how would you react if your child told you that they were bisexual?

[non870961]

just curious.

No probs.

A hug 🤗

That's nice dear. Me too.

No problems . As long as they still respect people, and people respect them I have no issues.

Absolutely fine, when DD told us this.

How would you react OP?

I'd say: "me too! It's great cos it means you get the best of both worlds!" And give them a hug 😊

I wouldn’t care

My exact words when ds told me 2 weeks ago were "oh ok" and continued my conversation.

I would wonder if it was in the genes. Depending on their age l would also consider introducing them to the Kinsey Scale.

I am also wondering why someone would ask this question out of the blue without providing any context.

I said, oh ok, that's nice that you wanted to share that with me. I also checked whether she wanted me to tell anyone else or to keep it to myself.

One of my children did, it was no big deal I just hope that they find someone that they love and have a happy life I don’t really care what sex their partner is. I actually thought that they were gay so I was prepared for some sort of disclosure. It took them a long time to feel comfortable in being open about it, they were worried about how we would all react and said that they wished that they had said something way earlier than they did. They also told their grandparents who took it all in their stride.

I wouldn't care in the slightest.

Shrug.

Happy you felt able to share. As long as you’re happy that’s all we want for you. Hug

Smile and be proud they could open up to me.

'That's nice, dear. But your room still needs tidying.'

I said, "Oh, okay. I hope you weren’t worried to tell me because whatever makes you happy makes me happy," and we had a chat about his feelings.

I wouldn't give a toss, but I would think it might have taken them some courage to tell me so i would acknowledge that by pretending to be a bit surprised.

I'd already told them my personal belief was that everyone was bisexual/has a degree of fluidity to sexuality but due to living in a heteronormative society, lots of people don't really discover that. I also told them I didn't see the point of sexuality announcements/labelling for that reason, and because people don't announce they are straight in a gimmicky or serious way it draws even more attebtion to it being 'other'. I also said I'd never be shocked if they bought home either girl or boyfriends. I just shrughed and casually reiterated that when they then announced they were bi at a later date. However when they told me they were asexual at 12, I disagreed and told them they were just a child. Tweens and younger teens are obsessed with labelling their sexuality and gender identity at present, and I've found it sadly unavoidable. Calling for no labels probably just makes me sound like a bigot to teens.

I would say ‘me too!’, ask them if they wanted to talk about it, tell them I loved them and am proud of them and remind them that if they ever have questions or concerns the door is always open.

Ok.

Any reason you don't have an opinion on the two topics you've posted on?

i've given one on the other one. why does everyone always assume people are trolls as soon as it's something controversial?

If memory serves, it was along the lines of “that’s nice, love.”

@non870961

i've given one on the other one. why does everyone always assume people are trolls as soon as it's something controversial?

Good lord, what’s controversial about bisexual?