You wrote me instead of, say, “Miss Sexphobe,” so you know the short answer will be ‘yes.’

Kudos to the columnist for recognizing that the parent was asking for -- and deserves -- gentle but firm cheerleading to get them over the squick factor, and also for pointint out the son's bravery.

Kudos to the LW for asking for gentle but firm cheerleading from a complete stranger and not making it his son's problem.