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It's not easy being a parent,
especially when faced with a controversial and complex subject
like homosexuality. On this page, you will find resources
for addressing homosexuality. If you have found out that your
child is gay, we have many resources to help
both you and your child. If you are a parent looking to get
involved with your child's school
system, we have links to information about the
pro-gay education in schools and opt-out forms for protecting
your children. If you are a wondering if your child might
be at risk for homosexuality,
we have contacts where you can learn more and investigate.
If you are concerned about the effect a homosexual
parent may have on their child, we have pulled
together helpful research and legal advice. We also have links
to books and resources
that you may find helpful.
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Understanding Homosexuality
What
does the Bible Say?
When
Passions are Confused
Is
Homosexuality Genetic?
National
Association for Research and Therapy of Homosexuality
(Secular)
Root
Causes of Male Homosexuality (book)
Restoring
Sexual Identity (book)
Straight
Answers (youth booklet)
More...
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| Help, My Child
is Gay!
"Well you know that I'm gay don't
you?"
I will never forget the day I
heard those words. For me there has never been a pain so great
as learning that only son, at sixteen, decided he was a homosexual!
How could this happen in our family, we were Christians!!!
How could my son do this to me? We had always been so close.
My heart was broken, and nothing since that day, many
years ago, has ever hurt that bad. I was devastated and not
sure I would ever be OK again. I needed information but was
too embarrassed to ask for it and there was no Internet where
you could find out all kinds of things in secret.
But I did learn to trust God more….I had no choice.
He brings life into any situation and I felt like I was going
to die, sometimes wishing I could die.
Since that time I have grown as a Christian and learned
many things. God has used my suffering to help others, making
good come out of this painful time.
I encourage you to spend time getting to know God in
a deeper way and take one day at a time. May God bless you
and keep you through this difficult time.
I your child is gay, we have support both
for you and for your child. We provide online
articles, books
and support
groups for parents, so you can process this with other
people who understand.
Start by reading the Tips
for Parents. Next you will want to join a support group
where you can learn more and deal with your own pain. You
can also pursue counseling through NARTH for your child. If
they are old enough, they can get help and support from your
local
Exodus ministry or online through the Living
Hope Youth Forums. |
How to Help Your Child
**Exodus
Articles for Family & Friends**
Tips
for Parents
Advice
for Parents of Gay Children
Help
-- My Teenager is Gay!
Teens
and Homosexuality: A Critical Time for Intervention
Books
for Parents
Support
Groups for Parents
Therapists
who can help (Secular)
Living Hope Ministries has created an
online forum
for parents and family members to dialogue. There are separate
forums for youth ages 16-25.
For encouragement, support, and prayer,
go to "forums" You will need to sign up to participate. |
| Homosexuality
and the Schools
Many school systems today actively promote
homosexuality through lectures on 'tolerance', gay student
groups, and in the course of normal classroom education. As
a parent, you have tremendous influence in your children's
schools! Check out the links at the right to learn how to
get involved and protect your children.
The Opt-Out notices at right provide you
with the necessary legal tools to exempt your child from inappropriate
homosexual indoctrination at their school.
"GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight
Education Network, is a growing, well-funded pro-homosexual
organization which advocates the practice of dangerous sexual
behaviors by children and adults. Using the schools as its
major platform, GLSEN conveys these radical ideas primarily
through its web site; in books and curricular material; in
teacher training workshops; and in after-school homosexual
clubs for students. (Pro Family Resource Center)" |
School Issues
The
Legal Liability of Homosexual Education in Schools (includes
sample letters to school officials) (7)
Same-Sex
"Marriage" and Schools
The
Gay Agenda (4)
Youth
Resources (5)
School
Resources (5)
National
Student Opt-Out Notice (5)
CA
Student Opt-Out Notice (5)
Day
of Silence Warning (5)
Eyewitness
Account of Homosexual Activism
in the Schools (5)
What
Gay Student Groups Teach (5)
Promoting
An Equal Time Policy (5)
Activism
in the Schools (6) |
| Children
at Risk
If you believe your pre-adolescent child
may be at risk for homosexuality, the books below will help
you learn more about GID (Gender Identity Disorder) and pre-homosexual
conditions.
Your local
Exodus Ministry can provide you with referrals to Christian
Counselors in your area who can help.
NARTH (National Association for Research
and Therapy of Homosexuality) is a profession group of therapists
(some Christian, some not) who treat homosexuals and the families
of children wtih GID. Contact
them for a referral in your area.
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Christian Counseling
Find
an Exodus Local Ministry
NARTH (Secular Therapists)
16633 Ventura Boulevard
Suite 1340
Encino, CA 91436-1801
Phone: (818) 789-4440
www.narth.com
(6)
Is
Homosexuality Genetic? (6)
Clinical
Issues (6)
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Homosexual
Parents
Despite news stories to the contrary, homosexual
parents have a profound effect on their children. These children
are at greater risk for a number of negative factors, including
the development of gender confusion and same-gendered attractions.
Linked at right are statements and research
from the Christian Medical and Dental Association, the
American College of Pediatricians, and the Family Research
Institute regarding homosexuality,
parenting and adoption.
If you are dealing with difficult legal
issues in your family, the Liberty
Counsel may be able to help.
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Homosexuality and Parenting
CMDA
Statement on Homosexuality (1)
Homosexual
Adoption (1)
Homosexual
Adoption and Children (1)
Homosexual
Parenting Research (1)
Homosexual
Parenting (2)
Same-Sex
Parenting: Do Mom and Dad Make a Difference?
Legal
Assistance (Liberty Counsel) |
