Parents, what would you do if you walked in and saw your young children watching somthing that was influenced by homosexuality?
would you:
a) turn the channel
b) cover their eyes
c) have a "talk" with them
d) other
and explain your answer. Thanks
2006-12-12 11:04:24 · 30 answers · asked by katier16101 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Talk with them, make them feel comfortable about what they were seeing and why they chose to watch it. Encourage them to be who they are, and to let others be as they are.
I would NOT tell them it was bad.
My mother told me it was a sin from the time I had my first girlfriend. I was bad for doing this and I will not let my kids believe this. My mother kicked me out after I refused to change. I will love my kids for the person they are and not by who they bring home.
2006-12-12 11:09:11 · answer #1 · answered by xsupergirl245x 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Something that was influenced by homosexuality? I don't even know what that means! And how old are the children? What do they usually watch? There are so many variables to this question that haven't been answered.
If there was something on that was outright pornographic, I would cover their eyes and turn the TV off. If it was something sexually explicit, I'd definitely change the channel. Either way, I'd discuss with them about whatever they might have seen. But this has nothing to do with homosexuality- I'd react the same if the people on the TV were two men, two women, or a heterosexual couple.
If it was something mild but gay, like an episode of Will and Grace or something, I might bring it up with them- not then, but later, maybe at the dinner table, or driving somewhere, in a completely casual manner, and discuss it with them at length without making it seem like a bad thing. Discover what they think about it, and fill in the blanks and give them all the information they need.
That's all! Hope it helps!
2006-12-12 19:09:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Seeing that you only said "influenced" and is wasn't predominately Gay (like the L word or some thing like that) I would have to say d) because i don't believe they need a "talking" to unless they approach me asking questions. If they were curious or didn't understand i would be more then happy to explain.
If i went in and just started talking to them or did any of your other options it is kind of elaborating that homosexuality is different, but if i just act like it was nothing/normal hopefully they will respond the same way. Kids follow their Parents beliefs with out even knowing it, so if we have more understanding parents we would allot more understanding society : ) Good Question : )
2006-12-12 19:41:20 · answer #3 · answered by Shes a Cookie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
C) have a talk with them
I guess it would depend on their age. Young children really don't need to be watching that kind of thing whether it's hetero- or homosexual in nature, but older kids need to understand that some people are different than regular mommies and daddies.
2006-12-12 19:11:23 · answer #4 · answered by BabyBear 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what it was exactly. If it was sexually explicit.. I'd say A & C. Not because it's homosexually influenced, but because it's sexually influenced.
If it was not pornographic, or explicit in a way unfit for children. I would say D. Which to me would be leave it on. I see no reason to blind children to the truths of the world. Or make them bigots. Allowing them to see something like that, would in future make them a more accepting person.
2006-12-12 19:09:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
As long as it wasn't sexually explicit (in which case I would change the channel if it was either homosexual or heterosexual) I would do nothing, as children should accept homosexuality as a natural thing which affects some people and there is nothing wrong with it.
2006-12-12 19:57:16 · answer #6 · answered by fleaciante 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't influence homosexuality. Your either born gay or straight or somewhere in between.
No, I wouldn't change the channel. If it was explicit and had foul language I would turn it just like any other tv show. However, if it is just a show about gay people then I would let them watch it. If my kids grow up and tell me that they are gay, then I will accept it and love them the same as I have always loved them.
Gay, straight, bi,etc it's all normal and good. Love is Love, no matter what gender you choose to love.
Besides, I wouldn't have to tell them about being gay. Their uncle is gay, he's actually my best friend but I feel like he is my brother.
2006-12-12 19:13:02 · answer #7 · answered by Manx 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It would all depend on "what" that TV program was. I certainly won't let my children watch the 500 Club. I mean really! I don't want them to be exposed to all that hate.
This is exactly what your question sounds like in the reverse. Silly and unkind, isn't it?
2006-12-12 19:18:52 · answer #8 · answered by Mama Otter 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think you're in the wrong section, dear. Most people here have no problem with anything "influenced by homosexuality." You should also note that most of us here didn't even get to *watch* anything "influenced by homosexuality" until we were late teens or older, yet we turned out LGBT anyway.
2006-12-12 19:09:45 · answer #9 · answered by GreenEyedLilo 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I would choose other. If I was a parent, then I'd probably think that 15 was young, right? If it was a teenager, I'd just leave them. They are old enough to be responsible, I'd leave it up to them to make their own decisions. If it was a child or preteen, I'd turn off the t.v. and have a talk with them. I'd just tell them, "If you want to watch those kinds of stuff, wait till ure older"
2006-12-12 19:10:15 · answer #10 · answered by Bubble T 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋