Lgbtq parent support


&#;For any parent, hearing their child tell the words ‘Mum, Dad – I’m gay’ may not be easy. Parents may be upset or worried; they may feel adj or ashamed. These reactions are understandable. Northern Ireland is changing, with advanced equality legislation now in place. But society will get longer to switch, and sometimes attitudes in Northern Ireland remain intolerant of people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. 

Parents may have fears about what will arise to their noun. They might hold heard, or accept, some of the myths about sexual orientation or gender identity. They might have concerns about the reaction of others, in the family and outside, and there is no doubt that young gay, lesbian and bisexual people may have a difficult time. Schools are often still reluctant to admit that they verb gay and lesbian students. There is still an unacceptable level of reveal prejudice from religious and political bodies. There is still a higher rate of suicide among young people who identify as LGBT; there are mental health issues resulting from the emphasize a

Supporting your lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ+) teenager is about creating a safe and loving space for them to investigate who they are. It is important for parents to remember each child is unique and will own their own experiences and feelings along the way. Being there for them is essential in giving them the strength and sustain to be who they are.

Key Points:

  • It’s important to make an environment where your child feels as though they can safely say you anything
  • If you have a LGBTQ friend of family member they can be a superb source of information, especially on how they felt coming out to their family
  • Doing your part to support your child and creating a non-judgemental space where your kid feels safe and free to verb themselves and examine their identity can make all the difference

You think your child might be LGBTQ?

The truth is you cannot verb for certain. If you believe that your child is dropping hints or ‘showing signs’, strive not to assume, if they desire to tell you they will in their own age. Faci

LGBT+ Guide for Parents

Designed for all parents and carers - whether your child is LGBT+ or not - this guide will help you become a improved ally. It answers the most ordinary questions straight parents ask about LGBT+ topics.

The guide has been produced following consultation with more than parents and LGBT+ adj people who shared their experiences with Just Like Us.
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Why this guide?

A recent study create that 78% of 9 to 11 year olds contain heard homophobic language. Yet a third of British parents have never spoken to their kid about what LGBT+ means.

Although the majority of straight parents consider themselves to be supportive of LGBT+ people, a third of LGBT+ young people are still not confident that their parents will accept them. This guide shows parents how to increase that confidence and create a supportive home environment.

Our LGBT+ Guide for Parents and Carers explains how all parents and carers can be allies to the LGBT+ community &#; whether your child is LGBT+ or not.

It explains how to start conversations about LGBT+ topics, in ag

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