My dad thinks the reason I'm gay is because it is "glorified" by society and it's "always on the shows you watch." I don't even know how to respond to that statement. :tantrum: :eusa_doh: I guess he doesn't realize how hard it is to come out to family and friends or feel like a disappointment. Or feel lonely because there aren't many people like you.
Did you try explaining to him that you like to watch shows with gay people on them because you are gay, and not the other way around? If he noticed that an Asian person liked to watch shows with Asian people in them, would he conclude that the television shows had made the person Asian? Being gay is NOT glorified by society, that's ridiculous. For the most part, it is still discriminated against by society.
That's what I was going to say. I'm sure you see many more straight people in those shows than gay people - by his logic that should make you straight.
How is being gay glorified? The only time I see gay people on TV is either when they're crying or being made fun of... He's probably just upset about the situation. A lot of dads especially don't want to believe that their sons are gay because they feel like they've lost a son and bonding experiences over dating and sex and manly things (not saying gay people aren't or can't be manly that's just the stereotype society has given). He can't really have those things with you anymore because he doesn't understand and may not want to. Give him time and I'm sure his views might change eventually as he goes through the stages of denial.
I know it sucks, and its hard when a parent doesn't believe in you, but dont forget its really hard for him to understand. It doesnt make it better, but there are alot of people out there who are there for you and eventually your parent will except that and learn to cope with it. Till then there is us. Try no to think about it too much, it cant be changed...
I guess there is something new to learn every day. That's the first time I have heard of that type of comment being made.
