I am a gay male and have always wanted to know if the stigma attached to children of gay parents is correct. Do children suffer more, emotionally, having gay parents or is it one in the same whether gay or straight.
2006-08-07 13:15:05 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
I have two cousins from the opposite sides of the family (one on my Dad's side and one on my Mom's side). They both have guy parents. It is hard for them both and they really are living a life of confusion. I don't think either of them will be gay but I have a feeling by the decisions they make that they will neither have a long lasting - happy relationship. Hope this information helps...
2006-08-07 13:22:13 · answer #1 · answered by Lara S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it will all depend on the individual, some children may think it's a bad thing and emotionally suffer and some children are so strong and stable that they would care less about what others say or think. I personally would prefer to have gay parents that will love me and treat me right than straight parents from hell. People are starting to become more accepting of gay couples and gay parents..., just give them some time and it will change.
2006-08-07 20:22:43 · answer #2 · answered by just42day 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't have gay parents but I'm also gay. I think that whether we like it or not, children with gay parents still suffer the most emotionally rather than with straight parents.
2006-08-07 20:27:46 · answer #3 · answered by Robert L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
both my parents were straight. as are 99.9% of all gay/lesbians I've ever met. I know ONE person, I guy I work with, who is gay and has a lesbian mom. but she came out later in life.
My gay/lesbian friends who have kids have more emotionally stable kids than most straight parents I know. I think, more than likely, because gay parents are more open-minded having been subjected to all the bigotry in this world.
It's so ridiculous that so many straight bigots think gay parents will raise gay kids....it's genetic! straight parents raise gay kids!
2006-08-07 21:43:03 · answer #4 · answered by redcatt63 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Almost 90% of all children surveyed as being raised in a same sex couple home are straight. Which is close to the figure Kinsey come out with in his study for the general population as being completely gay.
By the way straight parents I am bisexual my children are straight. As far as I know. But they also know I am accepting of them 100% no matter what.
2006-08-07 21:39:10 · answer #5 · answered by ♂ Randy W. ♂ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I do not have gay parents but I think gays can raise a perfectly fine child. It may cause embarrassment to the child at times, but what parents aren't embarrassing...
2006-08-07 20:30:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If my parents were gay or something, I would be TOTALLY embarrassed. My life would be a total wreck. Im sure I would have no friends, get teased or beat up daily, and would have a horrible life. I would suggest move out into the middle of nowhere and homeschool your child until he/she gets old enough to move out, if you plan on adopting.
2006-08-07 20:24:03 · answer #7 · answered by Linzi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My parents are gay and that has turned me into a gay person. Well...some children suffers more and some don't depends on their personality and their interests. For me, my aprents are gay and I am gay as well. I hope info is enough for you
2006-08-07 20:52:06 · answer #8 · answered by Nat 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have some gay friends who raised a son.They are females,and the only thing that was a problem with him was all the peer pressure and name calling he got at school.He is now 21 yrs. old,and is crazy about women.He did struggle with all that negative talk.But he focused on his grades and graduated with a scholarship at 3.75 GPA.It's hard for them,but if it was this for him,it may be something else for another,like their mom's fat,etc.I would not let this stop me if I was you,be the best dad you could be and everything will be OK.Peace!!
2006-08-07 20:25:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You already taking the first step to being a good parent putting you child's feelings in to play. they won't suffer they will grow up happy and have fulfilling lives. They may however get unnecessary comments from their peers. which is common given you situation. raise them with good values and you should have no problems. It's good to see someone who wants to give a child a home regardless of their sexual orientation.
2006-08-07 20:21:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋