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View Poll Results: Would you accept your child if they came out as LGBT?
Yes, I would accept them 213 72.70%
I might have difficulty accepting them, but I will try 24 8.19%
I would accept it if they were gay or bisexual, but not if they were trans* 11 3.75%
I could not accept it 45 15.36%
Voters: 293. You may not vote on this poll

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Old 12-23-2016, 05:20 PM
 
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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?
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Old 12-23-2016, 05:26 PM
 
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Oops, I meant to post this in the regular Politics and Other Controversies forum.
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Old 12-23-2016, 05:31 PM
 
Location: Honolulu/DMV Area/NYC
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Yes, I would accept my child. My child wouldn't stop being my child just because s/he was gay. I know how many gay children struggle with identity issues and how many face abuse from their loved ones. I would not be "that" parent.
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Old 12-23-2016, 05:37 PM
 
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Yeah no issue. It'll take some time for me to get used to calling them the right pronoun if a cross dresser or transgender. Other than that could care less which sex they share a relationship with.
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Old 12-23-2016, 05:40 PM
 
Location: DFW
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My Gay son came out to me about 20 years ago. I voted Trump and perfectly happy for my son and his Partner.
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Old 12-23-2016, 05:42 PM
 
Location: annandale, va & slidell, la
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Sign them up for psychological treatment. Conversion therapy or aroma therapy.
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Old 12-23-2016, 05:58 PM
 
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My Gay son came out to me about 20 years ago. I voted Trump and perfectly happy for my son and his Partner.

You are a good dad!
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Old 12-23-2016, 07:12 PM
 
Location: Western North Carolina
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Absolutely not. I won't get into my own personal beliefs here but no.
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Old 12-23-2016, 07:13 PM
 
Location: Ft. Myers
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Sign them up for psychological treatment. Conversion therapy or aroma therapy.

Oh sure, and how about electric shock treatments ?
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Old 12-23-2016, 07:32 PM
 
Location: Native of Any Beach/FL
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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
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