Articles By Emily Jager

Like discussing sex and its education with children, parents also need to talk to their gay son about their sexual orientation. To talk does not mean to discourage him from his gay orientation, but also allow him to come out of the shell. Communication is the key to bringing the gay son out of his closet and giving him a chance to ‘come out’ with his nagging problem.

Just think how you would react to the new family environment if your son or daughter brought in their girlfriend or boyfriend. You would be excited to meet them and wish well for your children. If they are invited for dinner or lunch, you would take care to be perfect and not ask the wrong questions that might offend them.

Like several heterosexual children, your gay child also would not be ready for a lecture on safe sex from his parents. But this bit of advice you cannot withhold from your gay child as more people are perishing of AIDS these days than cancer and accidents.

Much of the domestic violence that occurs from a gay relationship when your gay son is the victim is related to hate and intolerance that cause similar violence. To avoid domestic violence you should let your gay son get the freedom and acceptance he needs like anybody else.