This is probably more of an AITA post, but maybe its a spot check too.Happy hetero father of 4, oldest girl is 9-going-on-19. About 6 months ago, she tells me she thinks she's gay. I ask a couple of questions to make sure she understands what that means, she does-ish. She explains that social media she watches with other kids at her daycare helped her realize it. Ok, no prob, thanks for telling me, i love you...Flash forward to now, she has a "girlfriend", and the girlfriend is having a sleepover for their birthday. So by my mind, I wouldnt let her stay over at a boys house on principle. Why would I let her stay at her "girlfirends" house?I call GF's mom and delicately explain my concerns. GF mom is floored. She had no idea and doesnt believe it. Fine, not my problem. So i explain that perhaps she should talk to her daughter about it, and see what the reality is. Theyre 9-10, and its a weird modern world.So I told my daughter about what I did, telling her all of the above, and explaining about what is and is not appropriate. She understood and was very upset. When I again stated that if this was not a romantic "girlfriend" , I would have no problem letting her sleep over, she started to waffle on her position.I dont care if she's gay or not. I care that she is safe. I wanted GF's mom to know the clear stakes of a sleepover with my daughter. Honestly, if GF mom is cool and is going to watch closely, I'm probably 50/50 about letting her go. But because mom had no idea, and I've seen the digital evidence, I think it may be prudent to stick to my guns. At the end of the day, I cant help but think---- "She's 9. What does she know about love or sexuality?" I know thats flawed thinking, and I need to keep supporting her reality, while guiding her on the path to making good choices.Did I do the right thing? via /r/Parenting http://bit.ly/2MB2RgA
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