Freedom of speech? Isn't it early to say? As supporter as I am, as you are independent, even you feel responsible, and I'm standing neutral if I have to choose sides whether to 'fight' family if it's about support. I know it matters to both sides, but let's think this way, please don't say years are burden after you go through childhood, which parents don't react to message if it's straightforward? If I sincerely support gay rights, I don't support any person use this reason to press parents support overnight as this gay support deciding not to be discriminate. Why I say this? All parents need courage to accept if you make your decision, you sincerely believe they accept straightaway without mentally preparation? Yes, many parents will go overboard to prove, and logically some parents had started to think whether their children choose gay straight is to spite them if it didn't brought up right way. You can't push them with hard straight words, think about it, what if they convinced in subtle way when they can? accept. They want to know how serious you both are, people! childhood to adulthood 9 years straight with parents, if they don't show emotions they're not human. And of course, it depends on your stand and approach of getting message across... They are parents.