You discover your children are attracted to each other...

[Johnny Novgorod]

I don't know why most people are OK with incest. Are you single childs? As someone who has a sibling I find the notion disgusting. Send my non-existent kids to therapy.

I'm a middle child with four siblings, but still OK with incest. I have no interest in any of my siblings, but that doesn't mean I can't understand how someone might have romantic interest in their siblings and I don't find the notion in any way disgusting.

I thought this was about sexual attraction, not romantic interest. Bottom line, are you ok with your kids fucking each other?

 

[blazearmoru]

let's say that you have 2 kids, and they're around 14-16 years old and you discover that they're attracted to each other.

Now key here: they're of the same gender, either 2 boys or 2 girls so the issue of an inbred child is non-existent.

As their parent, what would you do?

Me? Support them. I don't see why i should say 'no' to two people loving each other, even if they happen to share genes. Love is love, right?

I think even if they were opposite gender's, it's ok if they had kids that were genetically altered. We're basically about to get that tech anyway right? =D

 

[Dr. Crawver]

Welp, time to get out the neutering knife I guess.

But on a serious note, no, it's not cool. I'm accepting of pretty much every life-choice, sexuality, way of thinking, you name it. But this is something that is very much not natural.

Hell, I'm not even against incest 100%, perfect example being the German couple that turned out to be twins separated at birth who now have 2 kids. I wouldn't dare tell them to separate, and am happy they found love. But when it's someone you've been raised with, it's different.

Same goes for the adopted child and blood child falling in love. No, if they've been raised as brother and sister, it just isn't right. Sometimes there are just some things we can't have in this world. Family in that way is one of them.

 

[The_Echo]

Incest is incest and as siblings, it's illegal in America.

So I can't really condone it.

 

[Spiridion]

I have no particular objection to incest as long as no children are produced and everything is consensual. Having said that, I am particularly wary of coercion being a factor in incestuous relationships because a family member is likely to have more material for emotional blackmail. If that were not a factor and everything was 100% consensual and as emotionally healthy as is practical, I would be okay with it. Although I might consult a counselor and would definitely want them to wait until they were legal adults to partake in any sexual activities. These would both be to make sure that they understood the implications of such a relationship as much as possible, since it would likely make their lives more difficult in a variety of ways.

 

[AetherWolf]

Considering how young they are, I'd probably seek some form of psychological help for them. No matter the social upbringing, sibling incest, especially if it lasts into adulthood, is almost always the result of trauma or mental instability.

I find it disturbing that such a large amount of people consider incest to be just another "sexual orientation." I don't know if it's because of its prominence in fiction that's causing them to justify in real life, or if people are just taking the whole "as long as it's consensual, it's a-ok!" mentality a little too far...

 

[LysanderNemoinis]

It's still wrong. I honestly don't see why it would happen though, humans tend to be incapable of sexual attraction towards those which we've known before the age of 8, a psychological mechanism that exists for just this reason.

Why exactly is it 'wrong'? And tell that to all the creepy Sonic slashfic writers

It's wrong because those brought up from a young age together are almost impossible to be sexually attracted to each other (and that's when they aren't related), and on to of that there's the fact that it's still incest. I don't care what you tell me, incest is just wrong. The human brain is disgusted by the idea for a reason. (don't believe me? Think about doing that with your own siblings and tell me you aren't turned off.)

You say incest is wrong because people are disgusted by it and would never have sex with a sibling? Well, I say you're being anti-incest, and one could say you're being a bigot. After all, if it's completely sensual (gay or straight), then who are you to tell them who they can or can't love? But I'm sure if I said the same things as you have but about me being disgusted by the idea of doing anything with another guy, I'd be called a homophobe. I personally don't give a shit who does what with who as long as they keep it the hell away from me, but where is the line drawn? And if we base everything around "love" and "feelings," then can there actually be a line?

 

[Zontar]

It's still wrong. I honestly don't see why it would happen though, humans tend to be incapable of sexual attraction towards those which we've known before the age of 8, a psychological mechanism that exists for just this reason.

Why exactly is it 'wrong'? And tell that to all the creepy Sonic slashfic writers

It's wrong because those brought up from a young age together are almost impossible to be sexually attracted to each other (and that's when they aren't related), and on to of that there's the fact that it's still incest. I don't care what you tell me, incest is just wrong. The human brain is disgusted by the idea for a reason. (don't believe me? Think about doing that with your own siblings and tell me you aren't turned off.)

You say incest is wrong because people are disgusted by it and would never have sex with a sibling? Well, I say you're being anti-incest, and one could say you're being a bigot. After all, if it's completely sensual (gay or straight), then who are you to tell them who they can or can't love? But I'm sure if I said the same things as you have but about me being disgusted by the idea of doing anything with another guy, I'd be called a homophobe. I personally don't give a shit who does what with who as long as they keep it the hell away from me, but where is the line drawn? And if we base everything around "love" and "feelings," then can there actually be a line?

Alright, maybe I didn't chose the right words, but I do have this to ask: do YOU have a sibling? Because I just can't comprehend how someone who doesn't have some form of physiological damage can be attracted to theirs. Most relationships I can understand, but incestuous ones cross the line.

 

[DucksFTW]

I'd like to think I'm a very tolerant person and would treat my child in a tolerant way:
You're attracted to people of the same gender? Well that's great and you shouldn't be ashamed of that sweetie *awkward high-five.*
You feel like you're a different gender than what your genitalia says you are? Don't worry, mama bear's sorry she misgendered you.
You wanna do it with your sibling? ...

Like my initial reaction would probably be hurtful because I think incest with someone you grew up with is wrong. We'd probably have a family discussion and I'd force them to see a therapist. I'd do some research to see if there are any psychologists that sort of major in that field and give them separate therapy sessions and then maybe a full family session to see what caused/ what can we do about it. I wouldn't stop loving my kids but I'm pretty sure they'd start hating me because I feel very strongly against incest.

Soooooooooooo I guess I'm a bigot in that regard. Man that sucks.

 

[Sir Thomas Sean Connery]

snip
Alright, maybe I didn't chose the right words, but I do have this to ask: do YOU have a sibling? Because I just can't comprehend how someone who doesn't have some form of physiological damage can be attracted to theirs. Most relationships I can understand, but incestuous ones cross the line.

I can't answer your question as I only have male siblings and I'm straight, but I need to throw this out there:
The argument of "My brain can't comprehend it therefore it's wrong" is weak at best and terrible at worst.

It stems from this strange belief that all people think the same way, which is one of the most wrong things in the history of the universe.

With 7 billion humans on Earth, it's silly not to accept that there are plenty of people attracted to their siblings.

So other than your own disgust, how can you call it wrong? I think Jello is fucking nasty, but that doesn't mean there's something morally wrong with it.

We'd probably have a family discussion and I'd force them to see a therapist. I'd do some research to see if there are any psychologists that sort of major in that field and give them separate therapy sessions and then maybe a full family session to see what caused/ what can we do about it.

Now you've got me curious. Say the therapist doesn't work at all. What would you do?

sibling incest, especially if it lasts into adulthood, is almost always the result of trauma or mental instability.

[citation needed]

OT:
I really wouldn't have an issue with it.

The one action I would take is that I would educate them on how few people would accept it, so they would know the hell they would be bringing down if they ever told anyone.

EDIT: Some others bring up a good point about the problems with relationships and I can see that. If they were ever to have a nasty breakup, things would get pretty goddamn awkward. So if the relationship was casual, I would be ok with it, but if it was really serious, I would try to discourage them from getting too emotionally attached.

 

[DucksFTW]

We'd probably have a family discussion and I'd force them to see a therapist. I'd do some research to see if there are any psychologists that sort of major in that field and give them separate therapy sessions and then maybe a full family session to see what caused/ what can we do about it.

Now you've got me curious. Say the therapist doesn't work at all. What would you do?

That kind of depends on what you mean by "doesn't work at all." Like, even if the therapist can't stop them from wanting this relationship I assume sessions with a professional would shed some light on how I should handle it. I would think I would at least have a bit more info to go on other than Holy fuck my babies are fucking what the fuck did I do to make them this way? But let's say the therapist fails on that subject as well.

Honestly I'd try again and again with different therapists and if they all managed to fail somehow I'd probably be left with my gut reaction. I'd actively forbid the relationship because I honestly can't see how it could possibly be a healthy relationship for my children. I might start doing research on my own, but until I found something that would prove this relationship wouldn't end in disaster for everyone involved I'd stick to my guns.

 

[Zontar]

snip
Alright, maybe I didn't chose the right words, but I do have this to ask: do YOU have a sibling? Because I just can't comprehend how someone who doesn't have some form of physiological damage can be attracted to theirs. Most relationships I can understand, but incestuous ones cross the line.

I can't answer your question as I only have male siblings and I'm straight, but I need to throw this out there:
The argument of "My brain can't comprehend it therefore it's wrong" is weak at best and terrible at worst.

It stems from this strange belief that all people think the same way, which is one of the most wrong things in the history of the universe.

With 7 billion humans on Earth, it's silly not to accept that there are plenty of people attracted to their siblings.

So other than your own disgust, how can you call it wrong? I think Jello is fucking nasty, but that doesn't mean there's something morally wrong with it.

Look, there's no nice way to say it so I'll say it, incest crosses the line. That's it, that's all. I have no problem with most forms of sexual relationships. If my kid was homosexual I'd have no problem with it (hell, given my family history it wouldn't even be a surprise). My kid was bisexual? So what, my best friend is as well. Identifies as a different gender then the one stamped on their birth certificate? It happens, and they are still the person I know and love. Into some kinky things I'm not? Well, that's their business and not mine.

Sexually attracted to their sibling, though, is therapy, and right away. Call me a bigot if you like, but there are some lines I just can't cross.

 

[MeChaNiZ3D]

Nope. Nope nope nope.

I don't even know why. Generally my argument is that I don't want their kids being genetically disfigured, but since that isn't a factor here, all I have is that it would be exceedingly strange and for whatever reason I don't like the prospect. Which makes me sort of a hypocrite. But fuck you, I'm the parent in this scenario.

 

[joshuaayt]

As long as they both share the feelings, I'm not exactly gonna stop them. That's not my job, as a parent- I'm supposed to inform them, make sure they know what they're doing. Not run their lives.

That said, I wouldn't stop them even if I felt I had the right; it's completely arbitrary to condemn a relationship just because both parties are related. Just another "Ew gross no go to jail" reaction people have.

So, yeah, so long as everyone's having a good time, I'm not gonna stop 'em.

 

[Sir Thomas Sean Connery]

snip
Alright, maybe I didn't chose the right words, but I do have this to ask: do YOU have a sibling? Because I just can't comprehend how someone who doesn't have some form of physiological damage can be attracted to theirs. Most relationships I can understand, but incestuous ones cross the line.

I can't answer your question as I only have male siblings and I'm straight, but I need to throw this out there:
The argument of "My brain can't comprehend it therefore it's wrong" is weak at best and terrible at worst.

It stems from this strange belief that all people think the same way, which is one of the most wrong things in the history of the universe.

With 7 billion humans on Earth, it's silly not to accept that there are plenty of people attracted to their siblings.

So other than your own disgust, how can you call it wrong? I think Jello is fucking nasty, but that doesn't mean there's something morally wrong with it.

Look, there's no nice way to say it so I'll say it, incest crosses the line. That's it, that's all. I have no problem with most forms of sexual relationships. If my kid was homosexual I'd have no problem with it (hell, given my family history it wouldn't even be a surprise). My kid was bisexual? So what, my best friend is as well. Identifies as a different gender then the one stamped on their birth certificate? It happens, and they are still the person I know and love. Into some kinky things I'm not? Well, that's their business and not mine.

Sexually attracted to their sibling, though, is therapy, and right away. Call me a bigot if you like, but there are some lines I just can't cross.

I don't think you're a bigot at all. The whole issue is murky at best and I've always felt that getting offended by this type of thing is silly. It just really fascinates the arm-chair psychologist in me when people feel something is wrong that I do not.

My point is this: What line? It "crosses the line"? I need something more than that.
Say it as mean as you want if it gets the point across. I really just want to know what the reasoning is further than "It's wrong because it is."

To admit some of my own fault, I simply cannot comprehend the idea of something being morally wrong without any reason behind it.

 

[Zontar]

I don't think you're a bigot at all. The whole issue is murky at best and I've always felt that getting offended by this type of thing is silly. It just really fascinates the arm-chair psychologist in me when people feel something is wrong that I do not.

My point is this: What line? It "crosses the line"? I need something more than that.
Say it as mean as you want if it gets the point across. I really just want to know what the reasoning is further than "It's wrong because it is."

To admit some of my own fault, I simply cannot comprehend the idea of something being morally wrong without any reason behind it.

Sorry to disappoint you, but I don't really have an answer. I just can't accept it. Maybe there is a reason for it and I just can't think of it, but there are just no words I can think of for why I can't accept it.

 

[mysecondlife]

I pull Luke and Leia. Separate them with distance of galaxy far far away.

 

[chinangel]

do guys find boobs/bottoms attractive if its a girl related to him?
when i lived with mum she banned anything which shows my boobs/bottom all because of stepdad :/

 

[[REDACTED]]

I don't know why most people are OK with incest. Are you single childs? As someone who has a sibling I find the notion disgusting. Send my non-existent kids to therapy.

No. I have an older brother, and the very thought of... grahhh... doing things with him makes me want to projectile vomit. But nausea is never a compelling moral argument.

 

[Wyatt Wilkerson]

well unlikeliness of this occurring aside i would probably keep a close eye on it and see what happens there both still pretty young so im not exactly placing money on long term success in the relationship, however i'm not a parent nor do i plan to be so my input may be a little biased towards the uninterested side of things.