- Be patient. ...
- Commit yourself as an ally. ...
- Don't push. ...
- Keep their confidence and respect their privacy.
- Acknowledge the risk they took by coming out to you. ...
- Instead say, “Thank you for trusting me.”
How do you support someone who is coming out?
- Thank your friend for having the courage to tell you. ...
- Don't judge your friend. ...
- Respect your friend's confidentiality. ...
- Tell your friend that you still care about them, no matter what. ...
- Don't be too serious.
How can I help my teen come out?
- do express love and support for your child's feelings or choice. ...
- do insist on respect within the family. ...
- do maintain open and honest communication with your teenager. ...
- don't refuse to accept them as they are, or behave in an unkind or disrespectful way.
How can I help my Lgbtq child?
Talk with your child or foster child about their LGBT identity. Express affection when your child tells you or when you learn that your child is LGBT. Support your child's LGBT identity even though you may feel uncomfortable. Advocate for your child when he or she is mistreated because of their LGBT identity.
What does the R stand for in Lgbtq?
LGBT is an initialism that stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender.
How do you help someone come out?
Offer your friend a hug – it could mean a lot to them. You might feel hurt that they hadn't told you before, but try to remember the challenges and fears LGBTI+ people often face in being open about their identity. Respect your friend's privacy – it is up to them to decide if, when, and how they tell other people.
What is it called when you don't want your parents to be your parents anymore?
Emancipation is a legal way for children to become adults before they are 18. Once a child is emancipated, his or her parents do not have custody or control of him or her anymore. Emancipation is usually forever.