Please, try to imagine the situation
2006-12-13 23:20:56 · 32 answers · asked by Novalis 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Of course, we would like to know your real experience, if it happened for real
2006-12-14 00:52:28 · update #1
Been there, done that.
Wasn't a problem. Why would it be?
As long as my daughter is happy and in a relationship with someone that love her, I'm happy. In fact, her current girlfriend calls me "dad" because her own father threw her out of the house for revealing the truth about herself.
What could be less human than a man who professes to follow a faith based on forgiveness, yet punishes his daughter for being what she is?
2006-12-13 23:41:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
I've thought about that before and I came to the conclusion that I would be disappointed initially but I would get over it and still be the best father I can be to him.
I also ask myself this question:
Which would I prefer to find out about my child...
1) He is a serial killer.
2) He is a child molester.
4) He has 5 kids by 3 women, not paying support and has 2 more knocked up.
3) He is a homosexual with a job and paying taxes.
All together...hellooooo rainbow parade. I'll even volunteer to drive the float!
2006-12-13 23:42:10 · answer #2 · answered by Belize69 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
1. I would be very supportive and assure him/her that I know gender preference is not a choice.
2. I'd be empathetic. There's a great deal of discrimination the child will have to contend with.
3. I'd be hopeful that recent progress toward gay tolerance will continue to grow.
4. I'd suggest the the child link up with some of my gay friends who can counsel him/her on what to expect and how to cope.
5. I'd further educate myself on gay issues so that I can help our society come to some just conclusions about gay rights.
2006-12-13 23:30:28 · answer #3 · answered by jackbutler5555 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Why just imagine? Why not ask people their real experiences? When my daughter came out to me, it was in her dorm hallway and I was really surprised, I had no idea. She said "For god sake Mom, everyone knows that, even Dad!". Apparently she'd been out for years and I never noticed. As long as she's happy, I couldn't care less.
2006-12-14 00:41:38 · answer #4 · answered by tjnstlouismo 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Since I dont think being Homosexual, Bisexual or lesbian is something bad, there's not going to be any major reaction. It will be like this, " Hey Daddy I got a C on math" or "Hey Daddy, I like the neighbor's son". I will like to have a great relationship with my child for when the moment come for him to feel ready to tell me I can Help him go in the right direction; that will be whatever he feel is right.
2006-12-14 00:00:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would try to accept it! I think it would be difficult for most parents at first but then they would start understainding. Also I think these days it is generally accepted...people born during the 40's and before I believe to be less accepting
Good Luck!!
2006-12-13 23:25:09 · answer #6 · answered by INC0GNIT0 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would be v happy and accepting - they make what they want of their lives so if my boys told me that it would be cool and I would support them anyway I could.
People who get angry get that way because they are thinking of themselves, no grand kids, what did I do etc etc... They just need to stop being selfish and except that their child is an individual and makes their own choices..
cheers
2006-12-13 23:27:13 · answer #7 · answered by Moosehound 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What is the american people thinking? It's not alright to be gay..
Our society today along with television and quote a some religions is trying to say it is ok.. It is wrong.. It's a sick society that is believing it is alright.. My Child, I would literally set them down and explain all the wrong there is with being in a gay relationship, It is unaceptable.. bottom line..God help our country..
2006-12-14 01:07:10 · answer #8 · answered by hauntedheart25 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Well I know first hand what it's like when you find out your 28 yr old daughter is involved in a gay relationship when you find her sitting on her kitchen floor, alone and in the dark, puking her guts out because she has alcohol poisoning due to the fact that she can't live with the guilt of what she has done. It was devastating to her as well as her family. I took her to the ER and brought her home with me. We loved her through it and she has turned her back on that lifestyle and is trying to put the pieces of her life back together. She was in such a place needing to feel loved and it was offered to her by a female friend. Gays will tell you that it's normal and to accept yourself but it's a lie. It's a tormented lifestyle and one that they can get out of but they have to want it. I've seen other families devastated by the decision for their child to live the life of a homosexual. I don't see any good that comes from it.
2006-12-14 01:56:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
probably i'd do the same thing as my mom did for me. One day while I was in my teens and getting ready to go away for 6 months she looked at me and said, "you know, I'd prefer to see you bring a man home if you find one, but if you bring home a woman, that's ok too." Made an impression on me, so I think I'd be a little frazzled (who wouldn't be?) but i'd make it clear I accept it.
2006-12-13 23:29:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋