Posts by Wesley Cullen Davidson
What Your Child Fears Most When He Comes Out To You
You think you know your child. And suddenly, when he comes out, the news can be such a surprise to you that your brain goes into denial mode. This news…
Read MoreHow Does Your Child Know He’s Gay?
It’s not for parents to doubt. When a child comes out, many parents believe it’s a phase. How could a ‘tween or teen know at such a young age, especially…
Read MoreWhat’s With LGBT-Exclusionary Sex Ed?
What’s With LGBT- EXCLUSIONARY Sex Ed? Why doesn’t sex ed in schools apply to LGBT students. Did you know thatin most states except California, Colorado, Iowa, Washington, and Washington, D.C.,…
Read MoreWhen Your Child Comes Out, The Family Dynamic Changes
When your teen comes out, let your child take the lead. Don’t try to talk him out of being gay, calling it a “phase” and don’t attempt to change his…
Read MoreWhat Is IDAHOT?
IDAHOT sounds like a new potato to rival the french fries at McDonald’s. But it’s much more widespread and important. May 17th is IDAHOT day. So, what is it? It’s…
Read MoreMAY IS MENTAL HEALTH MONTH
Homophobia, the stigma of being LGBT, and discrimination can all affect the mental health of your child. How do you know if your child is well-adjusted to his sexual orientation? …
Read MoreWhat Your LGBT Child Wants To Hear From You
You don’t want to be blindsided when your child comes out to you. Nor do you want to yell at your child (“you can’t be!”) or doubt his revelation (…
Read MoreThe Gender Spectrum Defined
Dictionary 101 for Straight Parents Once Upon a Time, we lived in a binary world with Dick, Jane, and Spot. Girl wore dresses, boys wore…
Read MorePrepare for GLSEN’s Day of Silence, April 21
As a parent, you want to ensure your child is safe at school. This is also the goal of GLSEN, Gay, Lesbian, Straight, Education Network, the leading national educational organization…
Read MoreThose Who Object To LeFou Are Fou!
Those Who Object to Le Fou Are Fou! I took my kids, then 6 and 11, to see “Beauty and the Beast” on Broadway in 1994. Terrence Mann played the…
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