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I have a 17-year-old son, and I am fairly sure he is gay. He is not out, although I don't know if he might be to any close friends. What's hardest for me as his dad is that I know that this time of life can be confusing and frustrating to any kid, and I only know the experience of a straight guy. I can't imagine how much harder or more complicated it must be for him. I would love to be able to be more supportive of him, but I certainly am not going to confront him. What advice do you have for the family of someone who hasn't yet come out?

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I think that at this stage, the best you can do is to show a liberal, progressive attitude towards sexual orientations.  Like condemning homophobia, supporting homosexuality as being inborn and natural, and opposing any religious idea that homosexual acts are sinful.   This is the mentality of any straight man who is free of bigotry and prejudices.

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I have a 17-year-old son, and I am fairly sure he is gay. He is not out, although I don't know if he might be to any close friends. What's hardest for me as his dad is that I know that this time of life can be confusing and frustrating to any kid, and I only know the experience of a straight guy. I can't imagine how much harder or more complicated it must be for him. I would love to be able to be more supportive of him, but I certainly am not going to confront him. What advice do you have for the family of someone who hasn't yet come out?

 

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My Son Might Be Gay. What Should I Say to Him?

There's a reason he hasn't come out to you yet.

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Dave,

I have a 17-year-old son, and I am fairly sure he is gay. He is not out, although I don't know if he might be to any close friends. What's hardest for me as his dad is that I know that this time of life can be confusing and frustrating to any kid, and I only know the experience of a straight guy. I can't imagine how much harder or more complicated it must be for him. I would love to be able to be more supportive of him, but I certainly am not going to confront him.

Since your column a couple of weeks ago was advice for coming out to your family, my related question is: What advice do you have for the family of someone who hasn't yet come out?

Many thanks,

Mark

 

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