2007-03-13 15:24:06 · 7 answers · asked by baseball 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Well I am glad you are being true to yourself and I am proud of you for taking this step! I would write your parents a letter saying all that you have been struggling with and how you came to this conclusion. Write how important they are to you and how much you value their support and how thankful you are that you have such "understanding parents". By saying this- you dont give them the option of whether or not they are going to be "understanding parents".
I find with very big things like this, when you are not sure what the reaction is going to be, it is very important that you write a letter. That way, you put all you feelings down on paper and they have time to refect on it before they decide to approach you. Give them time for the shock to set in and when they talk to you, perhaps they will be more careful with their words instead of yelling. Afterall, you dont want to argue with them- you want them to know how you feel, who you are, what you've been through... By writing a letter, you can do just that
2007-03-13 15:49:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know, there is such thing as "Don't ask, don't tell". Your parents didn't ask about it, so don't tell them anything.
But if you do feel the need to set everything straight, then just tell them. If you feel uncomfortable telling them this face-to-face, then write them a note or letter. You can start by saying: "Dear mom and dad, there is something that I have been meaning to tell you..." and so on. Good luck!
*sorry, I just saw that you mentioned that this question was being asked for someone else. So uh..replace all the "you" 's with "she"*
2007-03-13 23:18:59 · answer #2 · answered by Irene \m/. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not to until she's older unless she knows for sure that her parents are supportive and open minded about sexuality. Otherwise she could be just asking for abuse. It's not important to be completely honest with parents. Sexuality is a private matter and teens and adult 'children' do not have to tell their parents that they are sexually active or their sexual orientation.
If she knows it's safe to tell them and wants to, then she can just spit it out like so, "I'm gay." at the appropriate time. There's no other better way to do it.
2007-03-13 22:29:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh this is hard so well have someone else do it for you and be at someone else house while that person tell s your parents or call them but i don't think you should be near them when told because it will be a shock and they may get mad so Good luck!~!~!~
2007-03-13 23:55:48 · answer #4 · answered by lady_bug110 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the kinda bad good way: get a girl friend, (if she doesnt have one already) ,and introduse her to your parents. \
good good way: sit them down and tell them her feelings.
quick good way: when shes leaving say " yeah so im going on a date with some girl bye" or something like that. well good luck hope you find the answers your looking for.
2007-03-13 22:31:57 · answer #5 · answered by tina2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
y do u wanna let them know
juz bring her home more frequent hang out and stuff
and then be really close with her when around ur parents then they will figure out that ur gay
i don't even dare to tell my parents that i am gay
2007-03-13 22:29:40 · answer #6 · answered by astrid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Introduce them to your girlfriend. Then you wouldn't be alone and you would also have support while you were doing it. Can't predict the freak out factor though.All according how old school they are. They will love you anyway though.
2007-03-14 08:05:27 · answer #7 · answered by Dana O 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋