--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Does it bother you when you see Daddy…" description: "\"“Does it bother you when you see Daddy kissing Josh?” he asked. Ty shook his head and made a funny face. “No, not really. I guess you really like him a..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/629/jeff-erno-26881_cooties_does-it-bother-you-when-you-see-daddy-ki_3138840.jpg" --- # Does it bother you when you see Daddy kissing Josh?” he… ![“Does it bother you when you see Daddy kissing Josh?” he asked. Ty shook his head and made a funny face. “No, not really. I guess you really like him a lot.” “I do,” Rex agreed. “I love Josh.” “I love Josh too, and so I don’t care if you kiss him. But I thought boys only kissed girls.” Rex nodded…” quote by Jeff Erno](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/629/jeff-erno-26881_cooties_does-it-bother-you-when-you-see-daddy-ki_3138840.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/629/jeff-erno-26881_cooties_does-it-bother-you-when-you-see-daddy-ki_3138840.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/629/jeff-erno-26881_cooties_does-it-bother-you-when-you-see-daddy-ki_3138840.jpg) > ““Does it bother you when you see Daddy kissing Josh?” he asked. Ty shook his head and made a funny face. “No, not really. I guess you really like him a lot.” “I do,” Rex agreed. “I love Josh.” “I love Josh too, and so I don’t care if you kiss him. But I thought boys only kissed girls.” Rex nodded. “Yeah, well, that’s how it is most of the time, but you know some boys kiss other boys and some girls kiss other girls.” “Well, I don’t wanna kiss no girls!” Ty said emphatically. Rex and Josh both laughed. “Maybe someday you will, though. If you do, that’s fine, and if you don’t, that’s fine too. For right now, you can just kiss Daddy.” He leaned in and kissed Ty on the forehead.”” [Jeff Erno](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jeff-erno/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A conversation normal gender and affection challenges norms, encouraging acceptance of diverse expressions of love. **In simple terms:** Kids discuss love and gender openly, promoting acceptance. Key Takeaway Embrace diverse love without judgment. Themes acceptance gender love identity Mood thoughtful empathetic Type educational social commentary When to use this quote - parenting - education - L‑building Key Concepts social norms sexuality communication Questions to Reflect On - How can we teach children about diverse relationships? - What biases might this dialogue reveal? 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