Children Quote by Ian Mckellen
“In the past, kids didn't tell their parents they were gay, so there were never the bust-ups. Some parents react so strongly to the news that their children are gay that the reaction is, 'Get out of our house.' There's a residue of old prejudices that are going to die hard.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Acceptance and Equality, 2022
Past acceptance of gay children avoided conflict; lingering prejudice still causes harsh reactions.
In simple terms: Old prejudices cause harsh family reactions.
Key Takeaway
Challenge and change lingering prejudices.
Themes
LGBTQ+ rights
family dynamics
prejudice
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
advocacy
inspirational
When to use this quote
- parental counseling
- school policies
- community outreach
Key Concepts
social justice
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can families become more supportive?
- What actions reduce prejudice?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑seated bias is difficult.
