Huffington Post
November 4th, 2013
Author: James Nichols
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/04/kids-react-gay-marriage_n_4212543.html?utm_hp_ref=fb&src=sp&comm_ref=false
I mean my title in possibly THE MOST positive way possible. The Fine Brothers, a duo that regularly posts new content on YouTube, have done something that could possibly bring light and knowledge to the next generation. I am actually familiar with their "React" series, where kids, teens, senior citizens, and other famous YouTubers react to funny, weird, or cool viral videos on the internet. Little was it known, however, that a tool used for the purpose of entertainment could also be used to discuss serious topics about current events in a way that relates to youth on the internet.
In this "Kids React" video, The Fine Bros. show the kids a couple of videos of public proposals, in which a man is proposing to another man, or a woman is proposing to another woman. At first the kids believe it is just another funny video of some random people dancing and playing instruments in the street, but then they see the true intent of the video, which sparks some inner-conflict, as seen in their reactions.
"How does a boy marry a boy?! How does a girl marry a girl?!"
*wide eyes* "This is crazy!"
Some of the older kids and surpisingly one of the youngest kids knew about the term "being gay" and were less surprised by the proposal, one kid saying, "Are they gay?...Oh okay."
When the videos had finished playing, initial reactions to some were marveling about how "cute" it was and that it made them feel happy that gay and lesbian people are not hiding their feelings about themselves and other people. Some kids were not as accepting to the idea of same sex marriage simply because they didn't know what it meant or had never heard about it. But then when reminded that being gay wasn't as abnormal as being straight, the youth were not as freaked out. I would also like to comment that not a lot of people are accepting to ideas that have never been imagined possible, and some adults today are still not comfortable with the idea about same-sex marriage, while these kids have quickly adapted to the realized 21st century thought process.
"I don't see why anyone would be mad."
"A boy choosing to marry a girl isn't very different."
The Fine Brothers then asked a very important question that again some adults today still cannot figure out (pardon my bias, but it is kind of impossible not to be on this topic).
"Why are people gay? Is it a choice"
"I mean possibly, but i guess they were just born that way."
There is a fair share of people that choose to be gay. The reasons to be spoken for those people are probably unlimited, but the fact still remains. Gender doesn't matter when it comes to being with the person that you love. A brief history of states was discussed since the controversial issue about legalizing gay marriage. It used to be illegal to roam the states free if you were black, then interracial marriage was illegal, then women couldn't vote, and this is another one of those moments in history where sometime in the future, it will probably be considered outrageous that gay people were not allowed to get married, just like we now see the old issue of racism just as outrageous. In fact, racism is probably considered more abominable than gay marriage because of how differently the current government is run than the older years of America where slavery was legal.
These very wise thoughts coming from such young people bring hope to the next generation. If these young kids are thinking this way now, then who knows how intelligent they will be in the future. I could not have said anything better than the youth have done in this video.
This is not the first time that The Fine Brothers have brought up controversial issues to young kids and teenagers. They have also talked about bullying, self harm, and abusive relationships. I seriously recommend following these two very wonderful masterminds for more than just your occasional funny YouTube video.
"It Gets Better!"
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