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Dear Ann Landers,
y wife suggested I write to you because our problem is one we don't want to discuss with anyone in this city. Last week our sixteen-year-old son came home from boarding school. He said he had something impor-tant to tell me. From the look on his face, I knew he was distressed. My first thought was, "He's gotten some girl in trouble." Well, Ann, I wish it were true. It would have been simple compared to the real problem. The boy confessed he is a homosexual. His mother and I are crushed. I blame myself for failing as a father. I feel guilty for not spending more time with him. My wife says this way of life was probably inflicted on him by the other boys at school. Is it possible? Our son has always been a fine student, an outstanding athlete, popular with both boys and girls. He is also very handsome, almost beautiful, which adds to the problem. Should we send him to a co-ed high school next fall? He says he doesn't want to see a doctor because he's not sick. I assure you that his mother and I are. Please advise.-Heartbroken Dad
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