tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post6880528508699490748..comments2024-03-05T23:31:44.106-08:00Comments on Gay Family Values: Can Two Dads Be Enough?GFVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02950236433262366445noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-79903098076370096642011-04-19T07:41:02.750-07:002011-04-19T07:41:02.750-07:00My cousin got her first period while she was livin...My cousin got her first period while she was living with her dad, they spent 2 hours at the store looking at tampons and pads while he tried to figure what what they were and why she would need so many. A lot of women tried to give him advice but he was determined to figure it out on his own.Sara Emersonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-19292523934682259552011-04-11T13:24:52.550-07:002011-04-11T13:24:52.550-07:00Bryan, I have done a lot of reading about lesbian ...Bryan, I have done a lot of reading about lesbian parents and in one of the studies I looked at the mom's were asked if it was important to them to include male role models in their children's lives. <br />I'm just wondering if you and Jay as gay men feel it is important to include female role models in your children's lives? And if so, who fills that role?TA Demingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07208290063433622691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-62582652789936083512011-04-09T03:12:56.134-07:002011-04-09T03:12:56.134-07:00Hey, it is a funny post. I was raised in a traditi...Hey, it is a funny post. I was raised in a traditional family: mum + dad, a girl and a boy and a dog, LOL. However my mum had never used make up and couldn't teach me how to use it, I received my first Hello Kitty make up set from my dad. My mum didn't know how to comb my hair, so she cut it very short until I was old enough to realize how ugly I looked. Oh, and when I got my period, my mum just asked me if I know everything already...I didn't but I decided to consult my friends rather than my mum... I turned out to use make-up, have long hair, etc. I was raised in a loving family and that's all that matters. <br />and a tip for the nail polish: ask her to use a base (non-colored) and than its much easier to clean it... <br />JuditFeJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02008019592232663833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-35663327444460908012011-04-07T08:24:41.549-07:002011-04-07T08:24:41.549-07:00Hey, two dads are better than none. And since we, ...Hey, two dads are better than none. And since we, gay men, embrace both our masculine and feminine sides, a gay couple's child will end up having 2 moms and 2 dads. That, in other words, is the village a child needs to be raised. :) Bravo!Wilmaryadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05521844359441132973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-35341383751077803742011-04-07T00:24:16.210-07:002011-04-07T00:24:16.210-07:00I think you two are some the greatest parents in t...I think you two are some the greatest parents in the world!!! and i bet your kids would say the same thing!!!! your family is showing the world that there is nothing wrong with two dads or two moms!!! I am a Hairstylist in Oklahoma and i have gotten a few of my clients watching you now!!! not surprising they talk about your family ever time they come in... your family truly is and Inspiration to all LGBTQ in the world!!! We love watching you and reading the blogs!!!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15791274497073282546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-19532342074323338462011-04-02T11:23:56.533-07:002011-04-02T11:23:56.533-07:00Interesting and funny reading...don´t worry so muc...Interesting and funny reading...don´t worry so much. I think you are a great family. I grew up with a mum and dad...and I don´t remember my mother teaching me anything about makeup and tampons and other female stuff. (i´m female) So don´t worry I think you are more prepared then many straight parents, cause you have thought this through a lot. I think it´s more so when you adopt a child.<br />Enjoy your beautiful family...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-73797682762227755622011-04-02T03:55:04.563-07:002011-04-02T03:55:04.563-07:00Ok, you had me until I saw the Bieber thing played...Ok, you had me until I saw the Bieber thing played over and over. <br /><br />That is why headphones and earphones would be encouraged in this home. <br /><br />Thank you for stating what the psych community has known for some time. The sex of the parents doesn't matter, the consistency and love matter most. <br /><br />It puts lie to the bigots assertion that a child NEEDS a mother and father. Nope, all the research done thus far states otherwise.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-41167989161021071882011-04-02T03:19:26.189-07:002011-04-02T03:19:26.189-07:00Bryan, I really admire your and Jay's openness...Bryan, I really admire your and Jay's openness. You both should give classes on parenting. I mean it. :)) I'd gladly enroll.Artjommm from YouTubenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-52773028780088506362011-04-01T17:23:24.043-07:002011-04-01T17:23:24.043-07:00Honestly, I think you guys are much better than a ...Honestly, I think you guys are much better than a lot of opposite sex parents, precisely because you're aware of the issues and know you're gonna have to put yourselves way outside your comfort zone to do the best for your kids. Too often straight couples will leave stuff up to the other parent because it's 'a male thing' or 'a female thing', which is all very well until dad is the only parent there and his daughter starts her period etc etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-21591112189243212572011-03-31T13:55:11.565-07:002011-03-31T13:55:11.565-07:00I think you guys make wonderful, loving parents. Y...I think you guys make wonderful, loving parents. You'll handle all the situations along the way just as well, if not better than traditional parents. In fact, all the kids I've ever seen that were raised by same sex couples, turned out great! Your family is a real inspiration. :)Jimhttp://www.youtube.com/CountryComesToTownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-65201589072788694712011-03-30T22:00:30.245-07:002011-03-30T22:00:30.245-07:00Hi Bryan
My parents divorced when i was 6 and i w...Hi Bryan<br /><br />My parents divorced when i was 6 and i was given to my mother. I remember i was dying of shame when my mother talked with me about things that my father should have talked. My mom has to be both nurturing and authoritarian at the same time. Those times were really hard for me but when i started to grow up i began to understand the reasons behind this. Your kids will understand the same way. All you have to do is to show them how much you love them and this is the only think matters. All other problems are getting solved in time and leaving you memories to smile when you remember :)<br /><br /><3<br />TalatTalathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01505525217784879613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-73082679854905445632011-03-30T20:37:49.355-07:002011-03-30T20:37:49.355-07:00Hi Bryan
Bella again lol yes in this day & ag...Hi Bryan<br /><br />Bella again lol yes in this day & age that happens in one parent families as well... I had that as a single mum & no father on the scene... I had great godparents for my son that pick up what I lack in... They were & still are fab... my son still calls them Mum & Dad...<br /><br />I didn't know how to teach him to shave so was getting all geared up to do so then realized I didn't need to he already knew...lol <br /><br />And the SEX talk was fun I actually had so much fun doing that my son on the other hand didnt...lol<br /><br />So as to the 'Tradition Roles' of a 'Mum & Dad' I think its more about love & doing the best one can regardless... Like said in an earlier post to you I was in self doubt for a long time..<br /><br />But from what I see though Youtube you & Jay are doing just great the same as most other parents no matter what there family make up is....<br /><br />Stay strong <br />BellaBellanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-20881496785534310982011-03-30T20:31:54.657-07:002011-03-30T20:31:54.657-07:00You ARE a Family :-) And great at it too.
I think...You ARE a Family :-) And great at it too.<br />I think u internalize 2 much societal pressures. Gender roles are like fashion... they change with the times. Hop in the DeLorean and move emotionally to this century (grin; "Birdcage" or "La cage aux folles" always helps :-)<br />The GOOD NEWS is U MAKE THE RULES !! And u can switch roles anytime, since u both wear pants in the family; versatility is a great asset (wink, grin)<br />Your children absorb everything about u; they will live it up and make u PROUD parents... <br />Enjoy the wonderful lives you've created !! <br />PLEASE KNOW WE LOOK UP TO YOU :-)<br />We heart you :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09692446169850464200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-24322586055904140512011-03-30T19:58:52.975-07:002011-03-30T19:58:52.975-07:00Sparkly nail polish is the worst! Gah, I hates it ...Sparkly nail polish is the worst! Gah, I hates it so much. I think a brand would go away faster.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14974300163041858789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-26916754689307048412011-03-30T19:09:38.995-07:002011-03-30T19:09:38.995-07:00Of course every child will wonder who their biolog...Of course every child will wonder who their biological parents were, but Selena will always know that you two are her fathers. Blood may be thicker than water, but love will last forever.Eric Phelanhttp://www.youtube.com/user/ericchasephelannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-20359117332277224332011-03-30T17:51:27.589-07:002011-03-30T17:51:27.589-07:00No family is everything to everyone all the time. ...No family is everything to everyone all the time. Family is about love, guidance, and growth. You have it right. Just be the best parent you can. :)Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16836853884214500312noreply@blogger.com