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Monica654 · 2024-07-06T23:20:47+00:00

I looked on my sons phone and he googled a gay test the results said he is straight, but I'm curious as to why ge took it did he think he was please don't judge me I'm just trying to understand why someone would take a test like that would they have had to have feelings to a same sex person to doubt themselves pleas3 be gentle on me I asked him and he said he took it to if if he was and said he already knows he's not I don't know if I'm making sense but my question is do you think he has a thought or attraction to a same sex person that lead him to take the test

MichaelFabricantsSyrup · 07/07/2024 00:43

Why does it matter? How old is he?

combinationpadlock · 07/07/2024 00:44

How old is he? Why are you looking? It is n't any of your business really

loropianalover · 07/07/2024 00:44

Maybe he’s gay.

Maybe he’s not gay but someone at school called him gay and he took a test to see.

Maybe his friends sent the link round and they all took it and shared their scores.

Maybe you should use full stops.

MrsTerryPratchett · 07/07/2024 00:47

loropianalover · 07/07/2024 00:44

Maybe he’s gay.

Maybe he’s not gay but someone at school called him gay and he took a test to see.

Maybe his friends sent the link round and they all took it and shared their scores.

Maybe you should use full stops.

All this. Depending on age.

Didn't other people go through that teenage, 'but do I find this kind of a person attractive?' stage? Tall, short, blond, dark, male, female. It's part of being pubescent, surely.

And then you watch Star Wars and either Leia or Han does it for you. #70sKid.

PurpleWhiteGreen123 · 07/07/2024 00:49

It doesn't matter.

If he's happy, healthy and getting on in life, leave him alone.

NotEnoughRoom · 07/07/2024 01:13

MrsTerryPratchett · 07/07/2024 00:47

All this. Depending on age.

Didn't other people go through that teenage, 'but do I find this kind of a person attractive?' stage? Tall, short, blond, dark, male, female. It's part of being pubescent, surely.

And then you watch Star Wars and either Leia or Han does it for you. #70sKid.

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Or both of them! 😉

BobbyBiscuits · 07/07/2024 01:19

I took a test about being a psychopath. I also took an online IQ test. So I'm thick but not a psycho. You shouldn't be reading so much into it. He said he knows he's not gay. If he turns around in future and says in fact he is, then maybe this very comprehensive test was actually wrong?

MrsTerryPratchett · 07/07/2024 01:30

Sorry @NotEnoughRoom both is a fine choice.

BaronessBomburst · 07/07/2024 01:33

But not Luke. If he likes Luke, you need to worry.

IdisagreeMrHochhauser · 07/07/2024 01:37

I am bisexual - been in several same sex relationships. That's just for context to my subsequent rant words.

LGBT 'culture' is rife in schools and social media at the moment. Every gender identity and sexual orientation you can think of gets a special flag to wave and an awareness day. Heterosexuals get a boring grey flag and no day. Being in the LGBT club is now cool. Either you're special and different and deserve to be celebrated or you're the biggest victim the world has ever seen and you deserve special treatment from the nasty bigots who want you dead.

No wonder kids are a) confused and b) trying to figure out if they're in the club or not before they even have any idea of who they might actually be attracted to.

Don't sweat it. If he's gay then that's great. If he's not that's great too.

MrsTerryPratchett · 07/07/2024 01:43

BaronessBomburst · 07/07/2024 01:33

But not Luke. If he likes Luke, you need to worry.

Yuk, totes. Luke-sexual is bad.

ILoveToCleanSaidNooneEver · 07/07/2024 01:50

A gay test 🤣. I did one of those and it said I was 85% straight, I'm definitely not.

Just let your boy know that you will be there for him no matter what. Don't intrude into his personal life, but just let him know you will always be there for him.

If, he ever comes out as gay to you, please don't tell him that you are concerned for his safety. Just tell him that you'll be there for him no matter what.

itwasalittlelikethis · 07/07/2024 01:52

This reminds me of the kind of quizzes/tests that they had in teen magazines (e.g. More!) the 90's! It was just fun.

Georgie743 · 07/07/2024 02:11

Honestly, if someone looked at my browser history they could think all sorts. I've taken all sorts of tests - am I autistic, narcissistic, a psychopath - I'm pretty sure I'm none of those, and have never worried, but have still googled them over the years.

And if he is gay, so what?

Shan5474 · 07/07/2024 02:33

What exactly worries you about this and why don’t you believe what he told you?

ConsiderabloiRicherthanYow · 07/07/2024 02:50

Georgie743 · 07/07/2024 02:11

Honestly, if someone looked at my browser history they could think all sorts. I've taken all sorts of tests - am I autistic, narcissistic, a psychopath - I'm pretty sure I'm none of those, and have never worried, but have still googled them over the years.

And if he is gay, so what?

Yep, similar.

I'd imagine many just take tests for the reason you mentioned. Wouldn't read anything into it OP.

cythespy · 07/07/2024 07:10

yeah id say the best thing you can do in this situation is to give him subtle hints that you are okay with lgbt people and would support him. that way. if he is lgbt, he feels safer to come out to you and you can help him.

Riapia · 07/07/2024 07:52

If he can find a buttercup he can find out if he likes butter.
Just as reliable a test.
😉.

Anxietysux · 07/07/2024 07:59

My 12 year old son had his mates round the other day and they were doing daft quizzes like this. It's just like the type we did in magazines in the 90's

Startinganew07 · 10/07/2024 09:17

@ILoveToCleanSaidNooneEver why wouldn't you tell a gay son you are worried about his safety? Wouldn’t you tell all sons/daughters you care about their safety? Obviously, it depends on how you deliver the advice but all young people need to be aware of safety concerns for their gender and/or sexuality as risks differ depending on many factors.

JuiceBoxJuggler · 10/07/2024 09:50

IdisagreeMrHochhauser · 07/07/2024 01:37

I am bisexual - been in several same sex relationships. That's just for context to my subsequent rant words.

LGBT 'culture' is rife in schools and social media at the moment. Every gender identity and sexual orientation you can think of gets a special flag to wave and an awareness day. Heterosexuals get a boring grey flag and no day. Being in the LGBT club is now cool. Either you're special and different and deserve to be celebrated or you're the biggest victim the world has ever seen and you deserve special treatment from the nasty bigots who want you dead.

No wonder kids are a) confused and b) trying to figure out if they're in the club or not before they even have any idea of who they might actually be attracted to.

Don't sweat it. If he's gay then that's great. If he's not that's great too.

This is the absolute best reply.

ILoveToCleanSaidNooneEver · 10/07/2024 11:06

Startinganew07 · 10/07/2024 09:17

@ILoveToCleanSaidNooneEver why wouldn't you tell a gay son you are worried about his safety? Wouldn’t you tell all sons/daughters you care about their safety? Obviously, it depends on how you deliver the advice but all young people need to be aware of safety concerns for their gender and/or sexuality as risks differ depending on many factors.

Sorry, I meant using hyperbolic language and making sweeping statements.

redheadnamedabigale · 13/07/2024 03:53

Bisexual here!
Usually teens just take those tests for fun, maybe he's trying to figure out his sexuality. Completely harmless, but make sure he knows that no internet test can accurately define him and he doesn't need to label himself.

Joystir59 · 13/07/2024 05:24

I'm a 66 year old lesbian and going off now to find an online gay test. I will let you know what it says.

DoNotJudgeTeens · 17/07/2024 07:18

Maybe he just wanted to have fun you might want to personally talk to him about it, I am a teenaged therapist. This happens a lot with other parents. You might want to keep checking on his behavior and maybe ask him some questions like, what's your favorite color, do you have a girlfriend, and things like that. There is also no need to take the child's phone away as that can lead to a serious problem in mentality.❤