Your Issues
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PARENTS
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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender
STUDENTS
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©Amnesty International 2007
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We have been
brought up in a society with a low level of understanding of homosexuality
(whether because of society in general or perhaps of our religious upbringing).
If you are a parent that has just found out your son or daughter is gay,
lesbian, bisexual or transgender and are now feeling shocked, unsure,
isolated then these sites will be invaluable to you.
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“Discovering
a child is gay can be overwhelming and for many parents the initial shock
can be devastating.
Feelings of horror, disappointment and disbelief are all common.
Some parents even feel bereaved, as if they have lost their child altogether.
Many parents just can't come to terms with the news of their child's sexuality
– it's not what they had hoped for or dreamed of. It feels wrong,
dirty and abnormal. Suddenly, the child they have always loved and cherished
seems like a stranger.
Feelings of isolation, resentment and helplessness are common at this
time and for most, the concept of having a gay child is so alien, they
feel confused, angry, embarrassed and ashamed. Many parents find themselves
worrying about what their neighbours, family and friends will think and
because of these concerns, they feel alone, as if they have nobody to
turn to.”
– From PARENTS
OF GAY CHILDREN by Nigel Cooper |
Useful
Webpages to support Parents of LGBTs
click the logos and links
for more info
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 NATURE
vs NURTURE: Is sexual orientation determined at birth?
This site presents in a simple, nonpartisan
pro-con format, responses to this core question. They have divided questions
about the topic into the issues and sub-issues. All individuals and organizations
quoted on our site are ranked based upon our unique credibility scale.
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Families and Friends of Lesbians
and Gays is a continually growing national voluntary
organisation and registered charity dedicated to supporting parents
and their gay, lesbian and bisexual sons and daughters. |
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Support Line provides
a confidential telephone helpline offering emotional support to
any individual on any issue. The Helpline is primarily a preventative
service and aims to support people before they reach the point of
crisis. It offers a listing of agencies which provide information
and support. |
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Bully Online
helps thousands of pupils and their parents deal with school bullying
every year. Finding out that your child is being bullied is a stressful
and distressing experience. For advice click here
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Gay
and Lesbian Humanist Association,
GALHA, provides a voice for the many non-religious
in the lesbian and gay community in the United Kingdom and elsewhere
and promotes a rational humanist approach to homosexuality and to
lesbian, gay and bisexual rights as human rights.
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Community
and Religion may not accept homosexuality
but a father's love does
NAZ Project, Black and Minority
Ethnic families working together to promote acceptance,
understanding and tolerance.
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RELATED
ARTICLES |
Click above to download PDF |
Interview
with a Muslim Scholar
Homosexuality is a frightful taboo in the Muslim community. As soon
as you utter the word, heads start shaking and astaghfirullahs are
muttered in disbelief. Is this the right response? Yasin Yunus, of
MuslimYouth.net has been speaking to a prominent Muslim scholar. |
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 A
support group for South Asian Gay Men, has produced a leaflet
for parents. It explores questions and Myths about homosexuality. |
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A useful article from an Australian site helping
parents and family members cope with their loved ones sexuality. |
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Humanities Education Centre |
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