'Nice to meet you. My kid is gay': When dads turn 'support' into an identity

This situation has happened to me twice in recent months. I meet a guy around my age (50s, 60s). We talk and find we have things in common. I’m excited to possibly make a new friend.In both cases, there was no political discussion. I didn’t say anything about politics. And they didn’t either, which was a welcome relief.These guys should be playing golf and awaiting grandchildren, not defending trans activism or walking in Pride parades.In both situations, the subject of children eventually came...