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‘Is My Teen Struggling With Homosexuality?’

What’s going on with my son? you might be wondering. He’s pulled away from your family and has isolated himself from his old organization of friends — especially the kids from church. Then there’s that novel friend he’s made. They act more like, good, boyfriends than boys who are friends.

Or maybe it’s your daughter. She’s had a hard time fitting in with other girls, but now she’s dressing and acting different — more like that miss from her English class.

As a parent, you may be worried that your child wrestles with gay attraction, behavior or persona. Sadly, this trend is increasing — influenced by the breakdown of the family and confusion in the church about God’s design for sexuality. Attach to this the massive influence of gay-identified activists and their allies in the culture, and it’s no wonder young people are confused.

In discussing “secret sins” that teen girls struggle with and admit to her on her blog, author and speaker Jessie Minassian admits that one of the highest five involves same-sex relationships. And a recent analyze confirms her experience

LGBTQ+ Young People Are More Likely to Experience Homelessness

LGBTQ+ youth experience a much higher risk of homelessness than their peers. Once on the street, they face additional hardships because of stigma and discrimination. This is the existence for LGBTQ+ youth across all of the cities where Covenant House works.

120%

LGBTQ+ youth are 120% more likely to experience homelessness than their peers.

40%

In the U.S., 40% of youth facing homelessness identify as LGBTQ+, compared to just 7% of all youth.

30%

At Covenant House, about 30% of the youth in residence with us identify as LGBTQ+

Why Do Homosexual Youth Experience Homelessness?

Like many youth facing homelessness, it's often not just one thing that causes them to exposure homelessness. Some may be facing poverty or subjected to abuse in the home, while others may have aged out of the foster care system.

But the most frequent reason that Queer youth experience homelessness is family dispute due to their gender identity or expression or their sexual orientation. Many young people inform us heartbreaking stories of rejection and eviction that led to life on the streets.

Once homeless, LGBTQ+ youth meet f

Homosexuality: Facts for Teens

Understanding your identity is an important part of growing up. This page provides clear and supportive homosexuality facts for teens to assist you make meaning of your feelings, learn about sexual orientation, and detect trusted resources. Whether you’re questioning, spotting as LGBTQ+, or just looking to learn more, you’re not alone—and facts can empower you.

Homosexuality facts for teens: What you should know

What is sexuality?

Sexuality refers to how you feel and act in terms of sex. There are some akin terms that may be confusing to understand.

What does it mean to be gay, lesbian, or bisexual?

Sexual orientation. This refers to the sex, or gender, of people you are sexually attracted to. There is no wrong type of orientation.

  • You may be homosexual, gay, or lesbian if you are attracted to people of the same sex as yourself.
  • You may be heterosexual if you are attracted to people of the opposite sex as yourself. The word “straight” may be used to refer to heterosexual men and women.
  • You may be bisexual if you are attracted to both sexes.
  • You may be pansexual if you are attracted to people rega

    Supporting your lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and questioning (LGBTQ+) teenager is about creating a safe and loving space for them to explore who they are. It is important for parents to remember each child is unique and will have their own experiences and feelings along the way. Creature there for them is vital in giving them the force and support to be who they are.

    Key Points:

    • It’s important to create an environment where your child feels as though they can safely tell you anything
    • If you have a LGBTQ comrade of family member they can be a great source of information, especially on how they felt coming out to their family
    • Doing your part to endorse your child and creating a non-judgemental space where your kid feels safe and free to express themselves and explore their identity can make all the difference

    You think your child might be LGBTQ?

    The truth is you cannot know for certain. If you believe that your youngster is dropping hints or ‘showing signs’, try not to presume, if they want to narrate you they will in their own time. Facing rejection is difficult and living without the support of friends and family can have a greatly ne