2006-08-11 04:23:24 · 26 answers · asked by tionky 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I'd try the best way I could to accept it but to make sure I didn't make him or her feel guilty
2006-08-11 04:29:44 · answer #1 · answered by mutt 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
At first I would probably be very shocked and maybe even a little upset. I would sit down with he/she and ask them many questions including when did they start having feelings for the same sex. I would hear them out completely without it becoming a yelling and screaming match. No matter what I love my child unconditionally and would support her no matter what she decided. There is no greater love than the love for your child. Most likely they will get enough criticism for the public for the rest of their lives and need the support of their mother and father even more. I know a few homosexuals. I found they are nicer than most heterosexuals. They are very caring, compassionate and fun-loving people who need love too. They just chose to have their life partner to be the same sex. So I guess my answer would be yes to love her and support, her never turning my back on her especially when this may be the time in her life when she needed me the most. Good Luck.
2006-08-11 06:06:56 · answer #2 · answered by greekgirl31 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know I'd feel devastated and question my parenting, perhaps even feel bitter towards him/her. I would however remember that nobody controls another person's life except for that person and I can't blame myself for his/her choices.
Before reacting and shoving my kid to the side, the only thing I'd say is that I need some time to process the information but that he/she should know that I love them. I would then give myself that time to process the information, perhaps even seek counselling until I can deal with the info better. From my own point of view, I'd still love my child, want my child in my life and realise it's still my child but I'd know that there are things behind closed doors that I never need to see. If it bothers me too much, I could always ask that they and their partners use some discretion and try not to be affectionate in my company as I don't feel comfortable with it.
I can certainly say that it would take a while to accept and it certainly won't be easy.
2006-08-11 04:36:23 · answer #3 · answered by Jesi G 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't care. He would still be my child, and I would love him no matter what. I would also be proud him. Instead of trying to pretend to be something he is not, he would be being open and honest with me, himself, and the world. I would support him in everyway, hell I would probably try to help him find a boyfriend if he would let me. As long as he is happy then I am aokay. Although unfortunately I think my fiance would have a much harder time. But I'm sure if this situation arises when our kids our older then he will accept it aswell.
2006-08-11 04:39:44 · answer #4 · answered by Chelle's Belle 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would be fine with it as long as he was happy. I would also be proud of him for being able to be honest about something that a lot of people are not comfortable with and do not accept. As long as my son is a good person, and has values and respect, I don't care who he loves as long as that person is also a good person and they treat each other well and with respect.
2006-08-11 04:27:59 · answer #5 · answered by Jacob's Mommy (Plus One) 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Same as if they had red hair. Wouldn't choose it but sure would love him or her. I would never plan to have sexual relations with my child so it really doesn't matter. I would help them through the difficult times just as I would with straight children. It ain't easy for anyone nowdays, straight or gay. We all need parents and families to love us and care about us and be there for us. Sexuality has nothing to do with those needs.
2006-08-11 04:28:39 · answer #6 · answered by EMAILSKIP 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would promptly sit them down and make them read Romans 1: 18-32. Then I would explain how God didn't "make" people "gay". God created man and woman--he took part of a man and made a woman, taking the woman out of man so there cannot possibly be a homosexual say they were born that way.
2006-08-11 04:33:08 · answer #7 · answered by preachingmissy 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If I wanted to keep my son or daughter in my life I would have to accept this is what they have chosen.
2006-08-11 04:27:30 · answer #8 · answered by April L 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
just remember heterosexual or homosexual...it is still your child. All a parent ever wishes for is their child to have a happy and content life.
2006-08-11 05:06:50 · answer #9 · answered by momto4 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it shouldn't matter, I'd accept it and feel honored that they decided to include me in that part of their life... so many just hide it because they are ashamed... it takes courage to admit it to the families, and if yours has been able to open up to you then I would be proud of them.
2006-08-11 04:29:48 · answer #10 · answered by Information Scavenger 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋