Replies to '06/06 "I'm Gay, OK?"'

When I was in high school in the late 70s, I knew of no one who admitted they were gay (gay = male  & /or female) or bisexual. Actually there were only maybe 2 of 1000 students who were even rumored to be possibley gay.  

I am not trying to offend anyone however I am confused and am trying to understand. I believe each person should have the right to be who they are... more power to him/her! 

I do question what seems to me to be an increase of bisexuality and homosexuality today. Were there really that many people before & they just did not come out or has it just happened that more are born with the genetics or is it the power of suggestion from t.v., etc.  

I also wonder if it is true that a person knows at an age earlier than 15/16 that they are bisexual? And how can this be possible because how do you know that you are attracted sexually to both sexes at that young of an age?  Obviously I am straight and a female in my 40s and I am attracted to women for whom I'd like to have friendships not sexual though. Is it perhaps because sex happens at an earlier age these days and the youngsters find out earlier.  I really wonder what most people think about this or if any studies show the truths.  

I am amazed at the number of high school and middle school girls who say they are bisexual and/ or lesbians. I know because I work in a school environment and their sexual preferences are  not held back.   

I really intend to not hurt anyone but to educate myself and not be confused.  Thank you and peace to all!