What if I think I’m gay?
Watch the video together and discuss:
[Parent] Share your personal experience with admiring or liking a person of the same sex (it need not be romantic or sexual).
[Child] Talk about someone you admire that is of the same sex, and what you like about this person.
[Both] Take turns to share about the difference between admiration and attraction.
Key points
- Sexual orientation is affected by many things, such as your growing-up experiences or the opinions of friends and even celebrities.
- Give yourself time to think through, as feelings may come and go.
- Do not rush into making major decisions based solely on your feelings.
Wrap it up:
It can be unrealistic during the growing up years to determine a person’s sexual orientation, as it is a complex issue with various contributing factors.
Romantic attractions or feelings of being in love – whether towards the opposite or the same sex – may not always last. Remember that feelings are real but not always reality, and we don’t have to act on our feelings. Adolescence is a time of exploration as we mature in our thinking and gain independence through greater self-control, so let’s take the time to journey together!
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