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Even if they tell you at some point they are homosexual? Will you still love and support them then and NOT try and change them if they are secure in who they are?

This is a test of a parents true and unconditional love.

Colleen

Do you know how many kids get thrown out in to the streets daily because they tell their parents they are gay? I donate money to a home in California for kids (some as young as 12 yrs old) who no longer have a home or family because their parents threw them out and turned their backs on them just because they are gay. Speak to those parents, not me. Those kids were not criminals.

My parents accepted me. They knew before I did and let me figure it out on my own. They have always supported me and stood up for gay rights whenever they could (my father has passed away) but my mother still stands. My father loudly and proudly spoke of his lesbian daughter. My mother has been know to walk up to people in public if they were talking down about gays and just quietly say, my daughter is a lesbian. Each time, the people have apologized for their words.

good attitude

Totaly agree..

I agree..but the name you chose-what is that all about?

I agree.

Easy, love them and be there no matter what..................

Absolutely, even when something they may have done is unacceptable it's important they know you may not be happy with their actions, but you still love and care for them

Yes i agree......It is called unconditional love.

I will always be there for my children and love them, no matter what.

HELL NO. What are guys thinking? Your diliquent drug crazed son comes home after a burglary, having beaten some old lady half to death and your going to defend him. Your crazy. Although a hypotheical that I just quoted here, it happens everyday. And you wonder why our kids are FU today.  Parents should reward when doing good and be the first to point out disgusting behavior. Assuming responsibility for bad behavior is a parents job. You don't disown them you go on loving them, but love is also earned. Sorry but your all wrong on this one.  

Colleen

I disagree. I think you are wrong. Unconditional love is loving them even when they do these things. This does not mean you agree with their acts and try to save them from their punishment, you would actually want them to face their punishment but you love them just the same. God (if you believe in God) will take care of the rest. Love is given freely with no expectations of getting something in return. This is true unconditional love. Respect is earned, not love.

I love and support my children in all their efforts to lead lives that are productive, socially responsible, and healthy in mind, body, and soul.   
My middle son is in jail.  I visit him, I write to him, I send him books or care packages occasionally, and I make his car payment for him (using his money).  I've got most of his stuff in my garage.  
My eldest son has problems everyone is tired of hearing about, and I support his every good effort to live a clean life and take care of his family and himself as a law-abiding citizen.
My youngest son got engaged about two weeks after meeting his fiancee. He thinks he should take a small fortune and live in Las Vegas, "earning" $215/day playing Roulette. I support his desire to have a wonderful marriage and provide for his wife and their eventual family.
I neither condone nor support their drug use, misdemeanor and/or felony activities, belief that gambling is a sensible way to earn a living.   I will love them and help them in every way I possibly can.  Sometimes, the BEST way for me to help them is to NOT help them. 
ed shank makes a valid point.  I love my sons unconditionally, but it is difficult to actually LIKE them sometimes.