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Questions Kids Ask: “What Does Gay Mean?”
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When my daughter was six, she overheard me talking to another adult. One of us used the word gay. “Mom, what’s gay mean?” she quickly asked. I tried not to let the surprise show on my face.
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Lifesaving Advice for Parents of Gay Teens
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You may be the parent of a teen or young adult who recently shared with you that they experience same-sex attraction, that they’re gay or lesbian or bisexual. And you’re trying to figure out how to do the best you can with what you’ve got.
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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.
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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:
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Should Christian Parents Cancel Gay Celebrities?
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Parents, I urge you to use cultural moments to teach your kids about God’s wisdom for sexual stewardship and His love for gay people instead of canceling. Since our identity as Christians is rooted in Christ, a celebrity’s attractions are not a threat to us or to God’s design.
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Parent Conversation Starter: Gay Pride & Coming Out
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Coming out is about being fully known and fully loved; Gay Pride is, in part, about connecting to others who have shared experiences and shared history in a place that is safe and free from condemnation, shame, hiding, or fear.
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Parent Conversation Starter: What Causes Same-sex Attraction? Can Attractions Change?
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Are people born gay? What part does God play? Can sexual orientation change?
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Parent Conversation Starter: Girls & Sexuality
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Women experience sexuality differently than men; it’s not uncommon for teen girls to feel confusion or shame surrounding their sexuality.
