What is your gender and age?  Would you openly accept your child if he/she were gay? Why or why not?
823320
I am 33 and female. If my child were gay I would accept it . It is what is on the inside that counts. I would rather my son be gay and a loving human being, than straight and a jerk. Think about it this way. If anyone one loves their child, truly loves them, than you can accept them no matter what their lifestyle choice. If someone would say that they would not love their child anymore, than they never really had true love for them in the first place. I do have a son, so this is coming from a Mothers perspective. Understanding, trust, and Love are truly the most important things
348722
lesbian,dyke,gay. all are acceptable to me if used politely. but can we also use the word human? Then we wouldn't have to ask are you gay straight etc :)
424797
Yes, I would choose it. Gay people play a great role in society, and I would be and am very proud to be a part of that.  Gay men are friends to the old ladies who don't have any family or who just need a friend. Gay men are friends to the single mothers who don't have husbands--my sister is one them.  I will never have my own children, and that gives me the opportunity to help my sister and niece.  Because many gay men do not have children, they have the opportunity to work harder for their communities.  Gay men know what it is like to be on the outskirts of society, and that gives them an insight that allows them to relate to many other groups of outcasts and people in need.\n\nSo, yes, I would choose to be gay because a gay man can play a very valuable role to his family and community.\n\nI have been in a gay relationship for 6 years, and I am VERY happy.
227098
hOW OLD ARE YOU I CAN SHOW YOU SOME OF MY GAY LIFE SO YOU CAN SEE IF YOUR GAY OR NOT!
823992
I think gay never asks to be a gay. I think in their nature and unconscious mind and soul they have the tendency to get attracted to same gender. or maybe some decided to be so.. so be it... why not? What's the biggest problem? Nothing fails about it. It is not the end of the world being gay. You could be completely functional as a gay in our society. Who says gay are less than pig? \n\nIt's only about sexual orientations I guess. Not devastatingly a serious problem if u found your brother or father is gay. \nWe are all born with the right of freedom to be free as who we really are. This might sounds so corny cuz we all realize that religions, society, establishment often being there to quite us from what's real and not real in life.\nSo in our society now I presume homosexuality definitely should be accepted unconditionally whatsoever.
1155367
well congratulations On being so accepting of your son being gay!!  The world could use more mothers like you! as long as you are accepting then I really don't see anything wrong with it!!, but I would pull them aside and tell them just that!! Congratulations on being a really cool, mother you seem to be the best!  \n\ncongratulations on your new business you really must be excited I wish you the best of luck and continued susses on your new venture!!!\n\ntell your son and employee I wish them well in their relationship
455829
I'm 53 years old and am adopted. I was told when I was young and feel that it is best to tell the child when they are young because if they find out when they get older, it can be very traumatic for them to accept.
1018410
Being homosexual is like any other sin, it is what it is sin. I am not sure what you mean by tolerant. I would be very nice  and help anyone in need , homosexual or not. However, if they want me to agree with they're lifestyle, I can't. I cannot pretend it is ok or accept it but, I can accept them as a person and one of God's children.
153495
It is unfortunate that the majority of people in this country are still so scared of the possibility of gays living equal among them. Why else place such a ridiculous ban? Some will say that children raised by gay parents will have it a lot harder. I disagree. I am amazed at how open and honest the youth in todays schools are. The only ones I know of that are homophobic have learned the behavior and language from their parents. If the youth of today can accept each other, why can't the adults? Fear. My partner and I just placed a question on here about how to adopt. the answers ranged form "Yuck" to 'How dare we drag a child into our fantasy?" These answers just mirror the fear and ignorance of the majority of Americans. Gays are accepted as long as we are funny, and the life of the party, but as soon as we stop acting like the characters on a sit-com we become a threat. The ban doesn't surprise me. the real question here is what to do about? How do accepting, open minded, loving people fight against such fear?
213979
Gays shouldn't be allowed to adopt a child.  Children need a proper upbringing with a male and female.
1058735
Well if he knows he;s a boy then he's not confused about his gender. As for his sexual orientation, you should probably let him find that out for himself. As long as he is confused or unhappy about it himself he will probably not be able to talk to you about it. I would let him know though, subtly as least, that you love him no matter what and that he has to be and do what makes him happy. Other people's opinions should not matter.
366734
Of course you can. People can be any age and be gay, just like people can be homicidal maniacs when they're only 4. People are born with all kinds of different mental disorders and homosexuality is just one of them.
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.
420351
Go with how you feel. Are heterosexuals that way because of a choice they made, I don't think so. That would be the same for homosexuals, I'm sure, not a choice, but something "inbuilt" from birth.
300658
Oh, definitely not.  It's all just a matter of perspective.  If this is a question which reflects your own concerns for "coming out", then listen up.  If not, listen up anyways.  \nNobody has to explain their sexuality to anyone, or try to modify it to please anyone but themselves.  If someone is afraid of what their father might think of their homosexual tendencies then they need to take a breather and think it through.  Try to gently approach the subject.  They need to show their paternal caregiver that they are happy with who they are, and that he needs to accept that this is the life given to his daughter.\nIt also depends on who one's father is.  What his beliefs are, and if he can make a exception for his daughter, which he should, seeing that she's his daughter.  A father should be able to put all hands aside and love his children for who they are, despite his religion, or traditions, or opinions.  Of course, this is hard, but he can still carry his identity all the while supporting his child.  It doesn't make him a hypocrite, it makes him a loving father.\nNot all fathers have disastrous relationships with their lesbian daughters.  That's just a stereotype that is long outdated and whoever made it a stereotype should be shot.  People need to accept all sexualities, religions, races different than their own if we want to attain peace in this world.  \nAnd if a father doesn't approve of his daughter fucking other girls, than he's going to have to get used to it.\n\nLove can conquer a heck of a lot.  Just remember that ;)
587086
Mannnn  if I ever find out that my kid is Gay, I will slap him so hard up & down the street .......... !!!! ((( What i'm trying to say is that I will SLAP THE GAY OUT OF HIM !!! )))
135157
i would embrace him/her, and reassure that person that regardless of sexual preference, he/she is still family, and i got his/her back. i know that this person needs acceptance and understanding..and i am more than willing to give both to this person, because at the end of the day, family is still family. and that, above all, should be reason enough.