Archive for the ‘Sexual Orientation’ Category

Gay Teen Sex Talk (2012-1-16)

A Gay Teen Sex Talk? Yeah, it’s the same, but different and the key thing to know is…where it’s the same. 
When you figure out, or your teen tells you that they’re gay, there may be some concern about the way you’re supposed to deliver the good ole sex talk. Maybe you didn’t think of [...]

But, I Don’t Want You To Be Gay (2011-12-27)

Can I change my teen’s sexual orientation if they aren’t completely an adult?
The short answer is no. Can someone change yours? Too much money and time has been spent on trying to do what is the equivalent of trying to make a Black person White or even ironically a straight person Gay. One of [...]

Do You Love A Gay Teen? (2011-12-21)

Growing up with a certain view of the world can be a hard thing to break especially when it makes you choose between your religion and your teen.
This is especially challenging when your teen does something that challenges the teachings of that religion. Somehow parents whose children have committed a crime or stolen do [...]

How Can You Possibly Know Your Bi? (2010-9-6)

A distraught Dad says to his son, “How could you possibly know you’re a bisexual? How could you possibly know you love this person?” His son’s eyes are completely empty. He has spent the morning in class crying for no particular reason. It turns out he does this a lot. He has used his arm [...]

I’m Gay But…I’m Just Like You (2010-3-5)

The comedian Dennis Miller has this joke, “Why hate you for being of a certain race, there are so many other reasons to hate you.” True in general we want to try and spread the love and not the hate, but he makes a good point about the heterogeneity or diversity within ethnic groups. The [...]

I Think My Teen Is Gay (2009-11-5)

Your son doesn’t seem to like sports and spends a lot of time to himself. He doesn’t seem to show any interest in dating any gender how much more the opposite gender. You start to wonder if your teen is gay.
 
What do you do? You can confront your teen and force them to tell you, [...]

Gay Teen: A Parent Introductory Guide (2009-9-4)

What does it mean when your teen tells you they’re gay? If you’re like any other parent, you’re going to have questions like, “Well, how do you know you’re gay?” “How will you have a family?” and “What about your safety?” or you may just deny it and be very angry.
 
If your teen has told [...]