Information for Parents of Gay Teens

Parents wonder, did I make my child gay? The answer is no.

Information for parents on how to support a gay child.

Information on the support organization Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG).

Information for parents wondering, "What kind of life will my gay child have?"

It is no surprise that support from parents is important for a gay child. A recent study confirms that positive reactions by parents of gay teens result in happier and healthier youth.

There a few different theories as to the causes of sexual orientation. Some people believe it is a natural, inborn trait while others think that sexual orientation emerges as a result of our environment. Today many people argue it is actually a combination of both.

It is definitely possible for teens to be gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. Some people are aware of a GLBT orientation from childhood. For others it is something that only emerges later in life.

A lot of people ask, "Is being gay a choice?" Most people agree that sexual orientation is not something you can choose or change.

can gay men and lesbians be parents? The answer is yes!

Though a lot of individual congregations teach that it is wrong to be gay, this view is not universal and a close reading of religious texts often shows that it is possible to be gay and a practicing Christian, Jew or Muslim.

After reading about some of the negative experiences that GLBT teens have had with their parents, a mom of a gay teen felt compelled to write in about her positive reaction to having a gay child. As she writes: "My husband and I support our son, love him unconditionally and couldn't be more proud of him."

No one should ever feel like he or she is responsible for preventing a suicide, but here are some important suicide warning signs that parents and friends of GLBT teens need to know about.