how to cope if child thinks he's bisexual?

Answer 1

I'm not sure what you have to cope with; if he's bisexual, then he is. You shouldn't treat him any differently than if he were heterosexual or homosexual. Looking at it from the point of view of your interests, it seems to me you've got the best of both worlds if you can play your cards right: he can experiment with same-sex friendships when he's young (and thus you don't have to worry about an unwanted pregnancy) whereas he won't have totally cut off the idea of having a family and giving you grandkids later in life.

Answer 2

By loving and supporting the child emotionally, being open to hear their concerns and fears, offering advice only when asked for. What's to cope with? Just be a good parent to the child. Why would you want to harm your child with anything less?

Answer 3

You cope? Because I don't think it's really about you.

I really can't tell your child how to live and see his life. It's just something he has to figure out for himself. All I can say is be there emotionally for him...he's at a confusing time in his life.

Answer 4

need to get in a support group, get own line an talk toother kids that are going threw this problemn, i pray it all turns out for the best, because if he is his life will be alot of drama for his family an friends stick by himn are her, no matter how it turns out love them . there is a movie called own life time tonight called a girl like me a story of gwen araujo, its how to cope bein different , about a boy that wants to be a girl , its not the same as what your asking but it might help to watch it its own life time at 8 , good luck

Answer 5

Be supportive and let your child know that you will love him no matter what. Encourage him to NEVER lie to anyone he will be in a serious relationship with about who or what he is, even though that may take a while to figure out.

Answer 6

How old is he? 9? 16? 29? Has he acted on his feeling with men, woman, or both yet?

I'll assume he is under 18 and over 12...

It's hard but you are going to have to accept it. He may decide he is not but he may decide he is. THis is a critical time in his life - support him...I'm NOT sayign encourage him, I'm saying support him. Be there; don't be square!

Answer 7

just let it go. they will explore and discover their sexuality and by the time you believe they are sure, you should be too, and it'll be easier to accept. Time is the best, when they bring home their love you'll know one way or the other, and coping won't be an issue.

Answer 8

find out why the child thinks that in the first place, how old is the child. something else might be going on for the child to be thinking about their sexuality.

Answer 9

cope? is it really the end of the world? the best thing you can do for your child is to BE THERE FOR HIM. tell him that you're going to be there when he needs to talk and don't judge him or try to convince him (or yourself) that it's "just a phase." educate him on the dangers of unprotected sex.

Answer 10

I am sure this is very confusing for your child as well. Just be supportive. If you haven't given the talk give it now. Most importantly don't judge them, always always let them know they can come to you for anything.