I'm gay!

[Saw11_2000]

Now that I've grabbed your attention, what would you think/say if your child walked in and announced that to you. Shocked/accepting/thrilled? Elaborate.

 

[Prima]

Ah...I don't have a child. But not being heterosexual myself, I can't think that I'd be too terribly upset, unless he/she did it for attention or to 'fit in'

 

[Saw11_2000]

Ah...I don't have a child. But not being heterosexual myself, I can't think that I'd be too terribly upset, unless he/she did it for attention or to 'fit in'

I see. =D

If you were heterosexual what would you do?

 

[Prima]

I'd feel the same way, I think. I felt the same about homosexuality before I discovered my own sexuality and after.

The only problem I might run into is that I know how hard and confusing it is sometimes. And perhaps I might get irritated if they weren't as proactive as I was...but if they run in and shout 'I'm gay!' they are probably the proactive type

 

[Saw11_2000]

^Frubals for your opinion.

All the other people who DIDN'T reply in MY thread...don't get frubals.

 

[The Black Whirlwind]

How man yepisodes of the L Word have you been watching today, young man/woman? Didn't i tell you to not say what the people on tv say?

 

[njcl]

i wouldnt like it it at all but how can you not love your own children whatever they are

 

[Prima]

md^ I'd probably say that if they're only telling me and not the world, they need to go watch more...

 

[Valjean]

I'd be pleased that s/he was secure enough in our relationship to reveal this to me.

I'd also be happy that the chances of him/her further damaging our already overpopulated planet by breeding was less likely.

 

[Linus]

Shocked/accepting/thrilled?

Shocked. Because I don't have any kids...

 

[Lintu]

I suppose I'd feel the same way as if s/he came up to me and said "I'm straight!" I don't particularly care what gender my children will prefer.

 

[jamaesi]

Heck, I'd kick my kids out if they never said that.


/humour

 

[standing_on_one_foot]

A little surprised, perhaps, but I wouldn't much care outside of that. Be pretty hypocritical of me if I did.

Or maybe they're just telling me that they're really happy?

 

[Khale]

Indifference. My childs sexual preference is not my business.

(Before anyone asks; No, I do not have kids. This is purely speculation.)

 

[Master Vigil]

I wouldn't care either way, but I would sit down, and have her tell me everything (or as much as she's comfortable.) Because I would want her to know that I support her decision, I want to know more about it and sincerely care about her decisions.

 

[Prima]

On another note, the first thing I wanted to say in this thread was

"ME TOO!"

 

[Majikthise]

I'd probably say " So what , you want a cookie?"
It would also depend on the child's age. If your kid comes to you and adamantly claims " I'm gay!!", then I would think that tone would indicate they think YOU have a problem with it. I never said to my father "You know dad, I like chicks!!".
There are plenty of other things to worry about when raising children without making their sexual orientation an issue.

 

[Prima]

I never said to my father "You know dad, I like chicks!!".

See, this is why I'm an advocate of Straight Pride parades. You are clearly in need of attending one :biglaugh:

 

[Pah]

"We still love you" is a mixed message

 

[Scuba Pete]

My daughter is bisexual. She would never tell me, but I have seen the pictures on the internet. I love her the same. If she ever feels that she can tell me: cool. If not, then I still love her just the same.