Homosexuality Will Cease to Exist Someday

[MrFun]

I'm sure homosexuals, despite the stigma, would never want to turn hetero by flipping a switch.

Exactly. If there was a pill that could change my sexual orientation to be straight, I would not want to take the pill.

[notyoueither]

What would your opinion be if hetero parents could use a pill to ensure their offspring were heterosexual?

[MrFun]

I'm not sure yet. Right now, I just think it doesn't make any sense, since sexual orientation does not determine how healthy an individual will be, nor does it determine how well the individual will function in society.

[Flubber]

I'm not sure yet. Right now, I just think it doesn't make any sense, since sexual orientation does not determine how healthy an individual will be, nor does it determine how well the individual will function in society.

I am not certain thats entirely true. With the widespread bigotry still out there, a think it is factual to believe a gay person will likely face more challenges. Whether those challenges will strengthen them as a person or hurt them . .. well thats a good question.


If we lived in a world where it would not matter maybe as a parent I could be ambivalent. BUt currently I do harbour a mild hopê that both my children turn out to be straight. Selfishly I just know that would be easier for them and me. But that said I could not see having them take a pill to change them . ( unless they were completely miserable perhaps,.... )

[MrFun]

The homophobia and heterosexism in society are the sources of the stress and challenges.

[Flubber]

The homophobia and heterosexism in society are the sources of the stress and challenges.

So??

I know that.. but I bring my children into THIS world. WE cannot eliminate challneges and stresses but most parents hope they are minimized.

If my son or daughter are gay, I will deal with that with all the love and support I can give. But there will be more stresses and challenges. Parents worry about their children anyway even if they happen to be in every advantaged grouping possible as well as being fit attractive and healthy. I won't apologize for hoping for situations that most protect my children.

[MrFun]

In some parts of the world, it's changing for the better, with greater acceptance of gays and lesbians.

[Flubber]

In some parts of the world, it's changing for the better, with greater acceptance of gays and lesbians.

Yes

gay marriage is here in Canada and is now pretty much a non-issue outside the far right. MY gay uncle and his long time partner are welcome guests in any of the homes of eithers family. THings have changed and I expect that change will continue but it will probably be a couple of generations before homophobia becomes fringe enough to almost be a non-factor