What do you say to parents who refuse to believe that "their child" is dateing someone of the same sex?
338614
As hard as it may be, he/she is still your child and you should love that child.  Besides, it not anyone's business what you prefer sexually, right?  As long as your child isn't involved in something dangerous, then it's okay.  Plus, your child will be gay whether or not you approve, so wouldn't you rather have a good relationship with them instead of throwing it away over something you can't change anyways?
933891
Tell you parents, both sets.  Either they will accept you, or they will not.  Lying does not do anybody any good.  If you tell them, they MAY accept you guys dating.  If you hide it, you will never know.\nPlus, if you are caught, then no matter what the answer WOULD have been, it WILL now be "no."
1132901
Just be open and honest and with them and remember to be patient with them.  Even if they dont agree with you sexuality remember their still your parents and they still love you.  Here's a link to PFLAG's website, you can contact them through that and they're really goat providing support for you and your parents.\nhttp://www.pflag.org/
69593
He is her father and hopefully she can just tell him. Have her set up a "date" with him and let him know that she has something important to tell him at the end of the date.  He may be upset or confused at first but love will overcome everything else and he will accept her.
69469
Best thing is to only tell people you trust, like a close friend preferrably a girl, they seem to be more understanding than a typical guy friend. I wouldnt tell your parents just yet I would hold off until it feels right, it seems to me your learning about yourself right now and you found something that interests you, and it may be something that passes and it may not so I wouldnt alarm anyone just yet. Take a deep breath and think about what it is your looking for and go for it. When the newness wears off and your sure you will always be this way, then tell your family because then you will be more confident that this is how you are and they have to accept you. I have seen alot of parents go to the extreme when finding out their child is not as perfect as they hoped, or they have different looks on thier life than their parents expected, just something to think about. Lots of luck bud...
214768
You will have to just tell them this is what I want and you are alienating the person I want to be with and the person I love. Say to them you don't have to agree with this but show me some respect and be civil to my soon to be partner. If you stand firm and maybe come a little clean about your part in the problem, this should help, but some people just are stubborn and you'll have to deal with that.
109717
Sometimes it's a good idea to let your Boyfriend meet your parents before you actually go on a date with them (just to assure them that you'll be fine with him)\n\nNext, make sure you tell her about what you guys did, it'll help your parents trust you more if they know what you've done in the past and will be a little better at not holding you back.\n\nNext, don't date people your parent's wouldn't approve of.\n\nAnd if it all fails and your parents don't approve of your date, have your date come over to your house and hang out for a while under your parent's supervision. Most parent's would rather you be under their supervision rather than out there with another guy.
1164042
Ask same certificates from the boy! \nIf they agree without any brooding, then they are genuine people and really concerned with today's falling moral standards. Tha is they are looking for the best match for their son.\nIf they make faces, then simply ignore this match as they are typically conservative and obsolete people who may react anti women at times.\nThis suggestion comes from a boy in Delhi, India.\n\nByee, take care
1159141
As the mom of a bisexual daughter. I say be honest with them. We as parents love our children and want them to be comfortable enough to be able to come to us with anything.Though I may not approve of her choices I stand behind 100% . She is my daughter and no choice she makes could ever change the love I have for her. My love and prayers go out to you honey.
1071095
The girls that have boysfriends too early are looking for validation. They equate beauty with boyfriend. You seem to believe that God loves you and you don't need a boy to tell you you're special. My daughter is in the same boat as you, except the girls are telling her & her 3 friends that she is "lezbo" because they don't pick out boyfriends. (She knows the truth and she knows that they are insecure.) Alot of boys like her because she doesn't act all weird and try to be their girlfriend. For Valentines day, she receive 2 beanie bears and lots of big candy boxes instead of the usual little treats. One boy even dressed up like her for Halloween! They like her because she's confident in who she is, because she is loved by the King of the Universe!\n\nI've personally taken this before the Lord and have done TONS of research on this so I have an opinion and some suggestions for reading.\n\n #1 suggestion....listen and heed the advice from your youth pastor and you'll have no regrets. \n#2. I suggest not dating until you are ready to get married. Stick to "group dates" and activities. This is where you see how someone really is. For ex-- our church has a scramble golf tournament every year. I ended up on a team with someone I thought I was interested in. Because he didn't know I was interested, he was "himself". He cussed and had a bad temper.  If I had gone on a one on one date, he would have been well behaved and putting on a front.\nI'm over 40 and single. Because I'm still raising teenagers and they require alot of my time, I only go on coffee dates once in a while. I prayed that God would "hit me over the head" when He thought I was ready. I won't kiss someone unless I know them very well, and there is marriage potential. I love to kiss, but will save that for my husband. When you "save yourself", even in the kissing department, it makes kissing so intimate and special when you are ready to give that away.\nFor sure, don't have sex before your married. It's the only sin that you do to the inside of your body. It will mess with your soul. I know.  Of course you're forgiven, but you give away something that you can never get back and it's not worth it. Check out some of the sources.
585028
Maybe it's a culture thing her parents may not approve of her dating outside of her race. Find out first before you take it personally. Good luck.
720428
Did you ever stop to think that your parents do think you are responsible and trustworthy, and that their reason for not wanting you to date is because they don't trust who you may end up dating? Maybe ask them about that?  Discuss options like taking a self defense class, prove to them that you can fend for your self and protect yourself if they are not there. Maybe becoming open with them and discussing dating... what you expect to happen when you date, what they expect... run through scenerios that you may find yourself in.... Find out their fears and concerns for you and work together with them on what you would do if you were in situations that they are concerned about.
898607
Because they know that the lifestyle that you chose to lead is wrong & dirty. I am teaching my kids that the gay and bi lifestyle is a choice and that choice is so wrong.  If you want to be in your parent's lives be normal and heathy. Date an marry a man. That is what God wants you to do.
680397
If it were me I would tell them to mind their own business...in fact I have told them that before. Just be you. If they ask then tell them and do it with out shame or guilt. If you are bi then be the best bi you can be.
231424
I think that if you really care for the girl and she really cares for you, and she is not the type to let people influence her judgement, then I think it doesn't matter. As long as you two are happy then you shouldn't let anyone stand in your way of happiness. I mean you are dating her, not her parents. I would just give it time and eventually the parents will warm up. I mean this is their daughter, and they will always look out for her no matter what. That is what parents do.
537525
Moms just have this built in instinct.  I had this very debate with my daughter a few years back...she was young, had all the answers, and thought I was the worst for not accepting her boyfriend...she got pregnant with his child, decided to marry him, and moved in with him and his mother, all without my blessing....and as predicted...she is now divorced, lives with another man and has his child, and her first daughter lives with her ex.  All of this could have been prevented had she been mature enough to listen to experience.  But....young people for the most part, don't get it.  That's how you learn.  If you have wise council in your home...take it and accept it as a gift...not every child has this luxury.
651402
Move on. Having a non standard family is very common nowadays, and as long as your son knows he is loved then its ok to date. It is worse for the child if they grow up in an environment where the parents are not happy together, so as long as your sensible about it then go out and date to your hearts content.