Hi David! I don't understand why you got so angry at Olga's response. I read what she had written twice and could't identify any signs of personal attack on you.

Strange post and can’t afford to travel annoyed me...

Her point was that it's not right to jump to conclusion about two great countries, Sweden and Norway, and thier people, jusy by witnessing inappropriate behavior of two women.

There was a few marks of disrespect each one in Norway not Sweden.... or on the ferry... some Norwegians behaviour was bad due to drink.... one man refused to take his bag off a seat for me son to sit down.... and general rudeness... I travel allot and in Sweden & Lithuania I didn’t find any problems in fact people was very nice just... ringing taxis and take-aways in Norway people also arrogant same at train stations... when in Sweden and Lithuania wasn’t same.... I think freedom is important but so is respect I felt disappointed a few times the Lesbian show for my son was taking sexuality too far!! In Norway where we stay the man confirmed there was two types of Norwegians so I ain’t calling a whole nation!!!

First, you don't know who they were. They could have easily been tourists from USA, or UK, or Russia   They could have been from other European country, Denmark for instance, they look like Sweds--tall and blond.

They wasn’t from Russian or Americans or English speaking country... they spoke A Nordic language which I can’t confirm but from Nordic nation

Second, I don't think that kind of behavior, public display of affection (PDA), has something to do with homosexuality.

They was visually a couple and could see my son was sat next to them surely a country should protect children from perverts.. transport police customs police whatever!! In England someone should of called police or at least told them but nobody was bothered   was other children was about also! It was in main area!!

Would that be acceptable if it was a stright couple?

No it was simply not acceptable if I did this with a man 👨 (which I’ve no interest in) or a woman 👩 infront of my son there would of been questions about my parenting ability has a potential social worker you will know this

In my opinion it speaks volumes of lack of manners and common decency, not of ethnicity, sexual orientation, or amount of money.
To me personally, PDAs are not something that I enjoy witnessing in public. I am not a prude. I just have zero interest in someone else's sexual life. I consider that type of behavior disrespectful to the others and something that mature decent people should refrain from in public.

Thank you   (this is my point) however when some country’s promote pride march!! Homosexuality march it promotes this.... a straight woman wouldn’t grab a mans penis infront of a child but it’s ok for a lesbian to do acting like a man!!! ... weird... so I don’t think jumping to defence (could of been anyone not gay couple) it’s a different psychology hence the post.. I know from your other responses your a reasonable and respectable and open minded woman who I respect

I understand your anger as a father that your son was forced to see such a scene against his and your will. However, your son is not a toddler anymore. If I remember correctly, he is 17.

Yes 17? with autism... kissing would of been funny or understandable to him..., was at a further level!!!

I think at this age he is perfectly capable to understand what is good and what is bad. I am not giving you advice, but if I were in your shoes with my daughter by my side, I would use the situation as an excuse and teach my kid a lesson about the norms of ethics, different cultural values, and the need to respect the others' feelings.

I text a friend about the situation he seen his name in the text and I explained it was the two girls being rude and weird!! ... I teach my son when I’m ready not when people do things in public which was suppose to be done in a bedroom... my son understands adults do private things in bedrooms!!!

P.S. I respect Olga very much and think that she is very nice, intelligent, and open-minded person. I don't believe she deserves your lashing out at her.

I’m sorry if I over reacted and not here to offend you or Olga!! But will always explain my beliefs in the forum