Posts tagged advice for parents of gay children
Calif. Priest Says Gay Couples ‘Enrich’ Institution of Marriage
June 3, 2013
The Rev. Ed Bacon of the 4,000-member All Saints Church in Pasadena, Calif., told Oprah Winfrey that, if same-sex marriage were to become a dominant force in the United States, the institution of marriage would be “enriched” and not crumble, as some might fear.
“So a lot of people were afraid that More >
The First Ali Forney Center Resident Graduates Law School
June 3, 2013
by Carl Siciliano
Last weekend I found myself in a gym in Portland, Oregon with tears streaming down my face. I was at Lewis & Clark Law School, at the graduation ceremony of Ksen Pallegedara, one of the first young people ever to stay at the Ali Forney Center. As I saw Ksen walk by in his cap and More >
Why Tumblr Is Perfect For The Trans Community
June 2, 2013
“If you don’t see yourself anywhere else online, come here.”
“It’s always the very expected trans narrative in the newspapers; it’s always some horror story,” says L. Garnons Williams, photographer for the savvy trans-style Tumblr blog The Test Shot, which pairs photos of a transmasculine subject More >
11 Year-Old Marcel Neergaard: Taking a Stand Against Anti-Gay Bullying (with video)
June 1, 2013
I am Marcel Neergaard, and I am 11 years old. This year I was homeschooled for sixth grade because of severe bullying. If I had gone back to public school, there is a great possibility that I would have taken my own life. That possibility would have grown if a certain bill introduced in my home More >
Being Transgender Today
June 1, 2013
Throughout history, Transgender individuals have been present, at times even revered, but today, in the United States, they struggle for visibility, protection, and acceptance even among other minorities.
With the list of states legalizing gay marriage growing and broad acceptance into pop More >
The Gay Dad Project: Opening Discussion For When A Parent Comes Out
May 31, 2013
Two strangers, Amie Shea and Erin Margolin, share a unique commonality. Both their dads came out to them as gay, late in life.
Erin Margolin, now 36, was in high school when her parents announced that they were getting a divorce—at the same time her father explained that the marriage was ending More >
Coming Out As A Gay High School Athlete
May 30, 2013
I’m gay. And I play sports.
Yet in my hick-filled town in Alberta, Canada, my best friends, teammates, and my brothers on the ice and field tell me that gay guys can’t play sports.
I don’t blame them for their ignorance because until I build up the courage to walk out of the closet with my head More >
How to Talk To Your Children About Gay Parents, By a Gay Parent
May 30, 2013
Imagine you’re at the train station, taking your kids into the city to see the Lion King. A man steps off the train, and two toddlers run up to him shouting, “Daddy! Daddy!” He gives out two hugs and about a thousand kisses and tells them how much he missed them while he was at work. You’ve More >
Gender-Bending Crime Fighter Hits Television, Stirs Up Controversy
May 29, 2013
There’s a new TV character in town, a 12-year-old-boy-turned-girl-crime-fighter on Hub‘s new children’s cartoon program, SheZow. Hub, a cable network owned by parent companies Discovery Communications and Hasbro Inc., is hoping their new superhero(ine) will bring in viewers and interest.
The Los More >
Cross Dressing In Children
May 29, 2013
Cross dressing is when children want to wear the clothes that are usually worn by the other sex. What people of each sex wear is different in different parts of the world - for example in Scotland it has been quite usual for boys to wear kilts (skirts). It also changes over time.
Sixty years or More >
10 Things You Shouldn’t Say at a Gay Wedding
May 28, 2013
Now that New York has legalized gay marriage, you might start seeing more invitations to attend same-sex marriages. Here’s how to celebrate with the wedding couple and avoid putting your foot in your mouth.
Gay weddings look a lot like straight weddings — you’ve got your ceremony and ring exchange, More >
When You Think Your Son or Daughter is Gay
May 27, 2013
If you are concerned your child is gay, I’m glad you are here. It tells me you’re trying to accept and love your child. Many parents miss this opportunity and both the parents and children suffer. I’ve experienced homosexuality from many angles and feel the way it is handled is of utmost importance More >
Why Are So Many Gay Teens Depressed?
May 27, 2013
Too often, hostile environments at school and at home make gay and lesbian adolescents depressed. Here’s how teens in the LGBT scene can find the emotional support they need.
Life is stressful for any teenager — there’s homework, after-school activities, and that all-important social scene to More >
Understanding Transgender People
May 26, 2013
Usually, kids don’t think too much about their gender. It feels normal and natural for many girls to be female and for many boys to be male. But that’s not true for everyone. Transgender people who are born as boys feel they should be female, and those who are born as girls feel they should be More >
10 Best Colleges for LGBT Students
May 26, 2013
If you identify as a part of the LGBT community, there’s a good chance that inclusion and friendliness towards LGBT students is a significant factor in selecting a college or university. Rankings for LGBT-friendly colleges are actually quite common. There are lists printed by Newsweek, The More >
Finding A Gay Teen Community In Your Area
May 25, 2013
Being a teenager isn’t easy and being a gay teen is even more difficult. It is often harder than being a straight teen because of the stigma many still attach to being gay as well as the teen often having a feeling of being alone, not knowing where to turn for support, and the social issues More >
Advice For Parents And Friends
May 25, 2013
I’ve had a lot of letters over the years from the friends and family of gay loved ones, asking how they can best help and support them. Perhaps a parent who’s not sure how to deal with their child’s recent coming out, or perhaps someone who’s worried about a gay friend who’s having problems More >
WATCH: How To Be Gay In High School
May 24, 2013
High school can be a battlefield for many teens, particularly if you’re gay.
Now, however, video blogger David Levitz, who reveals that he came out at age 11, offers his tips on how to survive high school if you’re gay on his “Stories of a Star” blog.
Levitz, who calls the four years of high school More >
The Experiences of LGBT Students in Rural and Small Town Schools
May 24, 2013
Rural lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students feel less safe, face heightened victimization and have fewer supportive resources than LGBT students in suburban and urban areas, according to Strengths and Silences: The Experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Students in More >
Helping Your Daughter Cope With Being Lesbian In Sports
May 23, 2013
Today’s tweens and teens are different. This may come as no surprise to you if you are a parent of one. What you might find surprising, however, is how much they know about some aspects of who they are at an early age, even while they struggle to figure out who they are as a whole person.
One thing More >
Coming Out May Have Mental, Physical Benefits
May 23, 2013
A new study finds that openly acknowledging one’s sexual orientation is more than just a societal question, but an action with an impact on public health.
Researchers affiliated with the University of Montreal say lesbians, gays and bisexuals (LGBs) who have “come out” have lower stress hormone More >
5 Things You Should Not Do When Your Child Tells You He is Gay
May 21, 2013
I have been blessed. I have amazing parents, amazing children, and now I have an amazing partner to share them with. When I told my mother I was gay, I was prepared for the worst. I told her over the phone because she lives more than a thousand miles away. I asked if she was sitting down, and if More >