Around the world, a huge number of people are lying awake at night wondering how to explain to their children why two people of the same sex who love one another should be allowed to marry.

“Why doesn’t anyone think of the children?” they cry. “How on earth will parents like me explain all this to our kids and why should we have to anyway, and why should our precious cherubs even have to deal with all this at their tender young age?”

Well, don’t worry. It’s an extremely confusing subject but this handy guide will help you navigate these radical changes.

The dreaded question

The day will soon come (if it hasn’t already) when your child turns to you and hits you with it.

The dreaded question: “Mummy/Daddy, how come those two women (or two men) are getting married?”