Gay Parent

[maxwell]

Ok so basically a few years ago my parents got a divorce. My dad lived by himseflfr about a year. About 6 months ago my dad came out of the closet and told me he was gay ans that his current roommate was also his boyfriend( I had suspected). I don't have a problem with it, his boyfriends son is very cool and a really good friend by now. The problem that I am facing is telling people at my school. I'm not Crazy about my public image but I do care what people think about me. I have told to of my closest friends but it was really hard. What do I do? Do I tell people or not?

[Abyssal Echo]

Its just my opinion but, I don't think anyone needs to know about you're Dads sexuality. I wouldn't tell anyone but, really Its up to you if you tell them or not.

[Gwen]

Why do people care about your dad's sexuality, if they ask then you can simply say that it isn't there business (Although I doubt someone would ever ask). If people make fun of you for it they're just ignorant idiots and shouldn't be worth your attention.

[anyone50]

Its just my opinion but, I don't think anyone needs to know about you're Dads sexuality. I wouldn't tell anyone but, really Its up to you if you tell them or not.

I agree This sounds like good advice. It's really none elses buisness how tour dad lives his life

[xmojox]

Yeah, it's nobody's business. I wouldn't tell anyone, and if someone asked I'd say, "why? Do you think he's cute?" Your close friends may be a different matter, but, even that is up to you.

[AbbaZabba]

Your friends don't need to know that. All they need to know is he is your Dad, he loves you and he does stuff with and for you. Talk about your Dad, not his sexuality.

[SammieRose]

I will have to say this a need to know basis. You just tell to people who need to know that fact.

Each people's life is private and non of anyone else's damn business. No need to hide it, but neither need to publicize it. If someone asks if your father is gay, say yes and be proud of it.

[Lost in the Echo]

Its just my opinion but, I don't think anyone needs to know about you're Dads sexuality. I wouldn't tell anyone but, really Its up to you if you tell them or not.

This ^ is great advice.

You don't have to tell anyone if you don't want to, it's your life, and personal things like this should be kept personal, and not get publicized.

[happygolucky13]

Its just my opinion but, I don't think anyone needs to know about you're Dads sexuality. I wouldn't tell anyone but, really Its up to you if you tell them or not.

I agree- nobody really needs to know because now if you say stuff like people just act stupid about it.

[teen.jpg]

Only tell people that it's actually important to tell. Maybe friends who visit you when your with your dad.

I would be kind of shocked to walk into a household with 2 dads. Of course, it isn't a PROBLEM, but it's not what you expect to see, you know?

[Syvelocin]

I had a friend in primary who had mums. Didn't fully understand it at the time, but it was all cool. Other than being quite proactive about gay rights, I never heard him explain it or be asked about it before.

Reiterating what's been said, why would they need to know? It's exactly the same as if your father started dating another woman after divorcing your mother, which is pretty common nowadays. If anyone sees and asks, tell them to fuck themselves.

[What_ever]

I don't think you have to tell anyone. You can discuss it with your closest friends but there's no need to tell this to the whole school cause it's none of their business.

[joshual3]

I don't see any reason why you need to tell people. If someone asks you, then you can tell them, but I don't know why anybody would be inquiring about your dads sexuality. You can discuss it with your close friends, but I don't see any reason for you to just tell everybody.

[xGloria]

I wouldn't tell anyone. There's no reason to.

[dontfiguremeout]

It's your decision weather you want to or not. Honestly it's kinda personal anyways, so I would only imagine just telling your friends.

[swaggerman84]

I wouldn't tell anyone but I would be proud if my friends found out

[ReginaGeorge]

I don't think you need to tell anyone. No one really announces who's in their family. Some kids talk about it with their friends, but again, it's not publicly announced. You don't need to 'come out' as having a gay parent, in the same way if you had a straight one (and you do), or only a single mum or dad etc. You just tell who you want, close friends is usually all you need to tell, and future relationships. :) Be proud of your dad, being who you are is very hard. If people you do tell give you a hard time about it, don't let them let you down. You go home to your family, and you be with them, and you experience how great they are, how they love you, and treat you. That's all that matters. Being gay doesn't change that. :)

[Jinxxy]

Only tell the people you trust the most. Those who don't need to know, who aren't your friends at school, don't need to know because it's not really their business :)

[Ryhanna]

It's not really anyone's business, so you don't really need to tell anyone. Maybe you'd want to tell a close friend, so that you can talk about your situation with someone who you trust. :)

[Celtic.]

why do people care about your dad's sexuality,
all of that!