Hello :)
I'm not a parent - I'm a 15 year old boy, so I probably shouldn't be on here lol.
I figure this is probably the best place to ask this, so.
I was outed to my parents by a woman in my school who my parents were talking to about an issue I had with one of my teachers. Their reaction was not the best, to be honest.
They were angry at me for not telling them, and told me it was just a phase, that I was too young to know (I was 13 or 14 at the time) and other things along these lines.
I am quite happily out with my friends and people in my school, they've all been wonderfully supportive.
Firstly, I would urge all parents reading this to not react in the way mine did (for obvious reasons) and to not say (as mine did) that you want grandchildren. I can understand parents' desire for grandchildren, but having gay kids does not mean you won't have any. :)
Secondly, I'm not really sure if my parents know that I'm gay -I think they still think it was just a phase or something. I'm intending to bring it back up with them at a later date. What do you think would be the best way to do this?
Thank you :) x
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Marshmallow2166 · 04/07/2011 00:19
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