How to Accept That Your Child is Gay, Lesbian or Bisexual
If your child comes out to you, how you react matters. We turned to experts to learn more about what to say and how to offer support to your LGBTQ+ kid. We were sitting at the curb at the Philly Pride Parade, right in front of the judging stand. Me, my daughter, my dear friend B, and her two daughters, K and R. My Daughter Says She Is Gay
Your child has just come out to you as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. What should you do?. Last Updated: February 24, References. Hansen has professional interests in social justice and gender and sexual diversity. My 10
Last week my daughter told me she was gay." This must have been the first time this dear lady let herself say the words out loud, because her sobs became uncontrollable. What do we do first? Mike Haley. What to Do—and Not Do—If Your Child Comes Out to You
I found out my 10 year old daughter (11 in 3 months) told her two best friends she is a lesbian. One friend is a boy who's been her best friend since they were 3 and the other is her best girlfriend. Posted March 3, For straight parents, having a child reveal that he is gay can be a jolt. 
What to Do When Your Child Says
My 12 yr old daughter has said she is gay. As a family we have always been very open about there being no stigma. Posted April 18, Reviewed by Jessica Schrader. When parents learn that their child is gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender , they can experience a range of emotions.
Your Child Just Told You He's Gay. Now What?
Nothing that a parent can do makes a child gay or straight. Most gay children come from homes with straight parents and many positive straight role models. Old Freudian theories that children become gay because of poor relationships with their fathers, or over-involved relationships with their mothers, have been completely debunked. .
If Your Child Says "I'm Gay"
My 15 year old told me that she was bisexual and I really didn't understand and started to ask what did I do and why was she acting like this. I must have done something or said something, but these articles really slowed me down. .
My child came out as gay. Now what? — LaunchPad Counseling
Support your daughter as she shares she's gay with guidance on listening, validating feelings, and fostering open communication. .