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What would I care who my fictional kid dates as long as they aren't being hurt? What is the point of this thread? Genuine curiosity, or are you fishing for something else?
Mostly curiosity. I've read a lot of stories about parents having strained relationships, if not outright rejection, when their child comes out, to the point where it almost seems like that is the default. But I also know of several people who didn't have that issue. I'm guessing that there's somewhat of a gap between the number of people who say they would accept their child's sexuality and the number of people who actually would, with the former being higher, but I think that an anonymous poll would at least make that gap narrow a bit. Plus, I'm guessing that CDP&OC is probably closer to a representative sample of people's opinions on the subject in the U.S. more than other platforms that I frequent.
The most heartbreaking words any of my kids could say to me would be, "Dad...I think liberalism isn't a mental disorder, maybe we shouldn't execute communists on sight, and that taxation isn't theft".
"Dad I think penises are great" would be infinitely preferable to hearing the nightmare above.
Aside from having children for various reasons, the primary and instinctual reason is to carry on the genetic line. Thus your children will have grandchildren, and so on. If a parent has a kid who turns out to be homosexual, those things are out the window.
So aside from the sickening feeling a parent might get at the thought of their daughter or son engaged in homo acts, the worst part is no grand kids. That would especially be bad if they only had one kid.
First it's selfish looking for grand's! Even heterosexual couples sometime don't want kids . , but this day and age, they can have kids! Many now using a surrogate or adopting ,,, guess not enough for you .
My child is my child, God blessed me with them, and he knew who they would be, God taught me He loves unconditionally. Why would I not ? Especially my own child? I think men or dads might have a harder time? Not sure
I'd be somewhat disappointed, but I recognize that humans do not choose what sex they are attracted to. It is what it is. Anyone who thinks differently does not get it.
The act is a choice, the attraction is not. We are only human.
A lot (if not most) parents are at least somewhat unsupportive, and while I understand that it takes time to adjust expectations, it's sad when relationships become strained due to a child coming out. Although some people may feel that sticking to their principles is more important, and if they love their child, maybe they feel that helping them leave the LGBT lifestyle is best.
What does everyone think here?
LGBT? Sure. Pick one. I don't care. Bring your partner home for Christmas!
Anything but an NFL cheerleader or a Democrat. Bring it on!
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