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Christine Bersola-Babao's "Being Gay" article earns her flak; Critics accuse her of bigotry

Published: Mar 12, 2013 - 3:21pm

Christine Bersola-Babao has drawn flak for her Philippine Star article "Being Gay." The article revolved around the question "What should a parent do if the child shows early signs of being gay?"

 

Bersola-Babao cited the answers given by Dr. Camille Garcia and cited her own experience as a parenting strategy, "I think the presence of a dominant male figure in our home, that is Julius my husband, is a great factor why Nio is very much male. They play rough games such as boxing, kiddie baseball, sword fights, wrestling and the like. I think that activities such as these will help establish the child’s gender role."

 

Bersola-Babao has addressed criticisms through her Twitter account, diverting the negative response to Dr. Garcia:

 

 

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    si lord lang ang may karapatang mang husga sa atin kaya wala din tayo karapatang manlait ng kapwa....Do not condemn and you will not be condemned..saya lang pinaaralan mo ms,bersola,babao!!!nakaksakit ka ng tao sana makatulog ka sa mga pinag gagawa mo kung mahal mo ang kapwa mo wag kang ganyan hndi ka DIYOS..
  • ice_nathan1 3 months ago Reply Report Abuse
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    There's nothing wrong about being a homosexual. You are an idiot Tintin Bersola!
  • ice_nathan 3 months ago Reply Report Abuse
        1
    She's free to express her belief but she needs to educate herself about homosexuals.
  • ice_nathan 3 months ago Reply Report Abuse
        1
    Grabe bobo mga tao dito!
  • Enix 3 months ago Reply Report Abuse
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    she expressed her opinion alright...through a NATIONAL NEWSPAPER. she's free to state her beliefs...but why the hell was her article even published in the first place (knowing it would offend people)?
  • JR 3 months ago Reply Report Abuse
       
    I wanted to re post IAN CARANDANG's comment "Free Speech" doesn't equal "Immunity from other people criticizing your opinion if they disagree with it". True. Say whatever you want because you are "FREE" to do so. But do not expect that that "freedom" will protect you.
  • martina 2 months ago Reply Report Abuse
       
    We all have our own opinions and parenting strategies. Tintin was just being vocal about what she would do. She didn't say it was what everyone should do. So many people went overboard with their reactions. Wag na OA. Kanya kanyang opinyon lang yan.
  • straight boy 2 months ago Reply Report Abuse
        1
    I don't disagree with Ms. Tintin Bersola's opinion. She is very much entitled to her opinion as those who were offended.
  • Addyfb@ yahoo.com 2 months ago Reply Hide replies Report Abuse
        2
    Its her parenting way...baka natatakot lang ang mga gays na baka humina ang kanilang population...
    Marami din akong kakilalang gays and i love them dearly, but it is a fact that when one is born, 2 .choices lang yan, boy or girl, so ibig sabihin, sa upbringing lang talaga na de develop ang third sex dahil baka nga kulang sa education or guidance....
    • Hello, Christine 3 months ago Reply Report Abuse
         
      Hi, Miss Tintin! Nagco-comment din pala kayo dito ha.
  • GOODinguy 2 months ago Reply Report Abuse
       
    This is her personal opinion. Kanya-kanya. Let us respect her opinion. Meron kanya-kanyang opinion ang mga tao at kung hindi tugma sa inyo ay hwag na kayong maglabel ng mga tao! KUDOS to her OPINION! Ako may opinion din at hindi naman ako tinatanong kaya hindi ko ipagpipilit sa inyo!
  • Reese 2 months ago Reply Report Abuse
        1
    Nagiging overly sensitive na yata ang LGBT. Loosen up, people. That is her opinion as a parent.Porke ayaw mong maging bading anak mo, masama ba yun? Sabi naman nya, kung naging bading e di tanggapin! Pero hanggat' maiiwasan, iiwasan. Kayo ba, gusto nyong maging bading ang mga anak nyo? Ako, ayoko, sa totoo lang. kayo na din nagsabi na mahirap ang maging bading dahil hindi pa totally accepted sa society natin. As a good parent, you want to shield your children from pain. Pero kapag anjan na, accept and ipagtatanggol at susuportahan sa abot ng makakaya.
  • Diane 3 months ago Reply Report Abuse
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    What the hell is wrong with being gay? Do we still live in 1800's? What made me irked is the question "What should a parent do if the child shows early signs of being gay?". What the hell is wrong being gay? Ignorant self-righteous b*tches are the ones should be crucified. Bigotry is worse than homosexuality.
  • brusko 3 months ago Reply Report Abuse
        2
    nagdatingan na ang mga bading! lol
  • Ging 2 months ago Reply Report Abuse
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    Some people who bothered to read her article actually got hurt with what she had to say?! She opined, it's her values, she wants her son to be a jock someday. It's what she wants. Respect her for that. Seems too many folks buy-in to that sitcom, MODERN FAMILY and what it promotes. JOHN en' MARSHA made more sense than that show, for crying out loud. Given a choice between MODERN FAMILY and that ballistic baby in that cartoon show where the dad wears the green pants.. it's a no-brainer, really. Give me the cartoon show. All day.
  • kumare ni Ian 2 months ago Reply Hide replies Report Abuse
        35
    everybody just need to accept being gay just means having a different sexual preference! society needs to accept them!
    • Justin Cider 2 months ago Reply Hide replies Report Abuse
          3
      pedophiles have a different sexual preference too. are they okay with you too?
      • matthew 2 months ago Reply Report Abuse
            27
        Duh, what an idiot to make such comparison.
      • BwKc7 3 months ago Reply Hide replies Report Abuse
           
        Because there are no hetero pedophiles. *rolls eyes*

        You forgot to use Bestiality as an analogy as well.
        • jesuswasablackman 3 months ago Reply Report Abuse
             
          Haven't you forgotten our very own clergymen?
        • Ian Carandang Jr. 3 months ago Reply Hide replies Report Abuse
             
          how do i know you're gay?
          *rolls eyes while pouting*
          • Ian Carandang 2 months ago Reply Report Abuse
                1
            I've re-read this comment ten times and I still don't understand what point "Jr" is trying to make.

            But thanks for the complement, I think?
      • Rose 3 months ago Reply Hide replies Report Abuse
           
        great point. where do you draw the line really. what is acceptable and what is not.
        • Charming 3 months ago Reply Hide replies Report Abuse
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          Where you draw the line is consent. Two mature adults engaging in homosexual activities is miles and miles and miles away from a pedophile who preys on little humans who are unable to make informed decisions yet.

          Grow up. Read books. Use your brains. Get off the planet if you don't want to share breathing space with people who aren't even doing you any direct harm.
          • Kuya Beto 3 months ago Reply Hide replies Report Abuse
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            predatory din naman ang mga bakla. mga call boys, aspiring actors, etc., they fall prey to homosexuals too and you can't deny it.
            • Charming 3 months ago Reply Report Abuse
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              Who's denying it? That response was to someone saying that pedophilia is a sexual preference too and comparing consensual homosexual behavior with child molestation is not a valid point.

              Predatory behavior is wrong, hetero or homo. Kaya nga sinabing "two mature adults engaging in homosexual activities" eh. Consent nga ang issue. CONSENT.

              I'd be the first to rally against gay men who do sexually abuse children. Oh wait, I already do that because priests have been abusing kids since ever.
      • bangbang 3 months ago Reply Report Abuse
           
        ang bobo ng comment na to. hahaha. kaloka ang comparison. :)
    • Sinfully Yours 3 months ago Reply Report Abuse
         
      Yes, but that doesn't mean that we should let our children be gay. If they decide to be one, then we will accept them, but we should raise them according to their gender.
  • libra925 2 months ago Reply Hide replies Report Abuse
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    So she does not want a homosexual son. That is her stand. But she will never know what the future holds. He may end up as a screamin' desert queen for all she knows. :0
    • Diane 3 months ago Reply Report Abuse
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      That would be a bummer for the b*tch.
    • DESERT Danny Thomas 3 months ago Reply Report Abuse
         
      "screamin' DESERT queen" really? WTF.
      DESERT?
      please say you're coining a new fag term.
  • jesuswasablackman 3 months ago Reply Hide replies Report Abuse
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    I'm not surprised at Christine Bersola-Babao's line of thinking being similar to the "country-club Christians" she and Julius often rub elbows with. Them with their happy marriages, their plush subdivision lives and "soccer-mom" cars...
  • Trish 3 months ago Reply Hide replies Report Abuse
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    Some people need to research more about gays before commenting on it or trying to "prevent" becoming gay. It seems they don't know that there are lots of masculine gays out there who loves sports, rough games, etc. They are that but they also happen to fall in love with those of the same gender. Looking at gays in a stereotypical POV (gay guys as girly and lesbians as butch) is both ignorant and irresponsible especially for journalists giving opinions. Di ba nga may mga "barakong" tatay pa na nilulublob ang mga anak sa tubig para magpakalalaki. And what happen afterwards, they may hide it out of fear, be rough and be all masculine and tough in the outside, but that doesn't mean they are don't find the same gender attractive anymore. Look at BB Gandanghari. I doubt you could ever get a more masculine environment to grown up in than the Padilla household. Did that prevent Rustom from turning to BB? Carmina got hurt in the process of Rustom trying to "prevent" what comes natural..
    • Jhoanna Pempengco 3 months ago Reply Report Abuse
         
      maybe rustom was just a shy, reserved guy before until the showbiz homo predators convinced him it will be "okay". you know, "natural" lol.
  • Ian Carandang 3 months ago Reply Hide replies Report Abuse
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    "Free Speech" doesn't equal "Immunity from other people criticizing your opinion if they disagree with it".
  • Justin Cider 3 months ago Reply Hide replies Report Abuse
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    commenting AGAINST THE VIEWS of gay people is like commenting against the jews. you get branded and crucified right away. seriously, does any parent want their kid to be gay?
    • Ian Carandang 3 months ago Reply Hide replies Report Abuse
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      Does any person like being told that who they are is "mali yan?" If you are, I can make you very happy then.....
    • Helen of Tondo 2 months ago Reply Hide replies Report Abuse
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      I would love a gay son or a heterosexual son or whatever he may prefer (as long as he isn't a rapist and all his sexual relations are consensual). But I would probably be very ashamed of a son who is a bigot.
      • Vina ng Bangkusay 2 months ago Reply Hide replies Report Abuse
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        you're only saying that because you don't have a kid.
        • Helen of Tondo 3 months ago Reply Report Abuse
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          As long as the kid isn't like you, I'll be OK.
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