One evident positive is the fact that gay and lesbian parents often discipline, teach and love in the same way as heterosexual parents. The “different” aspect is the ability to overcome huge obstacles, stand firm in the face of adversity and make decisions based on emotion and love rather than firm facts. Gay and lesbian couples have not always been accepted in public restaurants or able to walk down the street hand in hand without fear of physical or mental attack. Life lessons give depth to a person’s soul that can only be realized with experience.