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@MsLipGloss: Happily.
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We'd have no issue at all. We're very supportive allies for the LGBT community, but I'd like to think that even my more traditional family members would be like the "tea party dad." I LOVED this commercial.
http://www.advocate.com/politics/politicians/2013/09/18/gay-mass-candidate-comes-out-tea-party-dad
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@indi: THAT.IS.AWESOME!
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We will love our daughters no matter what. They can love girls all they want as long as they are happy.
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Absolutely. But I'd still be hoping for grand kids.
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Sorry, but what is the teen boy problem?
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@looch: It's play off the lyrics of Jay Z's 99 Problems, we've just changed the words up a bit!
Here are the original lyrics:
If you're having girl problems I feel bad for you, son
I've got 99 problems but a b**ch ain't oneETA: And he isn't talking about women, well, not during that part at least
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@MsLipGloss: Haha, I am so out of the pop culture loop, it's not funny!
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I would be fine with either, but honestly I think religion would be harder on me than sexuality. Both our families are Christians and having LO consider leaving the faith would be very difficult on the family. having my daughter tell me she was gay, I would be nothing but supportive as I am a huge supporter of LGBT rights!
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@looch: hahahaha - it's from *way back* in 2004!
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I believe that living in obedience to God is more important than living to fulfill your own happiness, so I have to say no. God's intention for marriage is between a man and a woman, so I would not be happy with my child living in disobedience to God's word.
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@MsLipGloss: OMG, not current, but still true in that I have no idea!
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Absolutely. I dont even see how it would be a consideration! I even try and watch what I say around DD like "ohhh he's a cute little boy" because what if she didnt like boys and thought she had to?
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@Lindsay05: Exactly! One of my good friends had a son just a few weeks before DD, and we've taken some "first date" pictures of them holding hands (well, touching fists, lol), and the like. Even though she's way young, I have to catch myself, because I *really* want her to feel free to have little boyfriends AND girlfriends. It's a delicate balance.
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I would be sad, because I know life would be much harder for him/her, but I would be totally accepting. DH wouldn't be as okay with it though, especially if it was our son.
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100% OK with it. It wouldn't faze me. I just want him to fund someone who loves him.
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@Lindsay05: I agree! There are many subtle ways a child can pick up on what they perceive to be your preference. We'll also work to make sure to talk about "when you meet someone special" or "who you plan to go to prom with" rather than "future husband" or "which boy," etc. I want our kids' friends to know that Mrs. Indi is totally okay with you telling her how you and your prom date have matching dresses.
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It is a non issue.
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DH and I will support DS in any decision he makes- I'm not sure if he would have a negative response from some family members though.
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I would be fine with it. And he or she would have someone to talk to who can relate because my brother is gay. I just hope society has progressed by then so it will be less of a struggle.
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@MsLipGloss: LOL +1 to that!
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Absolutely. Not even an issue.
It makes me sad when people don't accept their children for who they are.
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I wouldn't even think twice about it.
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It wouldn't bother me but I would worry more about them. I would worry about how they are perceived and treated by others. I think our family would be fine with it but the outside world is not always kind. I do hope they want babies though. After raising my four I deserve some grand babies to spoil!!!
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Who my kid loves doesn't make me sad or scared for their future. Everyone has struggles in life and my children know from day one that our love doesn't have conditions or expectations for them. Plus they'll have Grandma and her wife (amd several of our other gay friends) to talk to
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@oliviaoblivia: I would support B, but probably seek mental help for him if he wanted to marry a mailbox!
I don't care what gender he falls in love with, but I hope they are a good person.
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100% fine with it - not even an issue! As @mslipgloss said, there are a million things I worry about for DD, but being gay is not one of them!
Unconditional love....isn't that what parenthood is all about?
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My love for him is unconditional. All I want is for him to be happy and to be a good person.
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Why wouldn't I?! I don't care how they get down as long as their partners love & respect them.
@Glitter: So wouldn't that be between them & their god?
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Id be cool with it and Im very lucky to be able to say that Im 100% sure her grandparents on both sides would be fine with it too.
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@mrs. bird: I believe there is only one true and living God - the God of the Bible who instituted marriage between man and woman.
At the end of the day the decision would not be mine and I accept that fact. However, the OP asked if I would be okay with that and my answer is that I would not. -
@Glitter: that is exactly how I feel.
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@Glitter: years ago some people used their interpretations of bible a defense for banning interracial marriages like mine. it hurts my heart to think of such a thing. as a society we've come a long way and most people now would agree that my marriage is one full of love and that it deserves the same respect as any marriage between two people of the same race. i hope that between now and the time our children are entering romantic relationships, our society progresses enough that interpretations of the bible are no longer used to belittle relationships between same sex couples. marriage is hard and two people that choose to stick it out together deserve all the love and support we can offer. i hope as a society we can find more love to offer one another, i think we could all use it.
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It wouldn't matter to me. I just want my LO to be happy.
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@mrs. bird: Love your response! Well said and I couldn't agree more.
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@JoJoGirl: when you say gender in your OP I'm guessing that you mean sexual orientation?? I don't mind if DD is a lesbian, but I do admit that I will be very sad if she has gender identity issues.. My love for her is unconditional, I would just be sad that she felt like she didn't belong in her body. Two completely different issues IMHO.
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100% fine with it. My husband and I were talking about it the other day, as long as they marry a person who loves and respects them and they give us grandkids (biologically or not, doesn't matter), they can fall in love with whoever they want.
That said, I'd never wish a difficult road on any child in fighting for equal rights (but I will be right there fighting alongside them), I do hope that as a society we continue to grow and evolve- choosing love over all else.
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@mrs. bird:
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We wouldn't have an issue, but I would worry about his/her acceptance in the world.I'd hope they'd still want kids, though!
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@mrs. bird: thanks for sharing your feelings!
I do understand your concern and where it stems from. I too am from an interracial marriage and many would be surprised to learn that in the book of Numbers we find God being very angry at critics of an interracial marriage involving Moses and an Ethiopian woman. Unfortunately many people have tried to twist scripture to satisfy their own opinion or bias. The Bible however is repeatedly clear on the issue of homosexuality, and I must note that it is also clear that Christians are to show grace and love to both believers and unbelievers.
I hurt for those who are going through torment of any kind because of their lifestyle choice. I know it cannot be easy. My means of loving those whose choices I believe are wrong is not to encourage or commend it but to guide them to the truth of God who loves us, forgives, heals and restores us completely into the image of His design.
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