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Amy Dickinson Amy Dickinson writes the syndicated advice column, “Ask Amy,” which is carried in over newspapers and read by an estimated 22 million readers daily. Email askamy@amydickinson. Five years ago, he came out to me as gay. I wanted Jack to have a traditional life. 'Ask Amy' Advice Columnist Tells Parent Pressuring Gay Son To
Dear Amy: I recently discovered that my son, who is 17, is a homosexual. We are part of a church group and I fear that if people in that group find out they will make fun of me for having a gay child. Join the HuffPost Community. Membership connects you to a movement of readers who believe good journalism builds a better world. Best of letters
Dickinson's advice comes on the heels of a growing awareness about the dangers of gay conversion therapy, and moves to make the practice illegal in a number of states after it was outlawed in California and New Jersey. "Pressuring your son to change his sexuality is wrong," Dickson tells the parent, before directing them to some PFLAG resources. Five years ago, he came out to me as gay. I wanted Jack to have a traditional life. Ask Amy
Amy Dickinson, known as Ask Amy, answers a question from a mom who thought she was OK with her son being gay but when she sees him in person with his boyfriend, realizes she's not as supportive. Dear Readers: Today I hope you will enjoy a rerun of two of the most infuriating questions I have ever published slightly edited for space. Dear Amy: I recently discovered that my son, who is 17, is a homosexual. 
Parent won't accept having a gay son
The mother of a gay son isn't quite ready to be the mom who goes to gay pride parades with her son. Five years ago, he came out to me as gay. I wanted Jack to have a traditional life.
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Advice columnist Amy Dickinson answers her readers' questions in this May 12, edition of Ask Amy. . 
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Ask Amy: My son won’t stop being gay; I think he’s trying to spite me In today's Ask Amy column, Amy Dickinson responds to a parent who does not approve of their son's homosexuality. .
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Ask Amy: Gay daughter should ask parents about unequal treatment Dear Betrayed: You could teach your son an important lesson by changing your own sexuality to show him how easy it is. .