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Originally Posted by cub

I agree. People just need to replace 'gay' with 'black' for a clearer understanding of what is and what isn't homophibic.

Compare:

"I'm not homophobic, but I wouldn't want my son/daughter to be gay or bring a gay person home"

and

"I'm not a racist, but I would not want my son/daughter to be black or bring a black person home"

Dating a black person does not make you different though, and whether you like it or not, being gay does make you different to the majority of people.

Parents do not want their kids to be different in any way as it (wrongly) leaves them open to harrasment, bullying and prejudice, therefore, when people say they would be disappointed if their child was gay, I don't think it's because of an aversion to gays, but a worry that your child may be singlesd out and bullied, something no parent wants for their kid!

And I am not just talking about being gay here; I've seen how horrible kids can be. They will ridicule the slightest little thing, from ginger hair to disability.

To me though, health is wealth and I am just grateful I have two healthy kids and will love them no matter what they turn out to be