Yes, I would want my child to let me know what their sexual preference was. My best friend of 5 years recently came out and told me he was gay (I had suspected it for quite some time, honestly), and I am so happy he did. I remember before he told me I always talked to him about dating girls, what he looked for in a girl, etc- stuff like that- well gee, looking back now those topics weren't fitting for him- deep inside I probably made him feel so awkward (and I feel bad about that, if I did). Him coming out to me doesn't change my view towards him one bit, I could care less if he is gay and I mean that in a good way obviously, I am very supportive of his "choice".