Mom, dad, Im gay...

[Wichita]

What would you say if your son or daughter told you he or she is gay? actually I really would like to hear your point of view about this.

Im bisexual, and actually I really have a close relationship with my parents, when I did come out fully, my friends and family were like "well it's about time". The only one kinda shocked was my mom, I guess because I didn't fit some stereotype according to her. as a joke I told her that every guy I dated was more girly than me, lol. But I really know about some different scenarios where the parents don't even wanna accept that.

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[GuesSAngel]

It depends on the person and how they were raised if they accept it or not.

When my son gets older and if he told us he was gay, of course I would be shocked b/c you just don't expect it. But would I accept it? of course I would...such a silly question. He's my son and it's just his sexual preference, it's not changing the kind of person he would be.

 

[Springsteen]

I wouldn't be that bothered, it'd be up to him/her.

 

[GuesSAngel]

i know my sister and her husband dread that and get pissed joking about it...but yeah i could care less.

 

[Abcinthia]

I really coudln't care. If it makes my daughter happy, I'm happy.

 

[SouthOfHeaven]

I haven't got kids but when I do it wouldn't bother me 1st responder is right it's a sexual preference.. It doesn't define who they are.....

 

[Zorak]

Wouldn't bother me.
I've got a few gay friends, and they're not evil people. Despite what I tell them

 

[Peter Parka]

I'd react in exactly the same way as if they told me they didn't like eating sprouts. :dunno Cant see what the big deal is.

 

[pink]

I don't think it is a big deal anymore. I personally couldn't care less, if my children are gay fine. I would be a lot more upset if they were addicted to drugs or something.

 

[Tyler Durden]

I have two daughters and, seriously, this wouldn't bother me at all.

I suppose in years to come if they were both gay and I had no grandchildren it may be something I'd muse on and feel like I missed out, but in my present state of mind, I'd be fine with it

 

[Margene]

If any of my children told me they were gay, it wouldn't upset me and it would actually relieve me that they came to terms with their sexuality instead of denying it. I've known closeted gays and it's a sad life.

They would still be the child I've loved since they were born. Who they sleep with, wouldn't change that.

The only part that gives me pause is the potential for them to be hurt by bigots.

 

[Goat Whisperer]

What would you say if your son or daughter told you he or she is gay? actually I really would like to hear your point of view about this.

Im bisexual, and actually I really have a close relationship with my parents, when I did come out fully, my friends and family were like "well it's about time". The only one kinda shocked was my mom, I guess because I didn't fit some stereotype according to her. as a joke I told her that every guy I dated was more girly than me, lol. But I really know about some different scenarios where the parents don't even wanna accept that.

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So bisexual means you still like girls too, right?

 

[MommyOfAnAngel]

i would just be happy that my son is happy.

 

[Iris]

Being a lesbian, I wouldn't care if my kids were gay. lol I would probably love it and go with them to PFLAG meetings and all that jazz.

 

[itsmeJonB]

I wouldnt care. I would just hope my son or daughter was safe and happy.

 

[Laure]

Wouldn't bother me at all. More than anything, I want my boys to grow up and stay true to who they are. The one thing I try hardest to instill in them is a sense of self and to embrace the people they are... to never try hiding behind a mask. If they are gay, they are gay.

The same rules would still apply, of course. No dating until they're 35. )

 

[Butterfly]

Being Bi myself I am sure I wouldn't be too phased if my kids were gay. Even now, when someone tells my son (who is 4) he's going to "break a lot of girls' hearts oneday" I sometimes will add "or boys', whichever you like" Because I don't want them feeling like they have to live up to some societal standard.

 

[Ryder]

I wouldn't care really.

 

[flopstock]

Really? Or is everyone just saying what they think they are supposed to say here?

If you are my kid, I will support you in any way I can. And then I will worry daily about how the world is treating my baby simply because he or she doesn't conform to their standards and norms.

I want a great and wonderful life for my kids and I want them to have the least difficult path finding it. I can know in my head that choices are not always easy and sometimes not even choices, but my mothers heart would still wish it for my child.

My dream would not be for my child to be hetero, it would be simply for acceptance for them.

 

[Zorak]

Really? Or is everyone just saying what they think they are supposed to say here?

It's not so outlandish. This forum I find to be very tolerant regardless of whatever political orientation.