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Questions Kids Ask: “What Does Gay Mean?”
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Kids are curious and eager to learn about the world around them. Parents often welcome their queries when the questions are cute, like, “Does chocolate milk come from brown cows?” or “Why is the moon called the moon?” or “Why don’t crabs have eyebrows?” But when the questions are about sex, gender, or sexuality,…
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Lifesaving Advice for Parents of Gay Teens
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Let’s get right to it: parenting is difficult. It’s not like keeping a plant alive or caring for a puppy. Raising kids is beautiful. And painful. Fraught with joy and worry and uncertainty. In my work with parents, I’ve met many with a teen who just came out. These parents love their kids. And…
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My 7-year-old Daughter has a Crush
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At age 7 my daughter wrote a note to a girl in her class and signed it “Your Secret Admirer.” Is my daughter gay? What should I do? Many Christian parents might be tempted to assume these attractions are sexual and overreact. At such a young age, attractions probably aren’t sexual. My daughter had…
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“Mom, Can Two Boys Get Married?”
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“Mom, can two boys get married?” That query left the lips of my five-year-old son one Wednesday night as we drove home from church. Whoa, I thought, where did that question come from? Here’s the answer I gave: “In our country, the United States, two boys can get married. But as Christians, we believe…
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Should Christian Parents Cancel Gay Celebrities?
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JoJo Siwa is a 17-year-old children’s entertainer with over 12 million YouTube subscribers, most of whom are elementary school-aged children. Many Christian parents bought their daughters JoJo’s oversized bows, allowed their kids to watch JoJo’s upbeat videos, and even took their children to JoJo’s concerts. And with good reason: JoJo Siwa is one of…
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Parent Conversation Starter: Gay Pride & Coming Out
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What is Gay Pride? Why do people “come out?” What is a Christlike response? Many parents don’t know how to respond when their kids come out or when their kids want to connect with gay culture; most fear that any connection to any part of gay culture is inherently evil. But coming out is…
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Parent Conversation Starter: What Causes Same-sex Attraction? Can Attractions Change?
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Get familiar with the topic Topic Summary: Are people born gay? What part does God play? Can sexual orientation change? Parents, read this article about gay people and the Holy Spirit. As you read, pause and reflect on the following questions: Initiate conversation: ask good questions With your deepened understanding of the topic, initiate conversation with…
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Parent Conversation Starter: Girls & Sexuality
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Get familiar with the topic Women experience sexuality differently than men; it’s not uncommon for teen girls to feel confusion or shame surrounding their sexuality. Parents, read Lindsey Snyder’s blog post titled “Kiss the Girl.” As you read, pause and reflect on the following questions: Initiate Conversation: ask good questions With your deepened understanding of female…
