2006-12-19 03:16:28 · 58 answers · asked by tallricky 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I recently discovered that my son is an Arsenal supporter. I was distraught!
2006-12-19 03:19:53 · answer #1 · answered by d_jazzman 2 · 6⤊ 7⤋
I would not be devastated at all. There are several reasons why some people are homosexual. So you cannot be devastated but try to understand when and how it happenned, and then love him/her unconditionally. thats what parents are suppose to do anyway, is love your child or children unconditionally no matter what!! I would hope that the child would also understand this would be different for the parents, and give them time to adjust to the new lifestyle, because although it may not be new for you but is going to be new for the parents!! Good Luck!
2006-12-19 03:38:21 · answer #2 · answered by Who Dat Chic!! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I would.
However, in many cases the child's gender preferences may be apparent at a fairly young age, so the news that junior is gay may not exactly be a dropped bombshell, as mom and pop would've likely had their suspicions along the way.
If you're going to tell your folks you're gay, don't just blurt it out. Especially, if you're a male who has never given any clues that you might be homosexual. Slowly give indications to your folks and let them figure it out themselves.
Still, I really can't say I wouldn't be devastated. It wouldn't be the end of the world, but it would be the end of a lot of things like parents envisioning their child growing up marrying and having a family of their own
2006-12-19 03:31:07 · answer #3 · answered by Lane 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
God no!
A child is a completely different person from their parent. Including sexuality. If they are homosexual, bisexal, transexual, transvestite, straight, whatever, then thats them. And if it makes them happy, so be it.
I'd be really excited about it actually. I love gay people. And besides, finally coming out and going down the path that feels right is such a relief for many.
And all the fabulous parties and cheesy music you could have is a bonus!
2006-12-19 03:29:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would not be the lifestyle I would want for them but if that was the case then I would accept them and love them for who they are and choose to be with ...I was in a lesbian relationship from the time I was 16 till I was 23 .. My mum was not accepting at all and back then it was a lot more hidden than these days we couldnt hold hands in some areas that we grew up in and people were a lot more predjudiced but I believe society has learnt more and arent so afraid of people that are different and they are more commonly accepted theses days it is not as shocking as it once was
2006-12-19 03:24:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Devastated is a bit harsh! I think any parent will tell you that whatever makes their children happy is more than ok with them but of course there will be disappointment. Every parent would love to be a grandparent at some point so that will be taken away & that will leave a sense of sadness at never getting to experience that, unless of course they have more than one child! I am close friends with a man who is gay & his mother has said all of this to me but in no way does she not accept him, it's how he was supposed to live his life!
2006-12-20 00:41:13 · answer #6 · answered by C Greene 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Because when you have children you love them unconditionally. It would be selfish to wish them to be something they are not. There is nothing worse than having family who are always pressuring you into being something you're not. They're well meaning. For instance you start seeing someone and "when are we hearing wedding bells?" then you get married "so when are we hearing the patter of tiny feet" then you have a child then "when is the next one coming along".
If my daughter grows up and decides she is gay then her girlfriend would be welcomed into our family as much as any boyfriend would.
2006-12-19 03:25:53 · answer #7 · answered by Carrie S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 19 year old son told me in september that he is homosexual. It was very difficult for him to tell me, he said that he was even thinking of ending it all. He is my son and i accept the way he is. If he is happy so am I.
2006-12-19 09:19:06 · answer #8 · answered by superstar68 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think devastated is the right word but I would worry more about them and how the world would treat them. If I am being totally honest I would have a harder time with their partners than a straight couple, but I know that is wrong so I would shut my mouth and be supportive and accepting.
2006-12-19 03:31:32 · answer #9 · answered by In Luv w/ 2 B, 1 G + 1 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Devestated is putting it lightly, but I"d have to deal with it. I'd still love him. We all just want our kids to be happy right? I only have one son, so that would mean no grandkids for me, and I would be mortified.
2006-12-19 05:20:16 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. They are just individuals like you and I. They have not asked to be homosexual. It's not something that you want to or ask for. I think people need to be more open minded. If you want to educate more self go to
www.hrc.org and find out about it. Diversity is the key here.
2006-12-19 03:25:16 · answer #11 · answered by angelikabertrand64 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋