Jennifer Lopez is an executive producer on the series, which has already been renewed for a Season 3. These characters also foster understanding and acceptance in their peer groups, ultimately creating a safer environment for LGBT youth,” a spokesperson for organization told TheWrap.Īlso Read: ABC Family, FosterMore Launch PSAs for Foster Awareness Month (Video) GLAAD, however, praised the episode of television: “For LGBT youth, stories like this are a powerful moment to see themselves represented and recognize they aren’t alone. “Disgusting, why is this being forced on us?,” asked. “People forget that gay people don’t become gay only as adults.”īut not all of the reactions were positive: “Nothing about this entire show seems suitable for children,” wrote. “So happy they are progressing & showing young love,” wrote. See Photos: 11 TV Shows Canceled by Controversy - From ‘Honey Boo Boo’ to ‘Politically Incorrect’ The intimate moment between Jude (Hayden Byerly) and Connor (Gavin MacIntosh) sparked a flurry of reactions from social media, with some praising the show for tackling such a hot-button issue in an elegant fashion and others critiquing the show’s creators and the network for airing a same-sex kiss between two underage actors. ABC Family’s “The Fosters” has ignited a sharply divide debate after featuring a gay kiss between two of the family drama’s 13-year-old male characters, marking the youngest same sex kiss in TV history.
