polyamorous parenting
By cripfemme
@cripfemme (7698)
United States
October 13, 2008 7:42pm CST
My assistant and I were watching Tyra Banks on T.V. (which I never do because I think it's a trashy show) and they had a polyamorous couple on the show with various members lovers they're attached to. One thing that was a little alarming to both me and my assistant was that this couple had a kid. After awhile, though, I began to wonder why I was alarmed. A decade ago it was alarming to have a gay parent but now we have books like "Heather has two Mommies" and "Daddy, Papa, and Me" which normalize gay parenting and the children that grow up in those families. Perhaps people in relationships like this need a book to educate the uninformed among us about how normal their lives actually are. As a person who is ignorant on this issue (for the most part) I feel like a book would be helpful. Obviously, I'm not the one to write it but it might help the kids feel more normal like I know Heather did for my friends with gay parents. What do you all think?
1 response
@sarahruthbeth22 (43143)
• United States
19 Oct 08
Knowledge is not only power but with it comes understanding too. I think a book would be great.I don't see how having a child could make you stop having other lovers, especially if they are old enough to have a best friend.If Johnny or Jane has a best friend then they can sleep over their house while you hook up.In fact, that is the best way for non swinging couples to date each other. I am no parent but I do remember when I stayed over my friend's house, I was too busy having fun to miss mom and dad.
