I just read my son's diary. I am scared for his safety?

I laughed at this. Not because what it contains, but because my partner thinks the same way. My partner has a BDSM fetish (Even though I will not attempt it). It appears to be only one of two things:

Clear as Day-Light BDSM Fetish

or worse:

Satanism

I'm openly gay, Methodist and I'd hate to say that evil "S" word, but look at both possibilitys. I would just confront him about it but make it lean on his side of control for the conversation then take back the reigns to get the information you need. My Partner is an Athiest and I'm a Methodist but BDSM Bottom's normally refer to their Top partner's as 'Master' but if he's been writing for years, then it might be more than BDSM.

I'm not gonna be mean about this, just blunt. What your son is talking about is his future husband. He has no idea who it will be, but the reason he was calling him his "master" is because he is a bottom. Simple as that. There is absolutely no risk, he just wants to being dominated and controled. This is probably a shock to you, but it is the truth. However, you have absolutely nothing to worry about. Don't mention it to him, he will get really angry. Now all you have to do is wait for him to bring home a boyfriend, then tell you he got proposed to, then support him at his wedding:) But honestly, nothing is wrong. Calm down.

If this is a true story, then why did you come to us instead of seeking a psychologist if you're really concerned about it? We might have varying knowledge in a variety of areas from academics or personal experience, but a large majority are not mental health professionals. I'm not saying there's something wrong with your son, but a psychologist can interpret these things. sheesh

You have a right to be concerned. This shouldn't be his mindset. He shouldn't be thinking of himself as property. I say you do something about it. Get him help. No one should be treated like property or want to be property. He might hate you for interfering with his life goal (not sure what to call this), but he could get himself into serious danger. He could run into someone who will abuse him, hurt him, neglect him, or possibly kill him. I don't know much about these kinds of relationships, but it mentality doesn't seem right. I say talk to a professional person like a therapist, psychiatrist, or anyone in this field and see what they think first. Hope this helped!

Wow! You should be ashamed of yourself for snooping through your son's private and personal writing. This was just plain wrong and something that you will have to live with. Now, how will you use this to help your son change directions? That is the tough question because this theme needs to be dealt with...but how do you tell him that you invaded his privacy? Maybe you don't tell him that you read his diary but you cannot tell him that you know. How can you start the conversations?

It sounds like you are a loving parent looking for help....so it might be helpful to find a DVD that breaches this theme or a book that does so. This may bring you to a place ro start the conversation of how and why people choose ro engage in master/slave behavior. The only film scene I can remember is in the movie Nine to Five where the secretaries tie up the boss and place him in a slave scenario. I know there are many other films that use this theme, maybe even some episodes of CSI or Law & Order. Do your research and do it quickly.

Or maybe you just openly tell him what and how you know as you beg for forgiveness. Breaking a trust like this can be a difficult thing to forgive, but it is not impossible, after all you love your son and I think you support his sexuality and will support him however you can.

Tell him how much you love him and value your relationship and your ability to do things together. If he engages in this type of relationship, he may be banned from seeing you. Study up on the theme, as it sounds like he has.

I wish you the best of luck.

Sounds like hes into BDSM

Once hes 18, he can do what he likes. Pehaps he likes being a slave. You do realise, dont you, that in a slave-master relationship, its really the slave who is in control, the master is only outwardly the one in control.

maybe hes in a relationship with a teacher

obvious troll is obvious.

Ask him about it

is your son gay?