Coming Around: Parenting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Kids
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| Rating | : | 4.81 (634 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0882823930 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
(Oct.) . Some parents are prepared to hear this affirmation, but others may feel shock, anger, and disappointment. With neither political agenda nor explanation of sexual behavior, the five sections of this book share family stories—examples and anecdotes with which to identify—and ask and answer a range of difficult questions parents have about cruelty and stereotypes, religion, whether sexual orientation can be changed, stages of coming out, health risks, retaining family values, marriage equality and becoming in-laws and grandparents, and how kids can conduct a Positively Gay life. Dr. Dohrenwend comprehends parents' fears in the face of bigotry and social prejudice, tells them what to say and more importantly, what not to say, and suggests how to deal with homophobia (both their own and others'), instruc
Its announcement requires the re-exploration of a parent's personal feelings on homosexuality. With compassion and wisdom, Dohrenwend addresses parents' fears regarding what to say and what not to say, bigotry and social and religious prejudice, the legal issues facing LGBT individuals and how to understand homophobia.Most important, she shares how to communicate that, whatever happens with a child's sexual or gender orientation, parents will never withdraw their love.Coming out is a vulnerable time. Whether that results in a closer bond or a broken one is dependent upon the parent's ability to accept, nurture and honor the child, whatever his or her sexual orientation.Coming Around is a resource for understanding and coming to terms wit
"Wonderful Resource for Those Searching" according to K. Foster. If you are a straight patent confronted by your child's acknowledgement that he/she is lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT), welcome to a new, exciting and fulfilling role! Pick this up and finally understand the fear, shame, grieving and sadness are normal and that despite everything you're feeling, you have been a good parent, you are a good parent and you will continue to be a good parent. The author is . Excellent resource! Dr. Anne Dohrenwend's book is a sorely needed resource that covers a wide variety of topics from sexuality, the coming out process, the parenting process, homophobia, emotions, and physical and mental health, among others. Her writing is clear and crisp, and offers many real-life examples to help clarify the topics she covers.I particularly liked the clear-cut advice that Dr. Dohrenwend gives on what to say and w. THANKYOU DR. DOHRENWEND BLONDIE For writing a book that will help parents, adolescents, educators, therapists and medical personnel understand and address the issues facing gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals in such a positive way.This book provides many wonderful insights and wisely allows the reader to become familiar and educated in a step by step manner. The suggested dialogues and possible courses of action will provide a h