As it is such a basic human need to pass on our genes.....?

Question

are parents of gay children disappointed?especially if it is an only child and it would mean the end of the family line

Answer 1

i think they are more shocked than disappointed!!!parents love there children no matter what!!!!!

Answer 2

Hi!

Maybe there is a level of disappointment about a gay child not being able to pass on the 'family genes', especially if the child has no brothers or sisters. Many parents probably are disappointed that they won't have grandchildren. But then, there's probably a lot of parents that only want their child to be happy. In my opinion, when you have a child it is because you want to raise a child of your own and give them all the love and support you can - the most important thing is making sure your child is happy. People should not have children because they someday hope to have grandchildren - I don't believe this is a natural human 'right'. You have the right to have children, but anything your children do is their own right and their own path.

When I came out to my parents, whilst they were not over the moon, the grandchildren thing never seemed to be an issue. Having said that, I do have a sister, so they did have a 'back up plan' !

Also, gay people can of course have children, whether through adoption or insemination. The family gene could still be passed on if the gay person had a child using a surrogate, or some such.

xx Emmie

Answer 3

Thakfully now the meaning of the word family has changed totally, starting with when people could adopt kids way back - no difference iof both parents are straight or gay. So the fmaily lione doesn't end, but the genetic one does. No difference to a family name either, I am the last in my line, changes when I get married in a few months.
All these concepts have changed.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

I wouldn't be disappointed. There have been gay people since the beginning of time. If I want someone to pass on my name, then I'll just adopt a child or have another. Or my gay child can adopt a child themself. I'd still consider it part of my family no matter what.

Answer 6

I think so yes. But only because I would love to have a grandchild, and not because my child would be gay. My brother is gay, and my parents are sad for him because he might not have any children of his own. But medical science makes it possible for him and his partner to have a child with a surrogate. So I think it depends on the particular family and this question cannot be answered in general.

Answer 7

My Mum was a little disappointed when I told her I am gay. My brother and sister have given mum grand children. She accepts the fact that I'm gay and we get on really well.

Answer 8

sure, i think there's disappointment, shock, probably anger. but i also think a lot of parents get over it, too. when i came out to my mom, she was very disappointed. but...she dealt with it and it didn't bother her anymore. i guess it would be the same if your children were straight and sterile. or if your grandkids pass away. crap might happen but happiness is a choice.
i once heard a guy explain his parents called him selfish for "choosing to be gay". that's bs, but it was followed with how they were "living" for grandchildren to take care of, and that their lives were changed forever. I"m sorry, but if you belong in the group that "lives for grandchildren", you seriously need to get a life. no one's happiness should depend on the actions of others, and no one is entitled to anything in life other than what they provide for themselves. everything else is just gravy.

Answer 9

When did that become a basic human need??

Answer 10

Being gay doesn't mean that your reproductive organs don't work!! I'm gay & I have a child.