Would you disown your daughter/son if they become gay?

@sharie16 (2212)
Philippines
August 15, 2008 3:53am CST
It's not absolutely happening to me...But if ever that would happen(but hopefully not...lol), absolutely NOT...because if i disown him/her, i wouldn't fit to be called a parent...I would accept them for who they are...If she/he is happy then I should be happy as well...And i wouldn't be ashamed for what they become... How bout you, what are your insights to that?
5 responses
malreez
@malreez (66)
• Nigeria
15 Aug 08
God forbid, I dont pray for such an occurence and if such a thing eventually happened then i will probably councel him or her.But if i realised the case is beyond concelling then i will try prayer and if that will not work also, then i will have to disown the child according to our culture and tradition in Africa.
gwoman2
@gwoman2 (710)
• United States
18 Aug 08
I never learn do I? Again, I apologize for my ranting...I promise it won't happen again:-) ~G~
malreez
@malreez (66)
• Nigeria
18 Aug 08
I am very sorry if i sound very traditional or barbaric, I think this will explain my upbringing in traditional African set up,where society frown at such behaviours.This is a case of different people, different culture,what you people frown at in your society may be an accepted norm in mine and what i kicked at in mine is what you are very lenient wth in yours, and this is exactly what makes the world very interesting,so don't be too harsh on me.I am only expressing my views based on our perceptions here.Thanks.
sharie16
@sharie16 (2212)
• Philippines
15 Aug 08
oh was that the culture of Africa? i know you will really try your best in saving your children in becoming a gay if ever, but are you also in favor of the practice of your culture?
mynameismine
@mynameismine (771)
• United States
15 Aug 08
I would never turn my back on my child because of who they choose to love. My father did that to me because I went outside of my race so I know how it feels and would never want to inflict that on my own child. Sometimes parents do things that make no sense to me, but trying to figure out why just gives me a migraine, so I just do what I can for my kids and hope they will come to their senses before it is too late.
sharie16
@sharie16 (2212)
• Philippines
15 Aug 08
sorry to hear that...but hope you are OK now with your father... and yes, we should never turn back to our children... thanks for the post! Have a nice day!
mynameismine
@mynameismine (771)
• United States
15 Aug 08
We have not spoken in over 10 years and I'm not missing it a bit. There were many other issues we dealt with, it is better this way for both of us.
sharie16
@sharie16 (2212)
• Philippines
18 Aug 08
oh i think you was really hurt so bad...but still my friend..hope you would be ok with your father...i hope someday he realizes his mistake...I pray for you my friend.... Have a nice day and God bless!
howard96h
@howard96h (11640)
• New York, New York
15 Aug 08
I would never disown a son or daughter for being gay. I would love that child with all my heart and defend him/her against all those people who hate him.
sharie16
@sharie16 (2212)
• Philippines
18 Aug 08
oh thats great...thats being the best and good father for them...theanks for the post!
Richard
@rbailey83 (1428)
• Canada
19 Aug 08
not a chance, who am i to decide what is right and what is wrong for them, it is their life and they need to live it however they see fit to be happy. I would treat them no differently, it may take a bit to get used to, but i would love them just the same, makes no difference
sharie16
@sharie16 (2212)
• Philippines
19 Aug 08
yes...i agree with you, it may take time, but we should still treat them the way we used to be...if they were happy they we just have to support them and love them without any difference at all... Thanks for the post! God bless!
lloyd2002
@lloyd2002 (182)
•
15 Aug 08
No I wouldn't disown them - but then again I would need to have one first.
sharie16
@sharie16 (2212)
• Philippines
18 Aug 08
lol... thanks for the post!