How would you react if your son or daughter told you they were g*y? ?

Question

What would your reaction be? Would you treat them different? I ask many questions regarding tough choices involving children, I have 2 children I like to see what other parents have to say.

I would embrace my child and support him/her in anything they chose to do with their life (other than drugs crime anything that could kill/harm or end them up in prison) . I would not treat him/her any different and I would accept their suitors as I would a straight son/daughter.

I would only be sad for the fear of treatment from other people.

Be Honest Now

Answer 1

Id be supportive 100%.But there is a but depending on the childs age  i would make sure that we sat down and really talked it out to make sure the child was not being confused with his or her sexuality more so during puberty.

Answer 2

I'd only be concerned that he/she will receive discrimination and awful bigotry from ignorant morons, and that, not being g*y myself, I'd have no idea how to help him/her prepare for those experiences.

I'm pretty sure I could handle the ignorant comments from others directed towards me, but part of a parent's instinct is to protect their child and I think this is exactly that.

Answer 3

I would be shocked if I already didn't suspect it..but there is no way that I would push my child away...I love my kids no matter what or who they date...

Answer 4

Because I grew up with a g*y uncle and knew him as nothing else I would support them in how they are. Yes i would ask questions like when did you first know? and stuff like that. BUt i would never judge my flesh and blood. I would support them in what ever path life leads them be right next to them during that journey.  

Answer 5

I wouldn't care at all. I would give them a huge hug and tell them "Good for you for having the courage to tell me. I love you no matter what!"

Answer 6

My brother just came out and he is now a proud g*y he does not act it out much.  He had came out to my best friend and made her stand between us when he told me, I was eating and all i could say was "Can I finish my food now" LMAO.  He thought I was gong to do something mean, Im happy and respect him for being strong about his feelings.

If my kids were to tell me they were g*y I would act the same way. YES there will be worry about other people causing trouble to them but its life and every one learns from struggle its something you have to deal with. Just pray and have faith the god will keep them safe in there ventures.

My dads comment when my brother came out "I hope he no let his bf beat him up" things parents say hahaha.

Answer 7

I would fear society's persecution of g**s.  I would also do everything in my power to keep my child safe from harm.   Other than that, I'd probably be hopeful that I'd still get grandkids out of the deal! :)

Answer 8

I would  be extremely disappointed, hurt, because he or she would have took they eyes off the dream of a family  with children ect. But , far as loving them any less , no I would love them just the same that is my child. They don't always pattern their life's how we want them to as they were taught. You would either accept them or loose them I choose to accept out of love but not agree with the choice.

Answer 9

My answer probably won't count for much as I'm only 15 and not a parent yet =)

But I'd be the same way as you- its not like they can help it, and its not like its going to harm anybody...

Answer 10

that would be a tough situation to be in but one that i hope i would accept with an open mind and in a very loving way. i feel thankful that i have many g*y friends that i could turn to for help and advice and i hope that my children will always feel comfortable to come to me with anything in their life that they are facing. i know from friend's experiences that "coming out" to your parents can be anextremely traumatic thing all depending on how the parent reacts. i never want my child to feel like an outcast or unloved.

Answer 11

i would accept my son no matter what..

Answer 12

I'd tell him, "Good for you!"

I know I will be a bit disappointed. But as long as he is happy then I am fine with it.  

Answer 13

I would be shocked but I wouldn't turn my back on my child I wouldn't ask them to cover up who they are just to please me either I know some parents who have pushed their kids away because of their homosexuality I think that is wrong with all the discrimination against homosexuals I want my child to feel safest at home.

Answer 14

I would not treat them any differently .... I would love them and support them .

Answer 15

At this stage in my life, I have learned to accept what i cannot change.  One of the things I cannot change is the sexuality of my children because they are now grown.  I would accept, but not condone it and I would be sad, and shocked, and disappointed.  At first I would not want the partner around but later on it would probably ave to happen.  I would eventually get used to it.  I have recently found ot that both of my granddaughters are claiming to be bisexual and although they are not my children it is hurting me badly.  They were raised differently.  I expected them to both be heterosexual.  But alas they are not.  I'm really hurt since I helped raise them for years.

Answer 16

i would probably be a little disapointed, but being their parent, i would support them and not treat them differently. it's their life and i can't tell them what to do. if they're happy, i'm happy.