Although the LGBT community is receiving more support than they did in the past, we have to keep in mind that there are millions of people who still believe that those who that those who identify as something other than heterosexual and cisgender shouldn't be accepted. Thankfully, there are still kind people trying to make the world a better and safer place for everyone to express their identity in.

Twitter user @jackremmington states in a thread that he was approached by a stranger who asked if he and his friend were gay, to which they replied yes. Though at first the question seemed just seemed like it was looking for an opportunity to throw a homophobic comment their way, it turns out the stranger was a father looking for ways to support his potentially queer son. Take a look:

Here's how Jack Remmington's Twitter thread started.

Ok I just experienced the nicest exchange with a stranger and think it’ll help to share: I was playing on the Mariah Carey slots in Vegas (naturally) and a friendly circa-mid-40s ish guy sat down to play on the machine next to me

— jack rem (@jackremmington) January 2, 2019

A plot twist for sure:

He then asked if we were together so we said no (we’re best friends and he has a fab bf) and he asked if we were gay, so we said yes. He then said he thinks his 13 year old son might be gay and wondered if he could ask us how best for him to navigate that

— jack rem (@jackremmington) January 2, 2019

I'd be lying if I said this isn't one of the sweetest things I've ever seen.

This man is SO sweet. From rural Arkansas and said whilst things are so much better now, he still just wants the world to be totally equal for his son. Marco and I said he sounds like he’s doing all the right things and that making his son know he’s loved is the best he can do

— jack rem (@jackremmington) January 2, 2019

This is some really great and detailed advice!

We also mentioned not accidentally policing things so as to shame him - for instance, often out of a sense of protection and love parents can frown on a child’s behaviour or outfit because they’re worried for their safety when on a night out etc.

— jack rem (@jackremmington) January 2, 2019

Continuing:

But we stressed that if this was their feeling it’s important to vocalise this exactly, rather than leaving the child ruminating over the parent’s intentions and second guessing why they said what they said

— jack rem (@jackremmington) January 2, 2019

Aw, how sweet. This is definitely the correct attitude when it comes to accepting your children's queer identity.

For instance - when I was about 12, my v obviously straight brother and I were watching a soap with my dad and there was a gay kiss on screen. I vividly remember my dad saying if either of us ever thought we were gay that we would still be just as loved by our mum and dad

— jack rem (@jackremmington) January 2, 2019

<3333

I literally still have shivers thinking about that wonderful man. The difference he’ll make to not just his son’s life but to so many others by having and open mind and a loving heart is unbelievable. There’s hope!! ❤️

— jack rem (@jackremmington) January 2, 2019

Drop everything else, THIS is real parent goals.

He’s clearly doing all the right things and is making his son feel as comfortable as he can. Take notes people this is how it’s done!! Particularly given that the boy is growing up far out of a metropolitan city this kind of unconditional love and support is invaluable

— jack rem (@jackremmington) January 2, 2019

My faith in humanity is being restored with every tweet in this thread.

DMs always v open for anyone with any questions about how best to handle a situation like this! Or for any queers struggling and wanting to talk ❤️

— jack rem (@jackremmington) January 2, 2019

This is so heartwarming!

Also on a purely selfish level the joy I’m getting reading all these messages is overwhelming. Obviously can’t share them but just know that there are so many happy queer kids telling me beautiful stories in my DMs all because of this wonderful dad and the conversation he started

— jack rem (@jackremmington) January 3, 2019

'Express support at times when it's not a discussion' is something to keep in mind.

Seeing a lot of people share this re ‘how to make LGBTQ kids feel comfortable at home’ / coming to terms with themselves etc. which is 100% important and the biggest point here but also normalise the conversations around straight kids too so they grow up to be just as tolerant!

— jack rem (@jackremmington) January 3, 2019

Making the world a better place little by little. <3

The number of parents (particularly dads) reaching out in my DMs is the most beautiful thing to see. Dads into rugby, boxing, wrestling, all asking questions about how they can help make the world a little better for their LGBTQ kids is incredible. I’m so so happy

— jack rem (@jackremmington) January 4, 2019