would you disown your child if...

[John Dibble]

No, not for anything.  How can one not love his own child?

Just because you disown your child doesn't mean you don't love them.  It means your so disappointed in them that, in order to save the sanity of yourself and your child, you let them go.  It's really complicated to explain why you would do it... but... yeah...

Let me put it this way - imagine that your child became exactly like opebo. In other words, an amoral ingrate who hopes you'll die soon so he/she will get an inheritance. Now, you might still love your child, but at that point about the best thing you can do for them is cut them off and disinherit them in the hopes that he/she will become a decent person.

[Rin-chan]

No, not for anything.  How can one not love his own child?

Just because you disown your child doesn't mean you don't love them.  It means your so disappointed in them that, in order to save the sanity of yourself and your child, you let them go.  It's really complicated to explain why you would do it... but... yeah...

Let me put it this way - imagine that your child became exactly like opebo. In other words, an amoral ingrate who hopes you'll die soon so he/she will get an inheritance. Now, you might still love your child, but at that point about the best thing you can do for them is cut them off and disinherit them in the hopes that he/she will become a decent person.

Exactly.

Rin-chan

[© tweed]

No, not for anything.  How can one not love his own child?

Just because you disown your child doesn't mean you don't love them.  It means your so disappointed in them that, in order to save the sanity of yourself and your child, you let them go.  It's really complicated to explain why you would do it... but... yeah...

Let me put it this way - imagine that your child became exactly like opebo. In other words, an amoral ingrate who hopes you'll die soon so he/she will get an inheritance. Now, you might still love your child, but at that point about the best thing you can do for them is cut them off and disinherit them in the hopes that he/she will become a decent person.

Or, if they were gay.

That's equally as horrible.  You love them, but release them in hope that one day, they will turn hetero.

[Rin-chan]

No, not for anything.  How can one not love his own child?

Just because you disown your child doesn't mean you don't love them.  It means your so disappointed in them that, in order to save the sanity of yourself and your child, you let them go.  It's really complicated to explain why you would do it... but... yeah...

Let me put it this way - imagine that your child became exactly like opebo. In other words, an amoral ingrate who hopes you'll die soon so he/she will get an inheritance. Now, you might still love your child, but at that point about the best thing you can do for them is cut them off and disinherit them in the hopes that he/she will become a decent person.

Or, if they were gay.

That's equally as horrible.  You love them, but release them in hope that one day, they will turn hetero.

Haha, yeah.

Rin-chan

[dazzleman]

I would disown Harry and Dazzleman if they were my sons.

WTF is that all about, man?

[dazzleman]

No, not for anything.  How can one not love his own child?

Just because you disown your child doesn't mean you don't love them.  It means your so disappointed in them that, in order to save the sanity of yourself and your child, you let them go.  It's really complicated to explain why you would do it... but... yeah...

Let me put it this way - imagine that your child became exactly like opebo. In other words, an amoral ingrate who hopes you'll die soon so he/she will get an inheritance. Now, you might still love your child, but at that point about the best thing you can do for them is cut them off and disinherit them in the hopes that he/she will become a decent person.

^^^^^^^^^

[Cubby]

1. Gay-  No
2. Atheist- No
3. Fundy Christian- I might have to, yes
4. Muslim- As long as they were peaceful, no, but I'd be disapointed
5. Republican- No
6. Democrat- No
7. Libertarian- No
8. Abortion- No       The concern for feti on this board is really  
9. Drug User- No, I'd get them help to quit
10. Neo-Confederate- No
11. Fezzy/RinChan- Yes

[Richard]

There is always the potential of turn around, and once you've disowned your child you can't undo that action.  Therefore, NO.

[Undisguised Sockpuppet]

...he/she grew up to be the following (check all that apply)1. gay No
2. atheist No
3. fundy christian Yes
4. muslim Yes
5. republican No
6. democrat No
7. libertarian No
8. have an abortion No
9. drug user No
10. neo-confederate Yes

[Speed of Sound]

Im gonna do it again...


...he/she grew up to be the following (check all that apply)

1. gay no
2. atheist no
3. fundy christian no
4. muslim no
5. republican no
6. democrat no
7. libertarian no
8. have an abortion no
9. drug user no
10. neo-confederate no

[Undisguised Sockpuppet]

11. if they turned out like Fezzy/Rinchan - yes

[afleitch]

Hmm...ooooooor-
1. gay YES
2. atheist NO
3. fundy christian POSSIBLY
4. muslim NO
5. republican NO
6. democrat NO
7. libertarian NO
8. have an abortion ABSO-FREAKIN-LUTELY
9. drug user PROBABLY
10. neo-confederate MOST LIKELY

Yikes, things have changed.  No to all, except I'd have thoughts of it if my daughter had an abortion.

Well I'm pleased that you would no longer disown your child if he or she was gay. I know people who have been disowned for just that and what they go through during Christmas or during family crises is pretty heartbreaking

[Tetro Kornbluth]

1. Gay-  No
2. Atheist- No
3. Fundy Christian- No
4. Muslim- No
5. Republican- No
6. Democrat- No
7. Libertarian- No
8. Abortion- No      
9. Drug User- No
10. Neo-Confederate- No

I doubt I could forsee a situation where I would disown my own child. Fundie Christian is the only one that comes close and then (s)he would have to be really sanctomonious about it.

EDIT: Actually coming to think of it, I would disown my child if (s)he joined the IRA. But that's it I think.

[CPT MikeyMike]

...he/she grew up to be the following (check all that apply)

1. gay - No.  That is your private life - keep it private.
2. atheist - No
3. fundy christian - No. Just do not pressure your beliefs on me.
4. muslim - Questionable - Depending what factions they are leaning towards.
5. republican - No - That's a stupid reason.
6. democrat - No - See #5.
7. libertarian - No - See #5 again.  I would strongly encourage my child to go that way.
8. have an abortion - No, However, I would encourage her to take other measures and have an abortion as a last resort.
9. drug user - No. My goal as a parent would be to help my child seek some counciling to kill this habit.
10. neo-confederate - No. See #3.

To those who have a problem with issue #1, you may not agree with the lifestyle (I don't agree with the lifestyle either) but if it is the lifestyle that makes your child happy, you should support your child's happiness first.  In the end, what harm does your child being gay do?

[Dr. Cynic]

1. Gay-  No

2. Atheist- No

3. Fundy Christian- No

4. Muslim- No

5. Republican- No

6. Democrat- No

7. Libertarian- No

8. Abortion- No
      
9. Drug User- No, but I would be extremely disappointed, and encourage them to get help

10. Neo-Confederate- No, but I would certainly be angry at his descision

[CPT MikeyMike]

To those who have a problem with issue #1, you may not agree with the lifestyle (I don't agree with the lifestyle either) but if it is the lifestyle that makes your child happy, you should support your child's happiness first.  In the end, what harm does your child being gay do?

I agree, I really don't know what I was thinking a year ago.

It's okay.  Your still young. I felt the same way when I was a freshman in college.  I feel as you grow up, you will learn more and become more tolerant.

[AkSaber]

1. Gay - No
2. Atheist - No
3. Fundy Christian - No
4. Muslim - No
5. Republican - No
6. Democrat - No
7. Libertarian - No
8. Have an abortion - No, though I'd be very pissed
9. Drug user - If things started disappearing around my house, yes
10. Neo-confederate - Don't even know what the hell that is

[Beet]

None of the above

^^^

[Rin-chan]

Hmm...ooooooor-
1. gay YES
2. atheist NO
3. fundy christian POSSIBLY
4. muslim NO
5. republican NO
6. democrat NO
7. libertarian NO
8. have an abortion ABSO-FREAKIN-LUTELY
9. drug user PROBABLY
10. neo-confederate MOST LIKELY

Yikes, things have changed.  No to all, except I'd have thoughts of it if my daughter had an abortion.

Yeah, my opinions changed too (what a surprise).  I agree with Fezzy on this one.

It would be hard on me if my child were gay or Muslim, but I would get used to it after a while.  They'd still be my kid.

Rin-chan

ps- I completely forgot about this thread...

pss- I love how our opinions usually change together.

[Undisguised Sockpuppet]

Hmm...ooooooor-
1. gay YES
2. atheist NO
3. fundy christian POSSIBLY
4. muslim NO
5. republican NO
6. democrat NO
7. libertarian NO
8. have an abortion ABSO-FREAKIN-LUTELY
9. drug user PROBABLY
10. neo-confederate MOST LIKELY

Yikes, things have changed.  No to all, except I'd have thoughts of it if my daughter had an abortion.

Yeah, my opinions changed too (what a surprise).  I agree with Fezzy on this one.

It would be hard on me if my child were gay or Muslim, but I would get used to it after a while.  They'd still be my kid.

Rin-chan

ps- I completely forgot about this thread...

pss- I love how our opinions usually change together.

That is because you love copying him and don't act original.

[Rin-chan]

Hmm...ooooooor-
1. gay YES
2. atheist NO
3. fundy christian POSSIBLY
4. muslim NO
5. republican NO
6. democrat NO
7. libertarian NO
8. have an abortion ABSO-FREAKIN-LUTELY
9. drug user PROBABLY
10. neo-confederate MOST LIKELY

Yikes, things have changed.  No to all, except I'd have thoughts of it if my daughter had an abortion.

Yeah, my opinions changed too (what a surprise).  I agree with Fezzy on this one.

It would be hard on me if my child were gay or Muslim, but I would get used to it after a while.  They'd still be my kid.

Rin-chan

ps- I completely forgot about this thread...

pss- I love how our opinions usually change together.

That is because you love copying him and don't act original.

Think whatever you want.

Rin-chan

[HardRCafé]

...he/she grew up to be the following (check all that apply)

1. gay
2. atheist
3. fundy christian
4. muslim
5. republican
6. democrat
7. libertarian
8. have an abortion
9. drug user
10. neo-confederate

None of these.

[MaC]

...he/she grew up to be the following (check all that apply)

1. gay
2. atheist
3. fundy christian
4. muslim
5. republican
6. democrat
7. libertarian
8. have an abortion
9. drug user
10. neo-confederate

No to all, a child needs love, and by bringing them home to a loving environment they would learn to reject all of the above (except 7) 

[Undisguised Sockpuppet]

Hmm...ooooooor-
1. gay YES
2. atheist NO
3. fundy christian POSSIBLY
4. muslim NO
5. republican NO
6. democrat NO
7. libertarian NO
8. have an abortion ABSO-FREAKIN-LUTELY
9. drug user PROBABLY
10. neo-confederate MOST LIKELY

Yikes, things have changed.  No to all, except I'd have thoughts of it if my daughter had an abortion.

Yeah, my opinions changed too (what a surprise).  I agree with Fezzy on this one.

It would be hard on me if my child were gay or Muslim, but I would get used to it after a while.  They'd still be my kid.

Rin-chan

ps- I completely forgot about this thread...

pss- I love how our opinions usually change together.

That is because you love copying him and don't act original.

Think whatever you want.

Rin-chan

You really should take your own advice to heart.

[Gabu]

No to all, a child needs love, and by bringing them home to a loving environment they would learn to reject all of the above (except 7) 

A child in a loving home would necessarily be a straight libertarian?