Guest Guest Posted April 8, 2023 Report Share Posted April 8, 2023 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve5380 Posted April 8, 2023 Report Share Posted April 8, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123ZZZ Posted April 8, 2023 Report Share Posted April 8, 2023 Think you should tell your son that you love him no matter what And support him as well as ask him to be happy for being himself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G_M Posted April 8, 2023 Report Share Posted April 8, 2023 3 hours ago, Guest Guest said: 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? KNN! Fucking Guest ! Stop taking others' post as yours! My Son Might Be Gay. What Should I Say to Him? There's a reason he hasn't come out to you yet. By Dave HolmesPUBLISHED: APR 14, 2017 Making your way through this cruel, confounding, ever-changing world is difficult. Something make you anxious this week, or any week? Lay it on me at askdaveholmes@gmail.com. I'm here to help you minimize the damage you will necessarily inflict on the world just by being alive. So, what's your problem? 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 This thread will be locked! Steve5380 1 http://www.facebook.com/gachimuchi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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