Moms: Would you accept your son being gay?

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No, I wouldn't. Knowing that it would make his life more difficult though, I would probably be in denial for awhile. Just being honest. I hope my children aren't homosexual because they'll face prejudice over it, and I don't want people to try to hurt them. I would probably hold out hope that it was a phase for awhile, especially if he didn't seem very confident when he first told me.

Being homosexual is on the fringe like a lot of things. We're unschoolers, and I've learned to minimize that knowledge around certain people to avoid causing problems for our family. We wouldn't lie, but we don't broadcast it in every circle either. I think it's smart to approach homosexuality in the same way. If you feel like you have to announce it, do so in a quick, confident and funny way. (i.e. "Just joking about the hack. I really am gay. Sorry, ladies.") If someone brings it up, act the same way. ("Yeah, I'm gay. Do you know (hot actor) by any chance? No? Damn.")

That will help people accept you and not challenge you as often. That in itself will help your parents with their anxieties. Good luck.