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Homosexuality among teens

Homosexuality among teens has emerged as one of the biggest headache for parents. At times, they find it difficult to move on or to deal with it. Teens are always under tremendous amount of sexual pressure, stress and anxiety. They plunge into the world of sex with little understanding of their orientation, whether they are straight, gay or lesbian. Though kids hardly reveal their sexual orientation to their parents, yet the latter can get a jolt after coming to know about their child is gay or lesbian. Parents are expected to tackle it in a way that would enable them to promote a friendly and easy relationship with their kids. They can count on the following points to make things easier and smoother for kids.

‘Accept’ your child

The news of your child’s sexual orientation might come as a shock. Prevent your emotions and reactions getting fluttered at the same time. Teens spend most of their time outside home and get influenced by a lot of factors. Thus, parents need to take the truth in a positive manner. Teens fear revealing truth might jeopardize their relationship with parents. Parents should not be judgmental and should keep a tab on their reactions. This might allay fear of isolation and abandonment among teens.

Educate and inform yourself

Most often, parents are found uninformed regarding homosexuality. Parents should admit it openly in case they are unaware of it. Further, they can ease it off by asking their young teenage kid to act as their ‘teacher’. This will break the ice and make kids comfortable in discussing this issue in a ‘fear free’ manner.

Be clear about what to do and say

Maintain a cool and calm composure. Tell your kids nothing has changed and nothing can change. Impart your message clearly that his/her sexual orientation would not hamper anything between you and your kid. Treat your concerns with a tinge of reassurance and don’t feel as if the entire world has fallen apart.

Take assistance from concerned organizations

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbian and Gays (PFLAG) are one of the leading organizations that offer a helping hand towards the concerned. Another reliable source for help, information and support is American Psychological Association. They provide vital recommendations for several useful books as well as therapists for consultation.

Adopt a simple and casual approach

Parents need to understand that homosexuality is nothing abnormal or un-natural. It might clash against the pre defined set of social norms and regulations, yet it’s a state of one’s mind. Parents should try to understand their kid’s psychological state and control themselves from bursting out or exhibiting volatile reactions.

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