Viral TikTok of kids' reactions to the concept of 'coming out' draws praise from parents
An Australian mom went viral on TikTok after sharing a video of two of her kids attempting to wrap their minds around the experience of “coming out.”
Progress might not always be a straight line, but a mom’s viral TikTok about tolerance with two of her children is a reminder that each passing generation offers hope for a better future.
Emmaline Carrol Southwell is a mom of three based in Melbourne, Australia. The 41-year-old is a content creator and children’s book author who recently went viral on TikTok after sharing a video of two of her kids — Levi, 8, and Violet, 5 — attempting to wrap their minds around the personal experience of “coming out” to family and community.
Southwell’s video captures the moment Levi and Violet learn that not all cultures or families are accepting of sexualities and genders.
“It’s confusing because, in some families and cultures and religions, you’re not allowed to be gay,” she explain at the top of the clip.
“Why?!” Violet replies.
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