Your Child Jt Told You He's Gay. Now What? | Psychology Today

Contents:

• GAY KIDS COMG OUT YOUNGER, BUT PARENTS ASK "HOW DO YOU KNOW?"
• WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR CHILD SAYS: "I'M GAY"
• YOUR CHILD JT TOLD YOU HE'S GAY. NOW WHAT?

GAY KIDS COMG OUT YOUNGER, BUT PARENTS ASK "HOW DO YOU KNOW?"

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WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR CHILD SAYS: "I'M GAY"

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YOUR CHILD JT TOLD YOU HE'S GAY. NOW WHAT?

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