How can I explain homosexuality to my parents?

There is no right or wrong way - just a way that feels right for you. Starting with common ground can help - maybe you all know someone in the LGBTQ community, or maybe you want to start talking about attraction and love and what type of people you feel attracted to. You don't need to educate your parents and you aren't responsible for how they react. Coming out is a big deal to many people so you may want an ally you can call after for support or seek counselling. Remember that parents can be shocked or concerned and anxiety can often drive a negative response. Often things can settle down over time as they accept and understand what you've disclosed.

You can tell them that you are attracted to people of the same sex and that you have decided to tell them how you feel because you trust them to know.

Sometimes very simple terms is the easiest, especially for people who don't really understand the concept. Basically describe as what they are used to, but with people of the same gender. It's exactly the same story, just with different characters.

This is a hard one- one that doesn't really have a universal answer. If your goal is to explain homosexuality for the purpose of just explaining sexuality- you can direct them to the American Psychological Association or the American Psychiatric Association to show that homosexual is a natural variant of human sexuality. In contrast, if this is about "coming out". You have to always prioritize your safety. As a queer person- you will always be "coming out" for the rest of your life- at work, at school, etc. But WHEN and HOW you do it is YOUR choice. I recommend coming out ONLY if you feel as though it is safe to do. Have a back up plan incase things do not go as you would like them. Join our LGBT support group, or our community group for inspiration and ideas. Most of all- be proud who you are- because you are special- you have self worth- you matter. GOOD LUCK!

Explain it in the way that makes the most sense to you, Explain how its not a choice its not an option its natural. That its as natural as taking your first breath. You persay might not know at the time that you are a Homosexual but its there and when you finally do decide to come out, just try to express that its not a choice its something thats always inside of you, like being good at basketball; for some thats just something they themselves are good at, for others they just arnt. Thats homosexuality its a sexual preference that is deeply rooted inside a person, its a romantic attraction, sexual attraction or sexual behavior between members of the same sex or gender. And then just leave it at that.

This can seem daunting and a difficult subject to approach. I've had to go through similar things with my own parents and it depends on how open and accepting they are. If you know that they will be ok with it then I would suggest trying to open a discussion with them about it - maybe bring up a local pride event in a near town? If you think they could be less accepting then test the waters - do you know anyone lgbt in real life or on tv? If so try mentioning that to them at dinner or in the car. Gage their reaction - if they don't seem to mind then maybe it's worth trying to open a discussion. Remember, though, that your safety always comes first: do not risk your safety!! I wish you luck and I hope that it all turns out ok - it has with my family so there is always hope.

There's many ways to come out or explain homosexuality to people. You could sit them down and have a conversation or maybe even write a letter. You can try to say something along the lines of "Mom or Dad or both, I want to explain something to you. It's something you may have a hard time understanding and that is why I'm going to try to explain to the best of my ability. Homosexuality is something that's gotten more attention over the years. It's basiclaly just feeling love to the same gender. It's just like heterosexuality, nothin is wrong with it, we just feel feelings towards the same gender versus the other gender. So I'm a boy or girl and I'm attracted to a boy or girl. Try to explain it in a very simple way. I hope I could help. 😊 Good luck,

You just have to let them know. If they don't understand, don't worry. Explain what you feel, and why. They might be sceptical at first, but they should support you.

Maybe you could watch a movie with good gay representation with them. See what their reaction is like and then maybe start a conversation based on that.

my definition of homosexuality would be romantic or sexual feelings towards someone of the same gender

Show them pamphlets maybe? What i did with mine is just tell them flat out thats its okay and acceptable :)

Start the conversation like this. "Dad, why do you love Mom? How can you explain it." Wait until he finishes. Then ask Mom. Then say, this is how I feel towards, (Select Gender)

It's pretty textual to describe! A person who likes people of their same gender. Love is love, embrace yourself

Maybe tell them that it's the same kind of love that heterosexuals have for each other, just for the same gender

explain what it means first, then explain how you feel about it and how its something you cant just choose

Some people are heterosexual. Other are homosexual. It's not any more a choice than being heterosexual. It's not a disease or a perversion, it's just a bit less common than heterosexuality. And most importantly : it's not about sex, but about love. (or at least, as much as heterosexuality is :p). Attraction is like a spectrum : it can evolve in one's life, and it can stay the same all one's life.

Homosexuality is when a the same genders are attracted towards each other. They feel the physical attraction too.

Tough question. If your parents are homophobic it's gonna be hard to change their view. But it is good to teach them and remind them that homosexuality is natural and normal. You're just borned with that. Scientist are not 100% sure what causes sexuality but parents shoudn't blame themselves if their child is homosexual because as I said it's normal and natural. Around 5-10% of population is homosexual... but I'd guess it's even more like 15-20%. So it's not that small number.

Tell them that is the sexual attraction to one of the same sex. That it can happen both naturally and unnaturally. That a gay man likes a man the same way a straight woman likes a man. It's just the way your brain is wired.

Coming out- is a big step to a new reality. Why do you recognize yourself as a homosexual ? If you have already thought about all pros and cons of being homosexual, then do it. Try to tell it at the time, you will be completely ready for that. Actually, parents are people who always love and understand so just be you when you talk about your secuality

Slowly. Give them time to process, its not a race and you most certainly don't want to seem unsure of it

I can explain homosexuality to my parents by telling them that people, in general aren’t always attracted to the opposite gender.

Explain it as you would explain heterosexuality but as 2 men or 2 woman. Give them time to understand. Explain slowly and calmly

First, make sure that you are not at risk in any way to being kicked out and check that they either understand nothing at all of it and also try to confirm that they do not have any extreme aversions to it, in order for your safety to be confirmed. Try to find time for you to have the appropriate discussion. Discuss the meaning of sexual orientation to your parents and make sure they fully understand the definition. Then discuss homosexuality and give it as the definition of being attracted to the same gender as yourself. Also make sure to thoroughly explain that it is not a perversion and try to work through any biases and beliefs they may have about homosexuality and make sure they understand that it is completely normal.

You can explain homosexuality as one of the facets of your very complex personality. It is a part of who you are, just as much as the trees are a part of the forest. Homosexuality is feeling at home, feeling loved and experiencing great joy in a same sex coupling. Tell them homosexuality is easy, it is like breathing to you. You know in your heart that it is a part of you. Tell them you have a great capacity to love, and you couldn’t imagine loving in any other way. Tell them to two people of the same sex in a relationship is the same as any other- based on love and understanding and kindness. Homosexuality is your love and truth.

Homosexuality is a tough subject, especially when it involves parents. But the easiest way to do it is by saying it's when someone likes the same sex. Don't sugar coat it. It's really an easy thing to say. It can be scary, yes, but saying it shouldn't be hard. If you're telling your parents that YOU are homosexual you should remember that it's best to do it in a calm, semi public environment. Do it quickly, like ripping off a bandaid, and expect questions or confusion. Try to work with them, but don't let them tell you that it's wrong if they're unaccepting. Nothing is wrong with being gay. Even if they're unaccepting know you're not alone, you have millions of people just like you out in the world. Everything will be okay.

I think the important thing is to focus on how you feel about the person and how much you love them first, before getting into the homosexuality aspect. You can try to explain that love is love, and you just happen to love someone of the same gender as you. Your talk to them should also depend of their own possibly distorted views of homosexuality, so you can try to ask them what is it they think. Then you can go from there to talk to them. The important thing is to normalize what you are experiencing and to focus on the emotions youre feeling. Stay strong.

You can always tell them you have important stuff to tell them and sit them down. Go with easy words. They love you no matter what,they are your parents afterall. Good luck and don't be afraid!It's okay to show emotion while talking too.💛

You can tell them that it is an attraction to the same gender. If you are a girl, you can explain to them that it would be you being attracted to other girls. If you are a guy explain it as the same, but an attraction to guys. If they still do not get that, you can explain it as the same as heterosexuality, except with two guys or two girls. It could also be explained as the same attraction a guy feels for a girl or a girl feels for a guy, but instead with two members of the same gender.

I think if you are going transparent and showing who you truly are inside then the ins and outs of homosexuality don’t need to be explained to them at first unless they ask to know more but rather you could explain that you’ve always felt different, that you understand it will be hard for them to process at first as it was for yourself. It’s not something you chose for yourself and if you could chances are you would want to blend in and not draw attention to yourself or hurt anyone but this wasn’t the option you were given but it’s the road you choose to pursue. If you still want to love and support me then it’s a journey you (parents) will have to take with me but I can understand it may take some time to sink in, or it may never sink in but just as you had the choices in your life whether good or bad, this is a choice I have to take for myself.