| 1/02/2009 |
WE ARE YOUNG
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This article bothers me... and I'm not sure that I can pinpoint why. The article talks about a research study that states that parents and guardians who reacted negatively when their children come out to them are more likely to attempt suicide, experiement with drugs, and experience severe depression.
Really? Because that kinda seems like a no-brainer to me.
The article goes on to say, "The way in which parents or guardians respond to a youth's sexual orientation profoundly influences the child's mental health as an adult." Again.. really? How about you just be nice to your kids?
I was a late bloomer and have a weird dynamic with my family so I can't really use my own personally coming out experience as an example. What I can tell you is that... kids want acceptance from their parents or some parental figure in their life. I guess it kind of bothers me that it had to be broken done into a sexuality issue and published as research topic. |
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I posted this @ 1/02/2009 04:58:00 PM.............Need a link?..........
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