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I don't want to start a war or tangent
Sexuality is complex. Your point is well taken that lots of kids have too many labels and a lot of screwed up experiences. Nothing magical happens at age 18. There are a plenty of different theories of sexual identity development including some genetic basis. I don't think any theory explains everyone's experience. Nonetheless, some minors have a clear sense of primary orientation by the age of 13 or 14. I personally know of two young folks kicked out of their bio homes, into the foster system based on sexual orientation. There is no easy answer but I certainly feel that straight parents could also pressure youth to try and assume an identity that just doesn't fit.
The bottom line is that there are some lgbtq youth in the system who need committed parents just like any other kid and who might be particularly able to connect with a parent who shares some of their culture.
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