I'm not trying to be disrespectful. None of the homosexuals that I know or know of personally (not counting famous people because I don't think you ever really know what's going on with them) have grown up in a happy family. Either their parents were divorced and always fighting, or their dad wasn't around, or their parents were alcoholics, or their parents only cared about themselves and never gave their kids appropriate boundaries, etc. So my question is seeking anecdotal evidence to the contrary. Do you know homosexuals who came from a happy family, or if you are a homosexual, did you come from a happy family?
2007-08-31 10:45:08 · 11 answers · asked by valleygirl 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Gosh people! My question does not imply or assume that family structure "causes" homosexuality. Look at it, it says nothing about causes! I could probably count on my fingers the number of homosexual people I know, and I realize that's a very limited number. That's why I wanted to ask what other people's experiences were. It's like if all the homosexuals I knew had red hair, I'd be curious if it was a more universal pattern or just a coincidence. That's all I mean by it.
2007-09-01 05:36:13 · update #1
Do straight people ever come from happy families????
See how your question is a bit stereotypical. I believe that there are different kinds of people who come from happy families and broken homes....Both hetero and homosexual.
2007-08-31 10:52:15 · answer #1 · answered by mariluv505 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I grew up within a dysfunctional family... but I am straight. Thus, the theory that a dysfunctional family would cause one to be gay is unsound.
Personally, I am not so sure that people are born "gay" either. I simply believe that people achieve their sexual preference based on personal experiences and how they deal with them on an INDIVIDUAL level. For example, while two people may grow up in an identical situation (which is unlikely to happen) one may become gay and the other may not.
Very interesting question!
2007-08-31 10:53:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes they do.
I come from a loving family, parents have been together for 31 years. i have 3 siblings. We were poor for 2 years, but it didnt seem like that big of a deal, we never really wanted for anything. We did all sorts of camping trips, and trips to disney land. My parents are very loving, caring, giving people. They will help anyone in need. I never got hit
2007-08-31 10:56:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
there's no one which is familiar with God's plan for you different than God. not your father, not your mom, not even you. So she would be able to butt the hell out of that factor. And in case you opt to elevate homosexuality interior the bible, nowhere does it say that loving your same gender is a sin. It basically says that having intercourse with your same gender is a sin. i does not pull it up except you will desire to with a view to maintain your mom from throwing knives at you, however, because of the fact it is not precisely being ordinary and ordinary with your mother and father (by implying you will under no circumstances have gay intercourse). previously you are trying this, however, I exceedingly propose you have a worst case situation plan, as in what you will do in the experience that your mom kicks you out of the homestead.
2016-12-16 08:04:06 · answer #4 · answered by jaffe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I only know 2 people who are openly gay. And both of them came from what we'd consider happy families. Both had parents that stayed together, had jobs, took care of the kids... I believe both have siblings that are heterosexual. It's not family environment that causes who you're attracted to.
2007-09-01 04:48:53 · answer #5 · answered by Critter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every gay guy I ever met came from a decent, stable family.
I, on the other hand, am a straight woman who came from an abusive and dysfunctional family. I've also known plenty of straight guys and gals who came from messed up families.
Also, just because you know gay people who came from unhappy families doesn't mean that causes people to be gay. It's as illogical as saying that since the majority of people who get colon cancer wear underpants, that underpants cause colon cancer (which of course is untrue).
2007-08-31 10:53:13 · answer #6 · answered by Sturm und Drang 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe that homosexuality is always a result from our environment.
It can be a result of our home life.
Being influenced by another male
Or.. it can also be genetic.
I have seen boys growing up in a totally "normal" household, but with strong female traits that were evident even in their very young years.. none of which were "taught" to them. It is how they were born.
2007-08-31 10:56:34 · answer #7 · answered by Fellina 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
that is very stereotypical,homosexuals have been known to come from very happy homes,their homes is not what makes them homosexual,they are just made like that,and i don't think you should even ask that question,it is kind of disrespectful to them,and no,i'm not a homosexual.
2007-08-31 10:55:16 · answer #8 · answered by pinky_girl 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes gay guys can and do come from happy and loveing families. I have met a couple and ther famlies,very warm and understanding,just good people.
2007-08-31 10:53:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes, they do come from good, happy families. a broken home doesn't have anything to do with it.
you've just met people that have had a tough time who happen to be gay.
2007-08-31 11:27:29 · answer #10 · answered by racer 51 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋