my mom and dad always discriminate gays and say there is something way wromg with them. im bi and i REALLY want ppl 2 know but im scared ppl will make fun of me and my parents wont tlk 2 me... i mean im only 16, but im scared! what should i do?
2007-11-27 07:21:53 · 8 answers · asked by TYL3R! 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
If you already know what their attitude is, the smart thing to do is to wait until you're a bit older and hopefully out on your own, at least off to college.
2007-11-27 08:18:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
16 is quite a young age to have to accept some of the hassle that will come your way if you tell people you are bi or gay. If you feel you're up to it, then go ahead and tell people. Otherwise hold on for a while until you feel more confident in yourself and other people's opinions will matter less.
Maybe tell a close friend or school counsellor, or someone else in your family you are very close to.
If your parents are really anti gay, then waiting until you are 18 (or whatever the age for majority is in your country) is probably better. That way you are legally your own person.
It's a tough situation to be in. Most of us grow up "behind enemy lines" subjected to negative comments about gay people. It will get easier with time. Quite often, people who we think are quite anti turn out to be supportive and embarrassed by the things they've said.
2007-11-27 07:34:50 · answer #2 · answered by thatgaybloke 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh Baby, you are between a rock and a hard place. Is there anyone in your family you *can* talk to? An aunt or someone you really trust to keep your secret to whom you can confide in and who can help you? I understand your fears and the first poster is correct that if you have any worries about your folks you shouldn't tell them until you can support yourself; but you also need to take some stress off yourself.
Let's see what some of our Wise Gentlemen have to say...
2007-11-27 07:30:53 · answer #3 · answered by Mama Otter 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I never had a chance to tell my parents. I was outted by a couple of family members. I was just about your age at the time. Start by coming out to your close friends. Work from there first.
2007-11-27 07:28:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hunny people always going to make fun just to make themselves to look better. With your parents let them discriminate because they don't know the true us so tell them if they do not like it then they will get over it so live loud and proud ok hunny
2007-11-28 00:41:52 · answer #5 · answered by loverboi1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your going to tell them make sure it is what you want to do. Usually being bisexuall is like a period where you are experementing beteween the two sexs to see which one pleases you more
give yourself some time to decide which way you want to go and then tell your parents make sure you let them no that u need there support now more than ever
2007-11-27 08:00:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At the very least wait until you can support yourself.
2007-11-27 07:24:33 · answer #7 · answered by The Eight Ball 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dont assume.go to a doctor
2007-11-27 07:26:41 · answer #8 · answered by madhavan n 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋