Coleen Garcia addresses netizens assuming son’s gender identity based on his interests

• Coleen Garcia spoke up after some netizens tried to label her young son Amari based on his love for flowers, calling out the harmful assumption
• She stressed that interests like plants and nature do not define a child’s gender or sexuality, and children should be free to explore what they enjoy
• The actress described Amari as curious, gentle, and appreciative of nature, traits she believes should be celebrated, not judged
• Her response earned support from parents and followers who agreed that kids deserve to grow up without labels or stereotypes

Actress and mom Coleen Garcia did not stay silent after a netizen attempted to label her son, Amari, saying the child supposedly had a “high probability” of becoming gay simply because he likes flowers.

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Coleen quickly called out the remark on social media, explaining that such assumptions are unfair and unnecessary, especially when directed at a young child. She shared that Amari has always loved flowers and plants and that it has simply been part of his natural personality growing up.

“Liking flowers doesn’t define who a child is. Amari has loved flowers and plants since he was little, and that’s simply part of who he is, curious, gentle, and appreciative of nature.

“Interests don’t determine gender or sexuality. Kids should be free to enjoy gentle things, creative things, and beautiful things, like flowers, without being boxed into assumptions.

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“Amari has loved plants since he was little, and that should be celebrated, not labeled. Kids deserve the freedom to be themselves, gently, fully, and without assumptions,” she said.

Her message resonated with many parents online, who praised her for protecting her son and promoting a healthier, more open-minded way of raising children.

Coleen Garcia is a Filipino actress, model, and television personality who first gained widespread attention as one of the hosts of It’s Showtime. Her natural charm and screen presence helped her transition into acting, where she took on roles in television dramas like Pasion de Amor and films such as Ex with Benefits and Sin Island, proving her versatility in both romantic and dramatic projects. Off-screen, she is married to actor and host Billy Crawford, whom she wed in 2018. The couple welcomed their first child, Amari, in 2020, and Coleen often shares honest glimpses of her life as a hands-on mother.

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More recently, Ellen Adarna posted fun snapshots of her reunion with Arci Muñoz during a concert and jokingly asked about Coleen’s whereabouts. Coleen later replied and explained why she couldn’t attend, reassuring them she missed the get-together. The lighthearted exchange brought back memories for fans of their time working together on Pasion de Amor and showed that their friendship remains strong.

Meanwhile, Billy Crawford marked Coleen’s 33rd birthday with a heartfelt Instagram tribute. He shared sweet photos of their family and wrote about how grateful he is for her love and presence in their lives. Fans filled the comments with greetings and messages praising their close-knit and supportive relationship.

Source: KAMI.com.gh