How can I help Lgbtq in school?
5 Things You Can Do to Support Your LGBTQ Students
- Post Safe Space Signs. You can designate your classroom a “safe zone” through stickers or posters on your classroom door.
- Start an LGBTQ Organization at Your School.
- Stand Up Against Homophobia.
- Integrate LGBTQ Topics into the Curriculum.
- Pursue Professional Development.
What happens if your child comes out to you as LGBTQ?
Though the risk of rejection may be less if your parents also identify as LGBTQ, the potential is still there. So if your child comes out to you, or a friend’s child comes out to them, there are plenty of things you can do (and some things you should definitely not do) to best support your child.
How do you deal with a religious child who is LGBTQ?
DON’T Use religion to shame them. If your family is religious, chances are your kid is already carrying some shame and conflict between their identity and their religious upbringing. Prove them wrong by learning about the world of LGBTQ religious followers and leaders who welcome people with all different sexualities and gender identities.
What happens if you ignore your child coming out?
DON’T Ignore it. Even if you feel objectively fine about your kid coming out, ignoring it can send the exact opposite message to your kid—or make them think that you zoned out for the whole conversation and didn’t actually hear what they said. Remember that coming out is a process and should entail more than one conversation.
What to do when your child comes out to you?
DO Get support for yourself. Remember that it’s totally ok to have questions and maybe even some fears after your child has come out. This is a big deal for you, too, and finding support for yourself will equip you with the tools and knowledge to better support your kid.