Children often surprise us with their insights; sometimes, their wisdom shines through unexpectedly.
Take, for example, this touching exchange shared by Hannah Lewis, a 32-year-old mom and LGBTQ advocate known as “Lesbimum” on TikTok and Instagram. Her recent video, which garnered nearly 2 million likes, captures a heartwarming conversation with a young boy about relationships and LGBTQ acceptance.
When the boy inquired if Lewis had a boyfriend, she honestly replied that she was not interested in dating boys. The boy then asked if that meant she wanted a girlfriend, which Lewis affirmed.
Curious about this, the boy mentioned that he didn’t know any girls who had girlfriends. When Lewis asked him what he thought about girls being together, the boy also wondered if boys could have boyfriends. Lewis confirmed that they could.
The boy’s response was both simple and profound: “Wow. Think how many more people can be in love now.”
This innocent remark struck a chord with Lewis, who shared that her heart melted at his words. She remarked that this moment highlighted how homophobia is a learned behavior, not an innate one.
Many viewers echoed Lewis’ feelings in the comments:
“All prejudices are taught. Kids are blank canvases influenced by their surroundings,” one comment noted.
“I’m glad to teach my siblings about different sexualities and races, something my parents didn’t teach me,” another person shared.
“‘Think of how many people can be in love now’ — what an amazing perspective!” praised another commenter.
The debate over whether prejudices, such as homophobia, are learned or inherent continues, but it’s hard not to be moved by the boy’s unfiltered view. His reaction suggests that love and acceptance might be the most natural ways to relate to one another, and perhaps the world would be happier if we all embraced this perspective.