ANSWERS: 36
  • nope, not in a million years.
  • Of course because he's my boy. If the gay man tried to put the moves on him; it would be a bad scene. Of course I'd trust my son.
  • Why not?
  • No. Not because the sitter is homosexual, but because I wouldn't get a sitter for a 12 year old. This question panders to the old myth that all homosexuals are pedofiles. Would you let a heterosexual male babysit your 12 year old daughter?
  • I prefer females to watch my children.. but if my kids were 12, I wouldn't need a sitter. If it were a homosexual boy or heterosexual boy, I'd still say no.
  • To me this would not be a problem. It would be no different than if I got a heterosexual female to babysit. Just because someone is sexually active or curious does not mean they are automatically going to prey on children. For me it would be a case of...Do I trust the person with my child/children? Nothing else would matter :)
  • Firstly, why would a 12 year old boy need a babysitter? He should be sitting for his younger siblings at that age. I know I was. Secondly, most pedophiles are heterosexual and bisexual, and who's to say that a heterosexual woman wouldn't take advantage of a young boy in such a situation? Also, most pedophiles are close friends of the parents OR the parents themselves. It's not a matter of sexual orientation. It's a matter of: Do I trust this person with the care of my child, and will he or she be responsible in case of an emergency? Also, I hope that I instill enough trust in my children that if something inappropriate did happen they would tell me about it, and take the proper steps to prevent it.
  • If I knew the babysitter personally and was a good friend with him, yeah I would. But if I didn't know this person very well then no. When me and my brother were younger our babysitter was homosexual; Actually anyone I didn't know I wouldn't let them babysit.
  • yes being gay doesnt make you a pedophile being being pedophalic is a whole nother deal then homosexuality there are straight pedophiles
  • About as fast as I would let a girl babysit my 12 year old boy. It sounds like you're suggesting he possibility that a homosexual can't wait to get his hands on a young boy. If that were true, then why wouldn't it also be true of a mature girl? Why stop at 12? How about a gay man and a six year old boy? Now how about a teen age girl and a six year old boy? Members of the GLBT community recognize and pretty much stay within their own community. The same as "straight" people do.
  • Why does a 12 year old need a babysitter, and why do so many people still believe in the idiotic stereotype that homosexuals are pedophiles?
  • If the sitter were qualified, sure. Knowing that nearly 100% of pedophiles are STRAIGHT MALES [pedophilia is what you seem to be implying with your question], a gay/lesbian sitter would not present any additional danger. Exactly why a 12-year old needs a sitter is another question . . . .
  • NO... But only because none of my kids needed a babysitter at age 12.
  • Why not. He's not any safer at school with his female, heterosexual teacher. Or have we forgotten Mary Kay Letourneau and Debra La Fave?
  • A growm male homosexual NO
  • Well, I don't have a 12 year old boy, but if I did then it would be fine. Just because a man is gay doesn't mean that he wants to have sex with little boys. Under that logic, straight men would want to have sex with little girls.
  • How ridiculous! Of course I would! Being homosexual does NOT mean a man wants to have sex with pre-adolescent children. Sheesh. Don't you know that most pedophiles are STRAIGHT? It's those darn Boy Scout leaders with a wife,3 kids, and a mortgage you got to look out for, not your friendly neighborhood homosexual......for pete's sake!
  • Twelve year olds don't need babysitters.
  • If my 12 year old needed a babysitter, sure. His sexuality would not have any bearing on whether or not I allow him to babysit. His maturity, and trustworthiness would be what came into play.
  • i personally don't think a 12 year old needs a babysitter that being said i think my friends have actually done some babysitting - he's about 20 now, but i've known him since 15 or 16. never any problems before it's not like gays have no morals for goodness sake. gay males like GAY MALES. it really shouldn't be that difficult to understand
  • Seems like everyone has an opinion but no one has bothered getting any facts. For starters is this a male or a female homosexual?
  • 1) HOLY CRAP! I HAVE A 12 YEAR OLD SON!?!?!? I need to have a talk with my wife!!! 2) Good thing I know a lot of male homosexuals that are great friends and would be a great influence and would be there like spoiling uncles. 3) Our gay friends take care of our cats when we go out of town as we do for them. 4) I really don't know how old a kid should be before the concept or need of a babysitter should be needed. I don't have human kids. 5) Replace the word "homosexual" with "black man" and then rethink your question.
  • Yes. If I were in a location (like where I live now) where a child has to be 13 to be left alone, I would hire a babysitter. Sexual orientation wouldn't matter to me. Background, integrity, and whether or not the person is a pedophile would weigh in more. Homosexuals can be male or female, and there is no reason that a homosexual cannot be a good babysitter. Some of the best parents I know are homosexual or bisexual.
  • Hmm no
  • Sure, if I knew the guy or girl well enough and trusted them. That would go the same for a straight person too.
  • why not? im sure she and her girlfriend are very happy:)
  • If the homosexual was female.
  • YES, Being a homosexual, does not make you a Paedophile. I have used many to watch my boys.
  • Yeah but would you hire a heterosexual if you had a daughter? I would hire him as a baby sitter unless he so happened to be a pedophile.
  • Homosexuals are not pedophiles as a rule, it is usually a heterosexual who is a pedophile. Therefor if I needed a babysitter and if a homosexual qualified then yes i would hire him.
  • Yes, they are homosexuals not pediphiles. Of course i would. Not a stranger. I'd have to have any person that watched my child be a close frien or family member. That's the only criteria.
  • Why would you need a babysitter for a 12 yr old. I was babysitting at 12. And don't give me a bunch of crap about the law. Just cause is's a law doesn't make it right. As a matter of fact, the way things have been going lately, I'd be more worried about a lawmaker babysitting my kid!
  • Why would I have a babysitter for a 12 year old to begin with? How long will I be gone? How old is the babysitter? The babysitter's homosexuality would not matter to me at all.
  • If I knew and trusted them, why not? Besides... "babysitting" a 12yo boy is little more than just being company for them. Heck, I was babysitting my brother and sister at that age.
  • Who told you about Lance?
  • I would have no issue with someone I knew who was openly gay watching my 12 y/o if I had one. Being gay doesn't make you a pedophile.

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