Parents usually never understand their children. Now imagine a parent who has a homosexual child. That has to be one of the most uncomfortable situations to be put in. Lots of parents blame themselves and think they did something wrong in raising their child. They feel isolated and confused about everything. Parents try their best to raise their child, so when their children hit them with the news, all these emotions arise. Some cry, some scream, so just want to get away.
I feel like the only way to deal with the news from your child, is to sit down and talk with them. They want to hear that you love them no matter what. Most homosexual people do not choose to be this way, so support would be great.These are feelings they can not control. Just how its 2nd nature for you to like the opposite sex. So when you discuss this lifestyle with them, you guys can become closer. Let them tell you their life and so forth. Parents can even get some books to read or go online and Google some things.
Communication is key between parents and their children. Parents shouldn't think of their children as dinosaurs or aliens, just become supportive even if its something you don't like. Let them know that you don't want to see them being affectionate with their partner, but you will be by their side no matter what. At the end of the day, you gave birth to them and you won't disown them for what they do behind close doors. Its no ones business, not even yours.
Some alternatives that can help you through these rough times will be some support organizations for parents. There is a popular one called PFLAG ( Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) . They have 500 chapters all over the United States. This organization can be really helpful to parents that just don't understand, but want to get closer to their homosexual child. It isn't that hard people. It's a new day and age. And children are more open-mined to a lot of things. Yes, the bible says its wrong, but parents aren't perfect either.
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