Advice for Parents of Gay Children - Page 7

Acceptance Takes Time

Accepting your child's homosexuality and educating yourself on the subject takes time. Sons and daughters often expect their parents to understand immediately, but many cannot do this. Do not be impatient with yourself, however long it takes. If you really want to learn and understand, you will.

Prepared by New York City Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. Adapted with permission.