Gay Parenting Support Group
Gay parenting has been an important issue over the past few years. Over 34% of lesbian mothers have at least one child residing in their home and 22% of gay men have at least one child living with them. Together there are 6 to 10 million gay parents that are caring for between 6 and 14 million children.
My son has just told me he is gay.My husband and I are fine about it .My problem is how to tell my 8 year old daughter.I don`t know if I should put off telling her until she is a bit older or tell her now.
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I think now is as good of time as any. It will only be a big deal if you make it a big deal. In my opinion I would sit down and talk to her. Ask her if she knows what being gay is. Ask her what that means to her. Let her ask you questions about it. Most of all you should assure her that it's a natural healthy relationship just like you and your husbands. I know it's a hard subject to approach with a child, but kids can surprise you. Good Luck!
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Thank-you jp0724 .I have now explained to my daughter about the brother being gay and she is ok with this.She asked lots of questions which I asked as best I could .The only major problem we have is when other peolpe say think about her brother which upsets her.I have told her that not everyone will feel the same way about her brother being gay however should change what she thinks of him.
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my brother and sisters know i am gay, my family is pretty religious as well......but i have noticed with the younger generation, that they are much more accepting and find homosexuality much more of a norm than, say grandparents do...
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