Should a child be given an opportunity to confront an anti-LGBT politician?

“Yes, even if they’re doing it with the encouragement of an adult. It’s part of the growth experience. It’s not child abuse — it’s an extension of the child’s upbringing. Most kids don’t make their own decisions all the time, without guidance from an adult.”

“Not a child under 12. It’s not realistic to think a child that young would have their own opinion on the subject. After 12, they’re mature enough to begin forming their own opinions, and expressing them freely.”

“Yes, as long as the kid is saying what they want to say. They shouldn’t be coerced into it by an adult. That would be a form of child exploitation — it would place unfair pressure on a kid.”

“If a child doesn’t want to do it, you shouldn’t make them. You shouldn’t put words in their mouths. But children also need input from parents. And some politicians need more sensitivity about diversity. In that sense, I’d be in favor of giving a child the opportunity to confront a politician.”