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However, many parents come to realise their young person can live a full life no different from their other children, including having a successful career, a committed relationship and children if that is what they want. Sometimes parents feel the hopes and dreams they held for their child are now lost - to see them in a happy relationship with their own family. They might feel embarrassed and anxious about the reactions of family members or friends. It may challenge their values and beliefs, especially some religious or cultural beliefs. Some parents might feel shocked, confused, disappointed, guilty or angry. Others might need time to adjust, but are happy their young person trusts them enough to share this part of themselves. Some parents may have wondered about it and be pleased they can now talk openly. When your child ‘comes out’ to youĮach parent has their own way of reacting when their child discusses their sexuality or ‘comes out’ as same-sex attracted. Your young person is not likely to tell you they are same-sex attracted and risk your rejection if they are not sure. Some teenagers struggle with fear and confusion before they are even able to admit it to themselves. In the teenage years many work out what they are going to do about it. Some say they have known all their lives. If your young person tells you they are same-sex attracted it is likely they have thought about it for a long time. The concept of who we are develops from early childhood. Exploring sexuality and how they feel about others is one of the things young people work out during this time. Changes in the brain and hormones bring about many physical, sexual and emotional changes. Moving from childhood into adolescence is a time of great change for young people and their families. Transgender or intersex matters are not the focus of this Guide as the issues can be quite different. The term ‘same-sex attracted’ is used to refer to all of these. This guide focusses on young people who are lesbian, gay or bisexual. It is important that parents help them work things out in a safe and supportive environment where they feel valued and loved for who they are.
For some, working out their feelings towards others and whether they are gay, lesbian or bisexual might be an extra pressure to deal with.Īll children and young people want to feel accepted and that they belong regardless of their sexuality. Young people are working out who they are and dealing with relationships and sexuality. The teenage years can bring lots of change for children and parents. Government of SA - Young People who are Gay, Lesbian or Bisexual