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why do many parents have this taboo around openly discussing LGBTQIA+ subjects with their kids?
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why do many parents have this taboo around openly discussing LGBTQIA+ subjects with their kids?
it's as though they all think queerness is inherently sexual or something
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Re: why do many parents have this taboo around openly discussing LGBTQIA+ subjects with their kids?
Well, that's still how a LOT of people think, parents and non-parents alike, unfortunately.
Homophobia, biphobia and transphobia are more common than not, still, as is plain old ignorance about anything that isn't cisnormative or heteronormative.
I'm curious: is this really something that seems mysterious to you?
Homophobia, biphobia and transphobia are more common than not, still, as is plain old ignorance about anything that isn't cisnormative or heteronormative.
I'm curious: is this really something that seems mysterious to you?
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Re: why do many parents have this taboo around openly discussing LGBTQIA+ subjects with their kids?
nah, I was more trying to spark discussion
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Re: why do many parents have this taboo around openly discussing LGBTQIA+ subjects with their kids?
I think it's because still aren't used to it. Of course the LGBT+ community has always been here, but until recently people have not been as open about it. People simply aren't used to it as a whole and people are generally wary of what's different/new to them. Also, people who are straight and grow up in a heteronormative society like the one we live in may have a harder time accepting and understanding various sexual orientations. My parents didn't even tell me about same-sex attraction until I was like 12 or so and saying how they didn't particularly agree with it and stuff (at least my dad did), but luckily they're open-minded and we've moved past that to just seeing various sexualities as just another aspect of people's lives. Though the other day my sister (who's 6) said that girls couldn't marry girls and I explained to her a bit that some girls marry other girls and my older brother said something about bringing this topic up with her. But I'm just thinking, she's old enough to grasp the basic understanding of relationships, and there's nothing innaprooriate with same-sex relationships in compassion with opposite-sex ones. I think as more people get used to the idea parents will feel more comfortable speaking to their kids about sexuality, gender, etc., just like with race/ethnicity etc.
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Re: why do many parents have this taboo around openly discussing LGBTQIA+ subjects with their kids?
My mom was raised as a Christian and she was taught that being gay was a sin so she didn't discuss it with me. When I told her I was bisexual, at first she thought it was a joke and when she realized I was serious, she looked uncomfortable. When I explained my feelings more and communicated to her, she understood me. She even went to Pride with me! I think this taboo has a lot to do with how your parents were raised and their influences later in life. I believe if parents are open minded and listen then this taboo can be avoided.
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