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.
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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Nelson and Gina
Nelson and Gina Lee have been accredited facilitators with Focus on the Family Singapore for over a decade, beginning their involvement conducting relationship talks for tertiary students since 2011.
Driven by a passion for nurturing strong relationships, they have extensive experience in facilitating dating workshops for courting couples and pre-marital programmes for those considering marriage. They have also have led marriage retreats designed to deepen connection and commitment among married couples.
