Would you disown your child if he/she told you he/she is gay/lesbian?

[moonangel]

to me family is still family what you chose to be or do is up to you but  not everybody feels that way my cousins girl feel in love with a different colored person and had his baby and was instantly disowned.  i personally think that its not the babys fault and that my cousin will miss out on a lot of precious moments

[tfw6693]

  You can own/disown all you want. They are still your child. You always want to help your child.

[bigfoot951]

I don't have children and I think it is hard for me to say for sure just like it would be hard for anyone to say if they haven't been in this situation.  I wouldn't be happy about it at all but I don't think I would disown them.  There are far worse things that they could be into.

[mstevenson2]

no but that would be sad cause its a sin

[LenoraMinogue]

I don't have any children, but I would never disown them if I did, especially not for coming out.

[6265AT99]

Would you accept it? Try to change or "fix" them? Would you kick the out of the house? Would you worry about others in the community finding out?

I don't have any kids, I'm still a teen, just a question!

I personally believe when a child tells you he/she is gay it's not because they want to hurt you, it's because something inside of them makes them feel opposite of what is showing on the outside.  As a parent, I would never turn my back on my children; nor would I condemn them for being who they are!!!  If there is anything a child needs most it is ACCEPTANCE OF WHO THEY ARE - you cannot try to change or "fix" them because it's NOT A PROBLEM TO BE FIXED!!!!  Love your children no matter what they tell you and accept them for who they are - THAT'S A PARENTS' JOB!!!!!!!!!! God gave children to us to love and cherish not to judge!!!!!

[dkanofsky]

Even the Lord said hate the sin, love the sinner.  I would never disown my daughter.

[Skyisbluetoday]

I wouldn't disown anybody for that reason. They love who they love and I respect them enough for loving somebody.

[Nancy5]

I would never turn my back on my child.  I honestly would not approve of the lifestyle, but I would love, respect, and support him/her.  I would love and welcome their partner as I love and welcomed my son/daughter in laws.

[swkstudent]

Hell no! I would love my kids no matter what...besides being gay isn't wrong imo.

[babyturtles23]

Nope! Being gay or lesbian is not a choice, it's not a "lifestyle", and it's nothing wrong. Some may not understand, but you really are born that way. Just like straight people are automatically attracted to the opposite sex, that's how gay people are and are attracted to the same sex. They do not choose to like the same sex. If they're happy let them be. Would you rather want your child to be straight and in an abusive, unhappy, or loveless relationship? If anything that's more of a reason to be there for your child. It's hard enough keeping it a secret and having all these thoughts go through your head wondering how the world will react. Your parents should be your number one supporters. There is also no "fixing" your child. You cannot "fix" this and turn them straight. On top of that, there's nothing wrong with being gay so there's nothing to fix.

[dcrotteau]

I would never ever disown any of my children for anything.  They are who they are and have the right to live their lives the way they want.

[alice44]

ABsolutely not!  I would not be happy about the situation but would never disown or kick anyone out of my life for that choice.

[ben50]

God did not disown us for our sins..why would I disown my own  child.

[dodgers16]

  while I am not a parent, If my child that I love told me that he/she is gay/lesbian, to be honest I wouldn't be thrilled but I would love them the same as I always have!!!