I don't believe that people seriously think they'd be fine and dandy with it. I don't think i would be....i'd be very shocked and upset...people in the poll so far have given the politically correct answer...but i find it hard to believe that that would be their reaction. Reality, im sure, is a different ball game...as im sure some resident gay/lesbian members on this forum would agree with. There is alot to it im sure - you have the stigma always following you....family and friends...friends of family and friends....there's inevitably going to be some sticky patches...some smirks behind the back.
If im being honest...i think i would feel very shocked and taken aback..unless me and my partner had suspected his/her homosexality for a while...but the coming out would surely shock me as a parent. When the boy/girl has a relationship...then again this will attract possible conflicts and possible bullying..i would definitely support the child i think...but i would not lie and say "everythings ok". The child could be bullied throughout schooling and real life work as a result of his/her sexual preference/s. Bullying of any type is not nice...but perhaps it doesn't get so bad as homophobic bullying. What about friendship groups? Will he/she be deserted, have no friends, get lonely and depressed, mental problems linger on....
Theres all that to think about