Honest Conversations: Fathers and Their Gay Children

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  • In honor of Father's Day, Dads and their LGBTQ children have some real conversation.
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  • @localman12
    @localman12 7 років тому +427

    Back in 1967 when I was 12 yrs old my father saw that he probably had a gay son. He sat down next to me one day and started talking to me about gay people, he said that sometimes two men will fall in love and want to be together just like a married couple. He said they will do the same things that my mother and him did together. He said that life was short and that people should live their lives and love who they want to make themselves happy. He said there was nothing wrong with that as long as you don't hurt other people. He never accused me of being gay, but made it clear how he felt about it. He was so ahead of his time. He was a great man and wonderful father....I miss him.

    • @bedouinoutpost
      @bedouinoutpost 7 років тому +44

      David Enciso damn now I miss your dad

    • @billyhndrsn2264
      @billyhndrsn2264 7 років тому +26

      He lives on in your heart. When your chores here are done, you will see him again.

    • @BeautifulDreamerK
      @BeautifulDreamerK 6 років тому +21

      Love for you and your dad. That made my cry. I’m sure he’s very very proud of you ❤️

    • @song7087
      @song7087 6 років тому +18

      Man I’ve never cried by a comment before, never .....until I read this. He’s a wonderful man and he’s and will always be by your side mate 😌🙏😭

    • @amandacogger5221
      @amandacogger5221 6 років тому +16

      Your father is an amazing wonderful man

  • @Silentstorm_AU
    @Silentstorm_AU 9 років тому +266

    Hello daniel i know you are watching this, just wanted to say as a father i accept whom you are.

    • @AlterraCorp
      @AlterraCorp 5 років тому +9

      You're an awesome father. Just wanted to say that.

  • @MusicOrLoseItTV
    @MusicOrLoseItTV 9 років тому +156

    If you suspect your child is gay, instead of having them go through the anxiety of wondering if you will accept them, you should make crystal clear to them that you will accept them if they come out so they don't have to wonder and worry.

    • @Jamieishere1
      @Jamieishere1 9 років тому +22

      jeff4justice I wouldn't advise that parents ask their kids if they're gay though. That just pushes them in to a situation where they either have to lie or come out when they aren't ready. I realise that you didn't necessarily advocate the contrary but I think the distinction is important.

    • @MusicOrLoseItTV
      @MusicOrLoseItTV 9 років тому +24

      Be Enlightened The parent can tell their child, "I want you to know where I stand on LGBT issues. If you or any of my children is LGBT I will accept and love you. I support equal rights."

    • @thepoopenator7341
      @thepoopenator7341 9 років тому +2

      It's actually quite a difficult situation for parents there. Either side has definite pros and cons.

    • @MusicOrLoseItTV
      @MusicOrLoseItTV 9 років тому +3

      ThePoopenator
      Only difficult if you make it difficult. Such fear-based cynics. So let the child suffer in silence too afraid to come out? Nonsense.

    • @thepoopenator7341
      @thepoopenator7341 9 років тому +4

      jeff4justice I'm not against parents supporting their children. That would be horrible. However, like the previous person said, the child may feel pressure to come out when they are not ready.
      It is a suitable compromise and a good suggestion, however, for parents to simply say that they are OK with gay people, but not relate it to their child until the child is ready.

  • @ourhousetx
    @ourhousetx 9 років тому +50

    This is lovely. Our son came out to us at 14. We knew and were just waiting for him to confirm. My husband never for a second did anything but except him warts and all. Happy Father's day my love.

    • @maxwellsmart4422
      @maxwellsmart4422 6 років тому +7

      ourhousetx our son came out at 13. No surprise. I would tell any parent that has a gay child that there is no limits to love.

    • @BruceDanton-xw6eg
      @BruceDanton-xw6eg 6 місяців тому +1

      As it should be too really for sure.

  • @MatthewTS22
    @MatthewTS22 7 років тому +33

    The embrace at the end of the video is literally something I crave to my core from my dad. I mean this from the bottom of my heart that that guy is SO lucky to have a loving dad like him.

  • @lukesoddlife
    @lukesoddlife 8 років тому +133

    I love how accepting and kind that last dad is, so cute

    • @IT-dp3pm
      @IT-dp3pm 7 років тому +3

      Lukesoddlife very

    • @lisasusanto3909
      @lisasusanto3909 5 років тому +6

      agree and he is so hot also.very manly guy but soft inside

    • @abhishekr6774
      @abhishekr6774 4 роки тому +1

      Yes really

    • @mikeinkc
      @mikeinkc 2 роки тому +2

      Notice how shocked he was when his son revealed his fears of coming out... His dad loves him, no ifs, ands, or buts... It's that simple. Dad knows what is important

    • @BruceDanton-xw6eg
      @BruceDanton-xw6eg 6 місяців тому +1

      @mikeinkc yes of course he does too.

  • @mikeinkc
    @mikeinkc 8 років тому +41

    ALL the dads give their children a sense of belonging, not possession but loving attachment. A loving and caring dad makes all the difference in a child's life.

    • @mikeinkc
      @mikeinkc 7 років тому

      Also notice how the adult children smile with pride at their dads. They not only love their dads, they are proud to be their children.

    • @anynextdon4684
      @anynextdon4684 5 років тому +1

      @@mikeinkc That feeling is so foreign to me. My dad has never been around and he only lives an hour away.

    • @mikeinkc
      @mikeinkc 5 років тому +1

      @Chucks Knowledge, I'm praying for you, my brother... There's lots of anger in that statement. When you let go, you'll be on a path to happiness. Being happy is a journey, not a place. It includes forgiveness and acceptance. Spread love and joy to others. Real men have heart and strength, lead by putting others first, and offer a hand up to those who are weak. So many black men adopt the white man's creed of "Me first"...resist it, like the African royalty you come from... Find your nobility!

  • @cmmndrblu
    @cmmndrblu 8 років тому +33

    love that dad who said "I dont give a hit if he´s a celebrity or if he sweeps the streets" right on!

  • @markmesa
    @markmesa 9 років тому +16

    I am a new parent. And i can't even comprehend having this conversation but i know one thing, Being a parent is about supporting your child and not cutting them down, and its great to see so many diverse fathers doing just that. Good on you.

  • @daisyladyklg8538
    @daisyladyklg8538 4 роки тому +15

    I literally cried throughout this entire video.
    I was raised in the Roman Catholic church. In my experience, from early on I could never comprehend the fact that the Religion and it's practices were more important than Faith in God. Yet, because I did have faith in God, I always believed it was important to raise my children to have faith. The religion itself was never important to me.
    My first husband was not around when I raised my first three children in a Lutheran church. My second husband was raised in a different, very strict Lutheran Church and when he became an adult, he rejected the idea of church altogether so his 3 sons (my stepsons) never attended church. When our last child which we had together came along, I joined the Baptist Church right down the road from where we lived and my youngest son and I attended services every Sunday. It was a very small church and my son became close with the few kids in the neighborhood who also belonged to the church. At the same time, I operated a licensed daycare home so my son was exposed to kids both in and out of the church. Most of the other kids attended the summer vacation Bible sessions but they and their parents did not attend services.
    One day when my youngest was about 14, I was doing my spring cleaning and went through his closet. On the top shelf behind his skateboard, were 2 folded pieces of paper that I assumed were from old schoolwork. I opened them up to make sure but boy was I wrong. One began "Dear dad," and the other "Dear mom,". As you can gather, they were letters to each of us, telling us he was gay and asking us to accept him as he is. In his letter to me, he was specifically concerned because he knew that our church thought being gay was a sin.
    Right away, I didn't know what to do or who to talk about it because I just couldn't wrap my mind around it. Honestly, I was in shock. So I didn't say anything to anyone, not even his dad.
    About 2 weeks later, my older son AND one of my daughters just happened to stop over, right before their brother came home from school.
    As much as it seemed to be an odd coincidence, I was always glad when they stopped by. But then when the youngest got home and they asked me to sit to talk with them, I knew right away what they wanted to talk to me about. He wanted his brother and sister there for support as he went about telling me he is gay. He said that other than his brothers and sisters, just a couple of his close friends knew. He wanted to tell his dad and I before he officially came out because he just wasn't sure that I would accept for who he is and was afraid I may disown him. I told him I had found the letters and then I cried. I said to him "I've known for 2 weeks now. Have I treated you any differently?" as I nearly hugged him to death.
    He just finished his Sophmore year in college as a Music Theater major and I could not be prouder of the well adjusted, amazing young man he has become. ✌️💞✌️

  • @jimpaulo830
    @jimpaulo830 7 років тому +33

    Indeed times have changed. This is the way parent's SHOULD BE. Bless them all!

  • @TheNextFamily
    @TheNextFamily 9 років тому +89

    What a great way to celebrate Father's Day! Loved that you showed great, healthy relationships between gay children and their fathers. :D

  • @Rel1369
    @Rel1369 9 років тому +57

    I still struggle to understand why any parent thinks it is a problem for their child to love a person of the same sex. I get the "but i wont have grandkids' thing though they do have options. A large number of non-same sex couples also need those options. My daughter was married to a man for under 3 yrs after a previous long relationship with another man only to finally find her best union (that has lasted over 5yrs so far and still going strong) with a woman. She explained than she just loves the person, not their gender, though also acknowledges she most likely will never be in a relationship with a man again. I love my kids (also have a son) unconditionally, NOTHING will ever stop that.

    • @SSP50505
      @SSP50505 9 років тому +6

      Rel1369 Just wanted you to know I think you're a great person =) have a nice day ♥

    • @Rel1369
      @Rel1369 9 років тому +3

      Mr. Blueprint
      Thank You, i feel this is the way everyone should be as normal.

    • @susiedupuy9532
      @susiedupuy9532 7 років тому +2

      My kids aren't gay but if they were I think I would be worried about their safety above all else. Of course parents worry about their children's safety no matter what.

  • @brians5281
    @brians5281 8 років тому +9

    How wonderful to have a father who is so accepting and loving.. I have never had that and never will but for those of you who do BE GRATEFUL EVERY DAY for it!!

  • @jasontiver3302
    @jasontiver3302 8 років тому +61

    My daughter told me she was gay last summer. I told her I loved her. I said it's just genetics. She was worried about family members accepting her. I told her the most important family member already had (me). The others will have to fall in line or they will not be apart of our family.

    • @c1a2t3a4p5i6l7l8a9r
      @c1a2t3a4p5i6l7l8a9r 7 років тому +8

      You are a wonderful parent

    • @2007Thekingofkings
      @2007Thekingofkings 6 років тому +2

      Selectfew oh SHUT UP!🙄 like straight people follow the Bible word for word. 😂

    • @user-be5qg7mr1s
      @user-be5qg7mr1s 2 роки тому +1

      @@2007Thekingofkings right? They break all the bibles "rules"

    • @Mario-xr3jo
      @Mario-xr3jo 9 місяців тому +1

      ​@@user-be5qg7mr1s
      After all, religion should be about love and understanding. Or at least acceptance...

  • @kimopuppy
    @kimopuppy 9 років тому +90

    All parents should be this accepting

    • @kimopuppy
      @kimopuppy 4 роки тому +2

      @Joni 1) I am not a jew 2) It is called human rights

    • @kimopuppy
      @kimopuppy 4 роки тому +4

      @Joni You must be a religious fanatic! God makes gay people

    • @FaddiIssam
      @FaddiIssam 4 місяці тому

      Gay r weird and disgusting

  • @jackster1212
    @jackster1212 5 років тому +4

    Many years... decades now... one of my college roommates came out. Not just once, but individually to so many of his close friends, taking each one aside to let them know. He must have been terrified every time. I was simultaneously touched that he thought enough of me to want to take such care to let me know and sad that he was in the position to feel like he had to worry like that. I loved him, we all loved him, and -- though it was never his responsibility -- he made us better by allowing us to be a part of this aspect of his life, in addition to feeling freer himself, at least for a while. Very tragically, he developed depression many years later. In part because he was alone, in part because the world hadn't been as kind to him as we'd hoped it would, and he took his own life. It broke so many hearts to lose him. I'll be eternally grateful for his friendship and the good times we had together. He was so good to so many people. And yes, I'm deeply grateful too for his willingness to open up and trust me and the rest of our circle of friends, too. All this to say, if you get to this part of this comment and you're gay and wondering if it's safe to come out, with increasingly rare exceptions these days, I think -- I hope -- it is. You're loved. And you have every right to be who you are as completely as nature made you.

  • @HillChannel
    @HillChannel 9 років тому +154

    For anyone that believes 'being gay is a choice' do you really think someone would choose to be bullied, verbally abused and judged?

    • @JayAlfordElementJMusic
      @JayAlfordElementJMusic 9 років тому +16

      +Geekerization
      You...........have common sense, and I appreciate that.

    • @teresialeonardi
      @teresialeonardi 7 років тому +10

      Sadly, common sense isn't exactly as common as the name implied... *sigh*

    • @weedermann
      @weedermann 5 років тому +8

      As a dude of color who is also into dudes, have asked the same question...nonetheless, the overt discrimination is there.

    • @keithmccaslyn2527
      @keithmccaslyn2527 5 років тому +2

      I swear,for real!! nailed it.

    • @gnawershreth
      @gnawershreth 5 років тому +7

      See, I've never understood that moronic argument anyway. Obviously being gay isn't a choice but even *if* it was, so the fuck what? Surely a person gets to *choose* who they want to date, sleep with etc? I don't see what difference "It's a choice!" even makes..
      People in the West, and especially the USA, love to go on and on about our freedoms, how the government shouldn't decide if you can smoke weed, drink a beer, swear, offend people etc. etc. So why wouldn't the very same freedom go for gay peoples' supposed choice as well?
      Even *if* we found out that sexuality was 100% choice that's still no argument for why the government should determine who you can date, sleep with, marry or whatever. The argument just makes no sense whatsoever.

  • @EnTorontoCanadaETC
    @EnTorontoCanadaETC 5 років тому +5

    How nice to know that parents accept their children beautiful story

  • @robertm.8608
    @robertm.8608 5 років тому +1

    I Loved this.....THUMBS UP TO THESE WONDERFULL DADS.
    I'm the only boy from a tight knit Italion family and my partner was one of 3 boy's from a small Southner town.
    I'm 72 now, and from the age of 17 I lived with my partner for 48 years till he died 6 years ago.
    We never spoke about being "Gay" to our Dad's or families, but rather we just went about our life and let them figure it out.
    To the credit of both our families, they embrased us with love and respect and without judgement.
    Man....I always felt so blessed to have had such a easy breezy life, with such loving families!!!
    BUT.....I am awear that is not always the case for many young people.....even today!!!
    Bless you Men and you're Dads.

  • @jtarantula3390
    @jtarantula3390 2 роки тому

    I never had closure with my dad, as in a goodbye or opening up and speaking my truth. He passed away waiting for my sister and I to arrive. On the way there, there was a rock slide, I always say god was at doing there. So as not to see my dad pass before our eyes. Idk, just my thoughts. I just never got closure, and it still hurts to this day.
    This video was wholesome and beautiful.
    Bless these fathers, and these families. Some people don’t have it so easy. Greetings

  • @ryanlehnhoff654
    @ryanlehnhoff654 8 років тому +9

    Those hugs at the end! Marvelous!

  • @neonelishuax1962
    @neonelishuax1962 8 років тому +46

    This was actually quite lovely.

  • @jaxeek
    @jaxeek 9 років тому +117

    Man.... I will never have this....

    • @defiant4781
      @defiant4781 9 років тому +23

      +jeccz I was thinking that exact same thing. I came out to my family (they are Mormon) in 1995, I was 18 at the time. They completely rejected/cut me off 100% and still are almost 20 years later. My mother used to write to me every now and then when I was still in the church, mostly about how I would go to hell and die of AIDS, but she stopped contacting me once I officially left the church. I haven't seen any of them since then (I have 2 sisters and 3 brothers, I'm the youngest.) They all have kids of their own but I'm sure they don't even know that I exist.

    • @WITH-THE-BUSINESS.
      @WITH-THE-BUSINESS. 9 років тому +3

      +Beeht
      Sounds Like You Come From a Great Family With morals and standards. I'm Proud of you Folks.

    • @defiant4781
      @defiant4781 9 років тому +4

      Michael McCloud
      lol :) I'm sure a lot of people feel that way. It is what it is.

    • @jaxeek
      @jaxeek 9 років тому +23

      Sorry Beeht. But I know you're better off without them. The family you make will be your true family.

    • @defiant4781
      @defiant4781 9 років тому +13

      jeccz
      Oh, it's been a long time since then. I've done my mourning and have moved on. Thank you for the kind words though.

  • @rubenmechanic6328
    @rubenmechanic6328 Рік тому +3

    Im a father of 2 adult sons now,if either of my boys told me he was gay i think they know nothing would change for me and that my love for them would not change whatsoever.i just want them to be happy

    • @Mario-xr3jo
      @Mario-xr3jo 9 місяців тому

      That's really uplifting.

  • @maxwellsmart4422
    @maxwellsmart4422 6 років тому +11

    As a father of a precious gay teen son, I can identify with each dad. I love my son and at times fear he will be discriminated against or even hurt. I love this video.

  • @stevefreedman470
    @stevefreedman470 4 роки тому +4

    I came out to my dad in a letter and that was the best way I could have told him at the time. Since my folks divorced when I was young and never really had a good relationship with my father, that was the best way for me to handle it at that time. With my mom it was a beautiful coming out and knew I wouldnt have a problem when I did come out to her. The only thing my dad said is he wished me well and he knew I would have a hard time in life with so much discrimination out there. So that was his way of showing love to me....today my dad is not doing well with his health issues but I have no animosity at all toward him but missed out on some things that a father and son do together. But I have amazing friends and family still that make up for the void. So those young people coming out, if you have a good relationship with your parents and they are understanding, then you should have no problem coming out. The world and society is changing and today it is so much different when I came out nearly 30 years ago. Best of luck!😊❤

  • @deesons8
    @deesons8 7 років тому +19

    i wish my dad was one among them. He hates me for who i am.
    but it's me, who i am, i got to live my life this way because i can't change it for him.
    i felt so jealous looking them hugging their own dads😢😢

    • @jemangedessaucisses206
      @jemangedessaucisses206 7 років тому +1

      ❤️❤️❤️

    • @billyhndrsn2264
      @billyhndrsn2264 7 років тому +1

      This is me, who I am, how I am, I am so proud of you, who you are. You have a good head on your shoulders, please share your kindness with other young people going through the same situation. Big hug, pat on the back to you, love.

    • @Theristisboi
      @Theristisboi 7 років тому

      Does he hate it to the point he does anything for you to not hang around boys and (If you have one) your boyfriend?

    • @BruceDanton-xw6eg
      @BruceDanton-xw6eg 6 місяців тому

      ​@Theristisboi I wonder too.

    • @deesons8
      @deesons8 6 місяців тому

      @@billyhndrsn2264 thank you

  • @user-be5qg7mr1s
    @user-be5qg7mr1s 2 роки тому +2

    Great advice from his dad to his son ( green shirt) on relationships.. " You will find the right person when you are not looking. And I don't give a *hit if its a celebrity or a guy who sweeps the streets"

  • @jonatasdelacerda
    @jonatasdelacerda 7 років тому +2

    That dad saying he didn't care if the man for his son would be a celebrity or some guy who sweeps the streets and he couldn't give an answer to that... I love him as a human being and best answer ever!

  • @mz6367
    @mz6367 Рік тому +1

    those dads are so cool and open minded
    the conversation was so smooth and there was no pressure on their sons to ask such questions that may get them kicked out if they were asked to other parents

  • @Ivankoworld
    @Ivankoworld 7 місяців тому

    iam gay and the first person i came out to was my dad , hes my best friend , so blessed

  • @CitizenOfTheWorld2025
    @CitizenOfTheWorld2025 3 роки тому +1

    The world is not only a better place with people like these in it but they also make life worth living.

  • @jennyobiliseen4301
    @jennyobiliseen4301 7 років тому +2

    This is so sweet and heartwarming. I wish my family were as supportive and loving.

  • @andrewaway
    @andrewaway 4 роки тому +2

    This just brings tears to my eyes. Laughter and sadness.

  • @fc63457
    @fc63457 6 років тому +4

    0:46 "I had plans if you guys didn't want me to stay in the house anymore."
    Every gay kid thinking of coming out has this thought at the back of their heads.

  • @ATLcentury334
    @ATLcentury334 6 місяців тому

    I found this video touching, but also a bit sad. My parents forced me to come out to them on Father’s Day. At the time I was attending a community college, and working part time at a fast food place. My folks bought me a car when I started college. I was working strange hours and not making too much money. The week before Father’s Day I told my dad I would have to give him his gift after that Sunday. He understood and nothing more was said. My parents belonged to a yacht club and spent the Saturday before Father’s Day on their boat. They came home around 8 Sunday evening.
    My mom was feeling no pain and was royally pissed about me not having a gift for my dad. Nothing I said could break the ice. From out of the blue my mom screamed “JOHN, ARE YOU GAY?!?!”. I was shocked because this was not the way I thought this conversation was going to go. She continued screaming, shouting to my father “DID YA HEAR THAT? YOUR SON IS GAY?!?!”. My dad said quietly, “yeah, I heard it”. My mom asked him what were they going to do about it. He said, I’ll think about it.
    The screaming hadn’t stopped, oh no. She then went into another tirade, they had never met my b/f before. I was avoiding it, introducing my new “friend” who was in his 30’s. I also had 2 friends I met in high school, 2 girls who I was very close too and my folks liked. Then my mother started down the list, “SO I GUESS CHRISTINE IS GAY?” yes. “AND OLIVIA IS TOO?” yes, they are girlfriends mom, “AND ROY TOO?”. yes, the guy I’d known since junior high too, “AND ANDREW? HES GAY AS WELL?”. yes mom, Andrew is my boyfriend, to which she threw her hands in the air and shouted, “SO EVERYBODY’S GAY?!?!?!”. I answered, no, not everybody. My dad said “don’t be smart to your mother. Then their decision came, which was probably discussed before they returned home.
    I was told I had 30 minutes to pack what I wanted, leave my house and car keys on the table, and get OUT! I thought what? My mom then said you better get your ass upstairs, you’ve got 29 minutes now.
    I rushed around my room trying to think clearly, I grabbed every suit I had for job interviews, underwear, the Levi’s jacket Andrew gave me for Christmas, and whatever else I could find. They wanted to say a few things before I left. I looked at both of them and said “NO, LEAVE ME ALONE!. I dragged my suitcase and duffel bag to the nearest pay phone. I called Andrew and told him what happened. He was there very quickly. He loaded my bags into the back. He didn’t say anything, he just put his hand over mine squeezing it. When we arrived at his house I began crying, for the whole night. We went to bed. Sometime in the night I woke up. Andrew had his nose touching mine, his eyes were looking into mine. “What are you doing?” “I just wanted to see if you were alright”. More crying until I fell asleep on his chest.
    Many years later after I’d buried 2 boyfriends, never went back to college, saw a therapist, I met a guy who was a bit older. I really liked him, I wanted my folks to meet him, things went well. My mom and dad loved Matt. Whatever they needed, handyman help around the house, decorating ideas, special projects, he was happy to help them. Every Christmas morning my mom would make a special breakfast, and cook whatever Matt liked just for him. Then we’d open gifts. Several years running, Matt’s pile of boxes was taller.
    Matt and I were going to be together for 10 years. My folks wanted to do something special for us. We all went on a cruise and had a wonderful time. My folks are gone now. When Matt and I were clearing out their home, he had an idea. When we sold their house, he thought it would be nice to give a big check from the sale of their home to the gay youth homeless shelter in our city. I thought it was a great idea. A few months later, the shelter announced a gay friendly company would be matching donations up to $5000 during the holidays. We were thrilled to write a check for 5 K, which turned into 10 K.
    Every Christmas Eve we drive to the shelter and leave our check so hopefully a few more gay kids will have a roof over their heads. Matt and I have been together 34 years, time flies by so quickly.

  • @Themarcumo
    @Themarcumo 7 років тому +3

    This is amazingly inspiring. I know that many fathers would like to be like these, however our social systems, like schools etc (less, but still) reproduce the old, often non-functioning norms. Soooo glad for this video

  • @thetngon3285
    @thetngon3285 7 років тому +1

    I think children are more open and passionate with mothers and most are a little distance to their fathers compared to their mothers.
    You know everytimes you have some problems and mothers are the one who appear in your mind.
    So seeing these affections and bonds between fathers and childrens make me so happy.These are so precious moments.

  • @bishopaz
    @bishopaz 6 років тому +8

    As the proud dad of 2 gay sons I must say that this is truly upworthy

    • @BruceDanton-xw6eg
      @BruceDanton-xw6eg 6 місяців тому

      It is too. I hope your sons have loving partners too of course as suits them too.

  • @BahamutEx
    @BahamutEx 5 років тому +1

    The world needs more parents like this.

  • @235nick1
    @235nick1 9 років тому +4

    Ok this made me cry, it's beautiful

  • @darkangelstarspiritual9595
    @darkangelstarspiritual9595 Рік тому +2

    Hi guys, I love you too channel very much. I'm gay and transgender, and your UA-cam channel makes me happy. Have a good day, and love is love every day

  • @mattdeans9873
    @mattdeans9873 3 роки тому +1

    This is such a great and heartwarming video. My love and amazement goes out to these great dads. My father literally couldn't have cared if I was alive or dead, let alone whether or not I was gay.

    • @Mario-xr3jo
      @Mario-xr3jo 9 місяців тому

      So very selfish of him.
      I wish you lots of love in your life.

  • @jimmyzavala196
    @jimmyzavala196 2 роки тому +1

    I’m crying!!! Emotional watching this. 😭😭

  • @happycrimson
    @happycrimson 2 роки тому +3

    wtf these dads are so cool and sweet 😢im jealous

  • @stk1975
    @stk1975 5 років тому +2

    I don't really understand why people they are gay but I think they should be protected just like the rest of us.

  • @aliadat3124
    @aliadat3124 8 років тому +12

    I wish if Muslims are little bit educated like you guys :(

  • @anglagth
    @anglagth 8 років тому +6

    This is so beautiful!!

  • @manesandtails7994
    @manesandtails7994 9 років тому +10

    I don't see how this should ever be a problem. For the Religious Right, if all that G-D made is 'Perfect' then how could these people be imperfect?

  • @abdullahbasil6554
    @abdullahbasil6554 6 років тому +3

    Seeing this video makes me happy also it makes me sad that I know I will never come out to my dad. It's really hard I wish i feel relieved one day.

    • @Mario-xr3jo
      @Mario-xr3jo 9 місяців тому +1

      Don't blame yourself for that.
      Really loving parents at least can feel their dear ones might be gay.
      It is up to them to make it easier for their child to come out and to make their lives more bearable.

  • @emilyyywrightt
    @emilyyywrightt 7 років тому +2

    Gordon Ramsey is such a good father. So proud of him. Keep lovin yo son.

  • @aqueersoul
    @aqueersoul 8 років тому +7

    I wish it could be that easy for everyone. I try to understand my father, but it is hard. My mother tells me he needs time, but I have to be careful, that I shouldn't force him to accept me. I never forced anyone, it just came out from relatives which had seen me with a girl walking by and they knew that girl was gay. Right now I am the now who forced and I am the one who have to accept to live through lies and things not said for the better living. Where am I going to be really happy and feel accepted?

  • @dududski
    @dududski 7 років тому +1

    we need more of this, period.

  • @BryanSAO02
    @BryanSAO02 9 років тому +45

    My father is not like them :(

    • @bsxboy
      @bsxboy 7 років тому +4

      Bryan Aranda Yet. For some it just takes years. And sometimes it really is because they’re scared for you.

  • @YodaMan-420
    @YodaMan-420 6 років тому +4

    this made me feel good and bad at the same time. good for them that they had fathers like that. and bad for myself because i didnt.

    • @happycrimson
      @happycrimson 2 роки тому +1

      i know man :(

    • @Mario-xr3jo
      @Mario-xr3jo 9 місяців тому +1

      Most of us gay people think the same...
      There should be more videos like this.

    • @Mario-xr3jo
      @Mario-xr3jo 9 місяців тому +1

      If you find love in your life, you'll leave it all behind and it won't matter that much.

  • @bodoorgeest
    @bodoorgeest 6 років тому +1

    When did you know i was gay? You're like 4 years old with a sheet wrapped around you singing Ella Fitzgerald.. 😂 Love this man!

  • @samuelgutierrez9032
    @samuelgutierrez9032 9 років тому +15

    I love this!

  • @JosephTheAustin
    @JosephTheAustin 3 роки тому +3

    Here's to good dads. Mine is one of the best.

  • @edsr164
    @edsr164 10 місяців тому

    My mom said she was heartbroken! She said that most difficult part was knowing that I was going to bottom for another men.

    • @Mario-xr3jo
      @Mario-xr3jo 9 місяців тому

      What a dull person...
      As if love were nothing more than sex positions...

    • @BruceDanton-xw6eg
      @BruceDanton-xw6eg 6 місяців тому

      Well in a way I guess so too. She had a point but what if you enjoy it though.

  • @americandream978
    @americandream978 6 років тому

    LOL I like the comment "my favorite Power Ranger was the pink one" LMAO. Such beautiful parents and children

  • @fabs8329
    @fabs8329 9 років тому +13

    Oh boy , the tears ...

  • @alijahgopalakrishnan1039
    @alijahgopalakrishnan1039 6 років тому +3

    "when did you know I was gay. remember my favorite power ranger was the pink one."

  • @kellyhill4613
    @kellyhill4613 4 роки тому +1

    I wish I had a Dad like the last one

  • @larrygates2438
    @larrygates2438 2 роки тому

    You made me cry. This is so good!

  • @MrPrinzbeat
    @MrPrinzbeat 7 років тому +1

    From Switzerland - sweet, love it. great dads....

  • @kennethlahoud3632
    @kennethlahoud3632 6 місяців тому

    My mother and father were amazing I got married and have the most amazing son 😊

  • @bbc2402
    @bbc2402 5 років тому +2

    God bless these awesome fathers!!!!!!!
    My brother told me my mother knew he was gay before he knew!!!

  • @isrm4930
    @isrm4930 7 років тому +2

    Cant stop crying!

  • @thetngon3285
    @thetngon3285 7 років тому

    The first one is so sweet.
    'I think you are kidding and that laugh.'

  • @aresgodaware0369
    @aresgodaware0369 4 роки тому +2

    Its heartbreaking yet heart producing

  • @francobelomusic
    @francobelomusic 3 роки тому +2

    I am not straight. I never pretended to be one. My 3 ex girlfriends knew. I fell in love with girls and boys along the way. What I am most grateful for is that I did not have to explain myself to my family. I never had any confrontation about who I am. My friends are as supportive and I love them for that! I belong to that small part of the LGBT+ community where acceptance came so natural for people around me. This is who I am. It's been a tough journey but I am complete because I know I am loved.

  • @johnheppenstall4904
    @johnheppenstall4904 4 місяці тому

    Wow, this was so lovely to watch. I wish all gay kids got this sort of understanding and love, not just from their parents, but from the wider family. It doesn't always work this way, believe me ...

  • @paul28177
    @paul28177 7 років тому +3

    My dad cried...then went to my aunt who has a gay son...he cried more...then went to visit his other sisters... cried more...came home - we've never talked about it since... he pretends I never said anything...still asked me when am i going to settle down, find a nice woman, have a boy, and continue the family name... my mother has told me "you have to understand that you are the last boy in our family and family is important to your dad." -- i told her "I can still have a child with a guy in the future... as long as I meet the right guy we can adopt or have a surrogacy."... to which she replied "adoption is not the same and with the surrogacy, you won't know if it's your baby." --- that's when I stopped the conversation and look at her - i think she then realised how bad it sounded.
    Not all parents are understanding and supportive :-( ... I still love them... they are loving and supportive in almost everything else...at least they didnt disown me and in time they may learn to understand -- they are of a generation when gay was illegal, they lived through the HIV horror stories where it was labelled a gay disease, and are from small towns -- I've also had much longer to learn and understand my sexualtiy -- they just need time.

    • @Mario-xr3jo
      @Mario-xr3jo 9 місяців тому

      If parents really love their child, they should be supportive in what their child needs. And not focus on what they want...
      They cannot expect their offspring to live by their standards...

  • @karlrschneider
    @karlrschneider 4 роки тому +2

    I truly think most parents know if their kid(s) is/are gay. They very rarely bring up the discussion because they didn't know how to. This has changed HUGELY the last dozen or so years, though, thanks to increased education.

    • @Mario-xr3jo
      @Mario-xr3jo 9 місяців тому

      This has changed HUGELY thanks to those of us who pluck the courage to come out. Parents themselves rarely take initiative in this respect.

  • @RobertAlvarezThePsychicWitch
    @RobertAlvarezThePsychicWitch 7 років тому

    Dammit, I'ms crying. Darn you, @Upworthy!

  • @pi1611
    @pi1611 7 років тому +6

    2:00 i tear'd up

  • @NavytoSpacerocks
    @NavytoSpacerocks 9 років тому +2

    i'm crying right now .omg .so fking proud of these dads.

  • @shashwatsrivastava3327
    @shashwatsrivastava3327 6 років тому +1

    1:02 Remember my favourite power ranger was the pink one. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @DipermilkEditz
    @DipermilkEditz 2 роки тому +1

    “Haha look at me since I have failed to find a significant other I will bully gay people and say they are fatherless”
    Gay peoples fathers:

  • @loveisallyouneed1684
    @loveisallyouneed1684 7 років тому +1

    Wishing i had a dad that support me like them

  • @user-yo9zs3gk7p
    @user-yo9zs3gk7p 6 років тому +1

    I came out to my parents when I was 17. Got kicked out and till this day think about not being in this world. I hope one day I will not have suicidal or neg thoughts.

    • @TheTopNotchOne
      @TheTopNotchOne Рік тому

      Jesus Christ can save you.. just repent and ask Jesus for forgiveness ❤

    • @Mario-xr3jo
      @Mario-xr3jo 9 місяців тому

      You shouldn't base your self-esteem on your parents' position. If they kicked you out, that only means they were not mature to have children.
      If you are religious, just thank God for the person you are.
      I do hope that your life is now more positive than it was when you made that comment.
      Remember, our hardships are there in our lives to make conclusions from them and to make us stronger. And to move forward.
      All the best!

    • @Mario-xr3jo
      @Mario-xr3jo 9 місяців тому

      ​@@TheTopNotchOne
      You'd better beg God for forgiveness for leaving such a pitiable comment...

  • @sunfire2007
    @sunfire2007 7 років тому

    This made me smile and tear up.

  • @jacobmoe1675
    @jacobmoe1675 7 років тому

    I think that this video is the most emotional, extremely happy, teary, gorgeous amazing thing I have ever seen. I teared up. I wish my dad was this open about his feelings towards me.

  • @petewheelus2662
    @petewheelus2662 Рік тому

    I never knew my dad. When I came out to my mother and sister, it was a disaster.

  • @davidrector7067
    @davidrector7067 4 роки тому +1

    The Lawnmower Man by David Rector. A must read for LGBTIQ teens, adults and parents of LGBTIQ children. A hilarious comedy & drama.

  • @DariaHarper123
    @DariaHarper123 9 років тому +2

    I really enjoyed this..

  • @simsingh92
    @simsingh92 9 років тому +1

    Awesome made me emotional

  • @1lavender12
    @1lavender12 4 роки тому +1

    these dads are the best💜💜💜💜💜

  • @billdave6547
    @billdave6547 5 років тому +1

    Omg I’m in love with the father wearing black shirt
    He is totally my type

  • @tmalone2530
    @tmalone2530 5 років тому +2

    Wish my father was 25% of what these fathers are in the video.

    • @Mario-xr3jo
      @Mario-xr3jo 9 місяців тому

      Show him this video and tell him you like it.
      Too hard to do?

  • @edimarkramospalumares566
    @edimarkramospalumares566 5 років тому

    I hope all fathers are like them...

  • @Tonytrekdax
    @Tonytrekdax 7 років тому

    this was awesome!

  • @tylerleblanc9914
    @tylerleblanc9914 7 років тому +1

    1:00 I relate. I'm gay and when I was little I wanted to be the pink power ranger for Halloween XD

  • @leshmaseng3664
    @leshmaseng3664 9 років тому +2

    This. Is. Awesome.

  • @troyboy5533
    @troyboy5533 3 роки тому +1

    These boy's are so lucky their dads understand them, if My dad thought I was gay he would disown me forever and probably beat the hell out of me he was a west virginals mountain man gays were hung in his age. He was far from anything in todays society.

  • @dafilianilhaam9548
    @dafilianilhaam9548 7 років тому +2

    No.. I'm to afraid to tell my parents. I knew my parents very well. So I decided not to tell them. And I'm going to live with that forever.

    • @Mario-xr3jo
      @Mario-xr3jo 9 місяців тому

      You know them very well but they don't know you very well.
      Either they're blind or selfish...

  • @heyyyyy1111
    @heyyyyy1111 9 років тому +1

    Wish there were more cultural diversity in this video. Families of different cultures with their fathers speaking to them.

  • @fabx4772
    @fabx4772 7 років тому

    THIS IS WHAT A REAL PARENT IS ! Parents should love their kids no matter who they love or choose to do. I can't stand when parents shame and kick out their kids.

  • @RajVerma-e6v6u
    @RajVerma-e6v6u 10 місяців тому

    How sweet ❤.