hello every one, my Son is a homosexual, and Iam very happy for him, but every one at this school is not helping the matter, he come home crying almost every day.. and the other day our house got "TPED" just because hes a homosexual, what I do?
are there any grops or camp he can do to where they wont judge and he can find friends and help?
2006-12-28 08:54:16 · 10 answers · asked by Helan S 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Look for your nearest PFLAG group, that's Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. It will help you to understand and support him. Especially his rights in this world.
PFLAG
http://www.pflag.org/
Just look for a local chapter! Good luck!
2006-12-28 09:02:54 · answer #1 · answered by AdamKadmon 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately kids will pick on each other for just about any reason. Because of your child's sexuality he's in a worse situation. Start taking him to LGBT youth groups in your area. PFLAG is everywhere and if they can't help, they'll probably know of a group in your area that can. Also, make sure the school has sexual orientation in it's anti-harassment policy and that it is being enforced. If you find the kids that TPed the house, press vandalism charges. Let people know that you will not let your child be harassed and find safe groups for your child to be around.so that he accepts himself for who he is and isn't afraid to be himself.
2006-12-28 22:39:58 · answer #2 · answered by carora13 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, the first thing to say is kudos for you for supporting your son through this and being tolerant. You're a much-needed rock for him.
Also, be glad that these days that there's plenty you can do for him and that there a more laws on his side. If you haven't reported the toilet paper incident to the police, do so. Have you gone to speak to the school principal about that is going on? More and more school boards these days have anti-discrimination laws that cover sexual orientation, so they have to follow them. Also check to see if your son's school has a GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance). If not, suggest that your son start one. He can do so with the straight and gay friends he has already plus a supportive teacher (Most GSA's require a teacher present). This way, he'll have a support network while at school. You can also look up the GLSEN (The Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network) website to get more information. For good measure, I'd also investigate where a gay youth group would be in your area that your son can go to. Just look up "Gay Youth" and the city or state you live in a search engine to find out. The more support your son has in and out of school, the better. For your own benefit, I would find out if there's a PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) in your area. This way, you'll meet other parents of gay kids who are going through the same thing you are and ask them for advice or support.
2006-12-28 17:30:29 · answer #3 · answered by Megosophy 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, PFLAG is the best organization for both you and your son.
Here's the national website: http://pflag.org/
You might check out these websites/organizations as well:
http://www.gayteens.org/ (Gay Teen Resource center)
http://gaystudentcenter.student.com/
(Part of the "Student Center" online community for high school & college students as well as all around teen center)
http://life.familyeducation.com/teen/sexuality/36545.html
(Understanding your gay teenager)
These are some great places to start.
Hope these help!
2006-12-28 17:18:10 · answer #4 · answered by DEATH 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's PFLAG, as above, and there may also be other groups in your area specifically for youth. Pflag can probably refer you to other services in the area.
2006-12-28 21:14:10 · answer #5 · answered by Atropis 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just be there for him hes going through alot, Iam glad you under stand him! try your local community centre, Iam sure they will be able to help your son, and as for the tp, call the cops that's the best you can do.
2006-12-28 17:04:45 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
just be there for him, you are probably doing your best. its great that your there to support him. join PFLAG like the first two answerers recomended, they have lots of information.
2006-12-28 17:16:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
i think your awesome for being so supportive. he needs friends that he can talk to. try to find a gay youth grope.
2006-12-28 18:56:35 · answer #8 · answered by joe s 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
u shuld join PFLAG and they can help you find things for him also.
2006-12-28 17:04:27 · answer #9 · answered by Tony 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Make him join NAMBLA
2006-12-28 17:08:32 · answer #10 · answered by teh @nn0y3d kItteh (^_^) 3 · 0⤊ 5⤋