How are Children effected by Homosexual Relationsh Buster_jr: My ex wife (3 years divorced) went to the other side...
Or Daughter (11 years) lives with me.. her mom sees her every other weekend..
I really don't want my daughter being confussed about her sexuality... You see she loves her mom and her mom loves her. The problem is, her mom parties a lot.. stayed out all night twice last week when my daughter was with her. She actually use to drag her out with her when we were married and I was working.. Keeping my daughter out past midnight..
Anyway, my question is... Does having a parent that is gay effect the child in any way?
Please help..
Buster.
Re: How are Children effected by Homosexual Relati Lisaf: Hey Buster...
Its going to depend on who you ask! A quick search on Children and Homosexuality quickly showed me that it depends on which side of the fence you sit on and you could spend a lot of time sifting through research, supposed interpretations of that research and a lot of mud-slinging in both directions.
Personally, I'd be less worried about your ex (and your daughter's) sexual orientation than I would about irresponsible parenting -- like keeping your daughter out late when partying. Certainly some open discussion about homosexuality...some good information about sex and staying healthy etc. is always a good idea with preteens.
Not much help I know...I don't know if having a suddenly gay parent would make a child question their own sexuality or not. There would probably be some thoughts about it but it really depends on the child. I would strive for open, non-judgemental dialogue so that you can be aware of any upcoming issues and find help for your daughter if she is having problems dealing with any kinds of questions about your separation and your ex's choice of lifestyle.
Re: How are Children effected by Homosexual Relati lisaAnn: I totally agree with lisaf i definately would be more worried about the parenting and neglect that's going on. Did you check into a custody evaluator? Most of them are also psychologists.
Re: How are Children effected by Homosexual Relati Buster_jr: Thanks guys for the concern about the neglect. But, that has changed. The part about staying out late with her, etc. was just the beginning.. She with me now.. full time.. We have been divorced for 4 years now.. We have joint custody, but she lives with me..............
After, long self evaluations, I ralized that my daughter will be herself.. no mtter what her mother is... lesbianism isn't hereditary...
I'll keep on being the best father I can be..
Thanks
Buster :D
Re: How are Children effected by Homosexual Relati lisaAnn: I'll put you up there high on the list along with In Progress of ellibility for Father of the Year!
