is it appropriate to tell your parents your gay when your a minor?

Answer 1

Yes. I hope your parents are tolerant. Good luck.

Answer 2

No I don't think it is appropriate....I think as a minor you hear a lot of different things and in the world we live in and are exposed to you can get confused...Maybe that is not the case, but still I believe that it is something that should wait....Talk to a counsellor talk to friends be sure about it...Telling your parents your sexual orientation is big thing..and well as a minor you have to live with them....so before telling them something that will change everything....be sure....be prepared.....

Answer 3

This is a touchy subject. My son came out to me when he was only 15. At first I was kind of shocked, but heck, hes my baby. There is nothing that my children could do to make me not love them less than I do now.
Reality, not all parents are this way. I have looked at my children as blessings, and am grateful for them. Some parents I know feel as thought their children are their own personal belongings.
If I was your parent I would be proud of your courage in this matter. (in my opinion thats how a parent should act).
Try hinting to them first, find out how they feel about anyone being gay ( a lot of times parents know, before you tell them. I did). If they are cool with anyone being gay, sit them down and tell them.

Answer 4

It is appropriate to tell your parents when you are ready to become sexually active. If you are scared, talk to a trusted adult friend first. They might be able to mediate when you are ready to tell your parents.

They may ask you how you know already that you are gay and if you are sure... its ok to point out to them that they probably knew by elementary school that they were interested in the opposite sex.

Answer 5

Sure, but based on my experience (with my parent's), waiting until I was in a relationship made the telling easier, rather than just volunteering the information out of the blue. But only you know your parents and what their reactions might be, so go with your gut instincts. Good luck.

Answer 6

One of my high school friends told his parents when he was 16, and by the time he was to the age when most people come out, his parents had already accepted it. They weren't happy about it at first, but at least he was able to spend his college years dealing with things besides telling everyone.

Another story--I have a relative who came out in his mid-20's, and later changed his mind and got married, and now there are people who just won't forget about it, which I imagine makes him pretty unhappy about the whole thing.

Answer 7

It's never inappropriate to turn to your parents. I'm sure there will be a wide range of emotions from all three of you. I suspect they be shocked .at first(or not) but keep the dialog goingare.
Being Gay doesn't change the fact you are their child whom they love with all their hearts. Hold your head high you are a wothwhile human being. Best of Luck

Answer 8

Appropriate? Sure. Safe? Not necessarily. Many people wait until they are financially independant if they think their parents may react badly.

Answer 9

Yeah, sure, why wouldn't it be? It may not be easy, but it's healthy and appropriate. Need help? Look for a PFLAG chapter in your area (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays).

Answer 10

it can be but should never be required.

generally minors are in a period of change, where they are growing tremendously physically and mentally. It is very common to be confused and curious. It can take time to know where you stand. Do not be in a hurry to label yourself and if you do, never think that you can't change and be something else. It is all part of growing up.

Good luck!

Answer 11

When you're a minor your parents need to know such an important aspect of your life.