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Coming Out to Your Child


Coming Out to Your Child - Family Equality

Coming out to a child can be a rewarding and challenging experience. There is no magic recipe to follow, and many times it can be the beginning of a much ...

Coming Out: How to Tell Your Kids You Identify as LGBTQ - Parents

How to Come Out to Your Kids · When coming out to your kids, prepare for a variety of responses. · Consider the specific developmental needs of ...

My child came out as gay. Now what? - Launchpad Counseling

When your child comes out as gay, they are giving you new information about their identity that adjusts how you see them.

Coming Out to Your Kids in Midlife - Next Avenue

It's a difficult and emotional task for middle-aged parents to come out to their children. Boomers have lived through the AIDS crisis and don't have to look ...

COMING OUT TO YOUR CHILD - Family Equality

Most children. Note: This article primarily focuses on a parent/caregiver coming out to their child(ren) about their sexual orientation and discusses questions ...

Child coming out at 10 : r/Advice - Reddit

1.4K votes, 413 comments. My 10 year old daughter recently told me she is a lesbian. I was surprised because she is so young.

Parents: Quick Tips for Supporting Your LGBTQ Kids-and ... - PFLAG

Parents: Quick Tips for Supporting Your LGBTQ Kids–and YOURSELF–During the Coming-Out Process · Lead with love. · Listen with intention. · Show subtle support ...

Supporting a young person when they come out - YoungMinds

A few days after our son came out, the subject became a bit like the elephant in the room. Dad and I didn't want to bring up the subject again ...

Child coming out. : r/Mommit - Reddit

651 votes, 431 comments. My 10 year old daughter today told me she is bisexual. I asked her where she heard the word, she said she didn't ...

Coming Out: Information for Parents of LGBTQ Teens

When your child discloses their identity to you, respond in an affirming, supportive way. · Accept and love your child as they are. · Stand up for ...

Should You Come Out to Your Kids? - ESME

Studies have shown that an LGBTQ parent's self-respect, honesty, and pride speak louder than the homophobia that lurks outside your home.

“I'm Glad My Child Came Out”: Parent Perspectives

We'll share thoughts from a few parents about why they're glad their child came out of the closet, and advice they would give to other parents.

Preparing For Your Child's Coming Out - The 3D Parent

I will be sharing some tips on what to avoid when a child comes out and ways you can show your support of their decision.

How LGBTQ parents can handle coming out to their children

Bodenheimer says to frame coming-out conversations around the idea that we're deepening an understanding about each other, avoid the word “ ...

What to do when your child comes out | Minus18

Listen to their experiences and tell them you love them. There are a whole heap of ways that someone can come out about their sexuality or gender identity.

Coming out as LGBTQ+ to your child - Parent Talk - Action for Children

Overall, it is better for you and your child if you are open and honest about who you are. This will support your child to accept and value you.

Tips For Coming Out To Your Kids - Curve Magazine

LGBT-focused social worker, family therapist and writer Arlene Lev offers advice to child-proof your coming out.

My child came out at 16. Here's what I want other parents to know

My child came out at 16. Here's what I want other parents to know · Listen intently and let them speak without interruption · Thank them for ...

How To Navigate Your Kid's Coming Out - Scary Mommy

here's some advice for all you parents about navigating your own kid's coming out — a primer, if you will. Ask if you should keep this ...

10 Things To Say When Your Child Comes Out to You

1. 'I love you.' When your child first comes out to you, the most important thing you can do is remind them of your unconditional love.