Older adults in some countries are more likely to say they’re uncomfortable with the idea of having a child come out as gay or lesbian | Pew Research Center

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August 20, 2025

Many in middle-income countries are uncomfortable with hypothetically having a child who comes out as gay

Older adults in some countries are more likely to say they’re uncomfortable with the idea of having a child come out as gay or lesbian

Older adults in some countries are more likely to say they’re uncomfortable with the idea of having a child come out as gay or lesbian

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Older adults in some countries are more likely to say they’re uncomfortable with the idea of having a child come out as gay or lesbian

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