How do you support your son when he comes out?
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How do you support your son when he comes out?
What to Do (and Not Do) When Your Child Comes Out to You
- DON’T Ignore it.
- DON’T Say you “knew all along.”
- DON’T Tell them “this is just a phase.”
- DON’T Use religion to shame them.
- DO Tell them you believe and love them, and thank them for telling you.
- DO Ask about what kind of support they need.
Can kids support Lgbtq?
Families can support their child’s LGBT identity even when they feel uncomfortable or when they think being gay or transgender is wrong. In fact, over time, most parents, families, and caregivers become less rejecting and more supportive of their LGBT children.
What is the I in the Lgbtqia+?
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender
LGBT/Full name
How can I help my LGBT teen?
How to Support Your Child
- Affirm who they are with love.
- Listen with intention.
- Show subtle support.
- Support your child’s self-expression.
- Stand up for your child when they are mistreated.
How do you support a teen who just came out?
Dos and don’ts when your child comes out to you
- do express love and support for your child’s feelings or choice.
- do insist on respect within the family.
- do maintain open and honest communication with your teenager.
- don’t refuse to accept them as they are, or behave in an unkind or disrespectful way.
Is it OK to force a child to eat?
Forcing, pressuring, or yelling at a child to eat doesn’t help the situation. Once they become upset or start crying, any chance of them eating goes out the window. So while you may want to encourage eating, don’t put too much pressure on them.
What happens if your child comes out to you as LGBTQ?
Though the risk of rejection may be less if your parents also identify as LGBTQ, the potential is still there. So if your child comes out to you, or a friend’s child comes out to them, there are plenty of things you can do (and some things you should definitely not do) to best support your child.
How do you deal with a religious child who is LGBTQ?
DON’T Use religion to shame them. If your family is religious, chances are your kid is already carrying some shame and conflict between their identity and their religious upbringing. Prove them wrong by learning about the world of LGBTQ religious followers and leaders who welcome people with all different sexualities and gender identities.
How many people know someone who is LGBTQ?
Other research shows that eight in ten people in the U.S. personally know someone who is LGB, and one in three people know someone who is transgender. In other words, although it may not appear so, there are LGBTQ people everywhere, and there are supportive families and allies everywhere, too. You are not alone in this process.
How do you deal with being a transgendered person?
Own it, apologize, move on, and work to do better next time. Visit pflag.org/glossary to get started. Remember that you’re not alone. According to the Williams Institute, there are more than eight million self-identified LGB people in the U.S., and approximately 1.4 million people who identify as transgender.