Are you wondering if your son or daughter is gay?
You’re not sure, but you’re wondering…
Is my child gay?
Whether it’s your son who seems to be acting in feminine ways, or wanting to play with dolls, or wear eye makeup…
Or your daughter wants to dress in boy’s clothes, or seems to spending a lot of time with one particular female friend with the door shut a lot….
As a parent, you might feel insecure about how to handle the thoughts about whether your child is gay or not.
Here are some thoughtful tips for how to take care of yourself, and your child, if you think he or she might be gay:
First tip: Don’t Panic!!
Second tip: Don’t Panic!!
Seriously. There’s no need to panic.
As you’ll read in the full article by SelfGrowth, you’ll see that it’s natural for kids to experiment with what it means to be a boy or a girl. And panicking is not going to help the situation.
After you read through the first 2 tips with the explanations for why there’s no need to panic, you’ll find this important tip:
Educate yourself. You should know: Homosexuality is not considered an illness or defect. Sexual and gender identity seems to be something we’re born with, not something created by “bad parenting” or “poor morals.” There are GLBT people in all professions, cultures, religions, and walks of life. With support from family, friends, and community, GLBT youth grow up to be as happy and healthy as their heterosexual peers.
Note: GLBT stands for Gay Lesbian Bisexual or Transgendered
You’ll also find a 4th tip in the article about getting support so that you can talk with other parents who are either wondering if their child is gay, or their child has already come out as being gay.
The most important thing is that you love your child.
Have you or someone you’ve known wondered if their child was gay? How did you (or they) handle it?
Help! I Think My Kid Might Be Gay [SelfGrowth]
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