Is my teenage son's behaviour normal?

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DS had a party last night and has since been tagged on instagram in a picture kissing another lad. There are loads of comments on it from his mates and girls as well and all seems to be a bit of a joke being made, how drunk they were etc.

I want to ask him about it, he knows I follow him on instagram but probably doesn't think I use it or would look at his tagged pictures. I have never even considered the fact he might be gay. He has had girlfriends and always seemed very interested in girls and very heterosexual.

Is it normal for teenage boys these days to kiss each other as a joke? Do you think I should ask him about it? He is 16.

Do kids normally get drunk at 16 then??
Where? At homes? I am trying to mentally prepare for all that cones with teenage years, but I didn't realize they drunk so early.
And am a bit shocked that they discuss it freely with parents.

To the OP, I would watch your son to see if he acts differently and make sure the comments are not upsetting or hurting him.
I am also glad that they feel more free nowadays and can show affection naturally

Well they do at parties! Mine doesn’t get really drunk but one of his friends does. Just can’t handle the booze. I was out clubbing with my fake id every weekend when I wanna 16 so the odd cider at a party is nothing really. And yeah mine talk to me. About everything. So do their friends. Which is good because it fosters mutual response I know they never need to lie to me

Mutual respect. Not response. That makes no sense!