Despise the belief, not the person: raising compassionate kids in the face of hate | Anna Liddy

As a female couple with two young kids we try to navigate the marriage equality debate. And we want our kids to choose nuance over black and white thinking

We’re in our family car. My wife is driving, our kids – eight and four – are bickering in the back, and we’re running late (again!) for Saturday morning kids’ activities. We’re a modern cliché.

At the roundabout near our home, we come across a loud crowd. It’s a marriage equality protest. The missus looks at me, alarmed, ready to change routes. Protect the kids! But it’s a “pro” group with big “yes” signs. We relax.

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