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My parents are unaware of my sexuality. I thought once I might tell my mother, but she waxes on and on about how homosexuality is a "sinful choice" and how sad she is about people condemning themselves. I think this is a way for her to feel better about herself for her own perceived shortcomings.

I guess ignorance is the word here. That's how many people would react to things that they don't know or fear.

It was an almost similar situation for myself. But when I finally came out, it became a normal thing to my parents once they understood what it means to be gay and how I am still their son.