Former president says fathers alone aren’t enough…
Barack Obama says young boys need a gay man in their life for guidance and that having only a father around isn’t enough.
He believes being around gay men helps boys develop emotional awareness, empathy, and a broader perspective.
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Barack Obama says young boys need a gay man in their life for guidance and that having only a father around isn’t enough.
He believes being around gay men helps boys develop emotional awareness, empathy, and a broader perspective.
Obama recalled that one of his most important mentors was a gay professor who shaped his views on compassion and humanity.