Choosing to be gay...
The only choice is whether to be honest with yourself/others about being gay. Some people choose to accept and embrace who they are and some choose to bury themselves in a closet filled with self hatred. Personally, I'm tired of everyone telling me I'm an Abominable Snowman when I'm just trying to live authentically. 

Yes, children cab be impressionable, and that's why it's important to publicly embrace diversity. Have you not been paying attention to suicide statistics? LGBTQ youth are much more likely to attempt suicide because they hear negative messages about who they are at the core of their being: Be straight or you are worthless. Be straight or you're a disappointment. Be straight and your family will love you. It's all about the kids, Richard. You know, children are our future kind of a thing. Sad that you think being honest is what is causing society to sink before your eyes. Here I was thinking hatred was a huge problem...