, his son, the son’s partner, and their children, and
it ends with the father saying, “I think any child would be lucky to have two dads
like you.”The commercial received a negative reception from conservative groups
that oppose same- sex marriage and LGBT families. LGBT families and others who
support LGBT rights, on the other hand, applauded the company for its sensitive
portrayal of changing family dynamics.

Curtis Wong, “Honey Maid’s Latest ‘Wholesome’ Ad Will Melt Your Heart,” Huf ngton Post, April 6, 2016. www
.huf ngtonpost.com.

Since childhood, she has been active in the fi ght against laws that
discriminate against LGBT families.

Religion and Families
Young people from LGBT families often face yet another fi ght.
This one involves religion. Religion is important in the lives of
many Americans, including people from LGBT families. Different
religions have different views on LGBT individuals, marriage, and
parenting. Some are entirely accepting of same- sex marriage and
parenting. Others are not. Young people who are being raised in
a particular faith can experience real turmoil if their faith does not
accept them and their family. In contrast, feelings of acceptance
by one’s faith can bring real comfort.
Certain faiths and denominations have fully accepted LGBT
members. They allow same- sex marriage, baptism, and other

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