Here’s a great excerpt from a website created by the HHS, 4parents.gov. A couple of choice notes: if your “impressionable” child is feeling gay, seek psychiatric attention immediately, inform them that such “alternative lifestyles” are not common (so your child will feel outcast), and then tell them that god will send them straight to hell for touching someone of their own sex. Man, I can’t wait to see a whole generation of totally screwed up homosexual adults in “godly” boy-girl relationships just to please their value system and their broader community. That’ll be healthy for the community! Anyway, here’s the excerpt:
Sexual orientation is an issue that has become more visible in public debate, the media, and often, in school curriculum. As such, your child is certain to hear about alternative lifestyles at some point. Since adolescents are impressionable, parents need to address the issue of sexual orientation within the context of their own value system.
* Think through your personal views on this issue before discussing it with your adolescent.
* Address this issue in an age-appropriate manner, possibly when you are discussing other sexuality issues.
* State your beliefs and values clearly and calmly.
* One of the most disarming ways to discuss issues with adolescents is to ask them what they think. Find out how much they know and understand about homosexuality and related issues and answer questions as they arise.
* Your discussions should take into account your adolescent’s awareness of alternative lifestyles as well as how common they are in your particular community
* If you believe your adolescent may be gay, or is experiencing difficulties with gender identity or sexual orientation issues, consider seeing a family therapist who shares your values to clarify and work through these issues.
