How can I explain homosexuality to my parents?

Explain it in simple terms, in a way that normalizes the idea. Think of it the way you did when you first learned what homosexuality was: it's when someone loves people who have the same gender as they do. Explain that love is the same, no matter who the other person is. Remember that, as a general rule, parents want what is best for their children; they want their children to be happy, healthy, and to have better opportunities in life than they did. Confusion and misunderstandings may happen at first due to any preconceived notions they have of sexuality prior to this, so it may take some time for them to understand. But above all, remember that you are valid as a human being, and who you love is a part of that, not an exception!

Tell them that it's love just like their love for each other. It doesn't need a label. Love has no labels! If they love you, they will support you! You can do it! Explain to them that you can't help who you are or who you love. Be the person you want to be. Not the person the world wants you to be! Homosexuality is okay! You're human and there's nothing wrong with who you love. You are just as amazing as the others. Remember that people who love you, will accept you no matter what. Be strong and be yourself. ♡

That you like someone of the same gender. This is the same as a man liking a woman or a woman liking a man, except with different parts. You still like them for their looks or for their personality. You can still hold hands, kiss, and get married in some countries. You can still be happy, and you can always adopt or have a male friend donate sperm in order for you to carry a child if they are worried about kids. Answer every question they have, yes, even the stupid ones. This will help them understand what may be a foreign concept to them.

I understand it can be really difficult to come out to your own parents. Try to talk to them while they are calm and they are opened to listen to you. Don't try to talk to them after an exhausting day as they might get upset! Tell them how you feel and that you will always be their son/daughter no matter what! Because you are homosexual it doesn't mean you are not their son/daughter! Try to answer all the questions they might have and thank them for listening to you. Tell them honestly how you feel and how difficult it is. Nevertheless, be ready for everything! A good exercise is to ask yourself 'What is the worst-case scenario?' and try to find solutions. I also recommend you to take a look on the Internet or watch videos on how to come out.

When I told my parents I was bisexual I told my mum first because, A: she tells my dad everything, and B: she's the parent I'm closest to. I sat her down and told her that I was bisexual through tears (it can be scary, but trust me, it's so worth it) Then I took about two hours to explain to her what it meant and gave her time to absorb it. I kept having to repeat myself because she seemed to be confused at first. I told her, "I like girls as well as boys." "In what way?" she asked. "In an admiration way." "No," I said. "In a sexual way." This went back and forth for about two hours. But afterwards this whole weight lifted off my shoulders and I'm so glad I told her. Explain it in simple terms and give them time to digest.

Well first of all they shouldn’t even need an explanation, but this could help them understand it more I guess. You see someone you are drawn to and attracted to, you can’t help it and they do happen to be of the same sex. Just like it is for heterosexuals. They don’t choose who they are attracted to just like homosexuals don’t. It’s really simple and everyone should be able to understand this. You can’t help who you’re attracted to. There’s nothing wrong with it. It’s just a part of who you are and you don’t need to explain yourself for something you have no control over.

Make sure that they understand you are not choosing your sexuality, start by telling them how girls and boys who are hetrosexuals are not being trained to be attracted in eachother and go on by telling them you also are not being trained or pushed by a specific person, tell them that you know about the way other people behave against homosexuality and how their support is the only thing which can make dealing with others easier for you, they need to know that no matter what is your sexuality, you love them and you appreciate the love they give to you

Start slow, and be respectful. They are your parents and they think they know you best, even if that’s not necessarily true. Treat it as important as it is. You may have known for a while or not long at all but this does mean a lot to them and the topic deserves its weight. Personally, when I came out to my father it was indirectly and an accident. He didn’t deserve that. I should have told him outright, even though I was scared. He was okay with it but i do regret having it be so seemingly unimportant even though, to me it wasn’t.

With regard to HOW I can explain my homosexuality, I personally felt comfortable telling people about my homosexuality when I told them how I wanted to be treated: namely, that I don't want to be treated any differently just because I'm gay. Just as how anyone would go about not being conscious of other people's heterosexuality, I expressed my wish that they would not be conscious of my homosexuality, regardless of their intention. Hope this helps! and let me know if you have any further questions. Sincerely hope your parents are supportive of who you are. And I personally found it helpful to think beforehand the possible responses to my coming out, and chose the course of action that I thought would result in the best emotional stability possible.

Just be honest with them! It can be extremely difficult trust me I have been through this! Your parents will love you! Just be open and honest explain your not like everyone else that you feel your attracted to a different gender and that’s okay!! It is hard to start the conversation as what do you say! But why should we need to explain it! No one sits their parents down and says I’m straight. Explain how the thoughts of being with the opposite gender sickens you and there’s nothing you can do to change it. Why try to fit in when you were born to stand out

First, you have to be understanding of their feelings the same way you want them to be understanding of yours. This is a change that they were probably not prepared for and if they react negatively you have to try and understand why. As for that explanation part, tell them that regardless of what anyone says you can not help you decide to love. No one has ever successful decided not to love their preferred sex just because others said it wasn't right. Tell them you are still the same; your heart or charter is still the same. Lastly tell them and stress this; you love them and would like for them to continue to love you as well.

Start with being honest. If you feel concerned with their reaction express that prior without exposing the details. Follow with how it's important for your personal growth to be honest with them and that this is important for you. Overall be yourself and understand that you are strong and courageous for coming out. Explain to your parents that you have desires to engage in personal relationships with the same sex. Maybe include when you started to make this discovery in your life, and also express what type of support you may need from them. Homosexuality doesn't make you any different from those around you. We all put our pants on the same way. :)

If you are referring to coming out, wait until you feel safe and ready to do so. Do it on your own terms. Ask your parent(s) to have a conversation, and be honest about what is going on. I remember I did it on a whim, and it did not feel as wholesome but it needed to happen. No matter what, this is your time. It may take them time to understand you or even homosexuality in general. I can't say how they will react, but know that there are resources you can reach out to (Trevor Project). If just explaining homosexuality, it means that you are not sexually attracted to the opposite sex. You are attracted to the same sex. It is no different than a hetero relationship, and it is just as valid.

Not knowing the context for this question, I am going to start with the basics. If you are a minor or are otherwise dependent on them for financial support, food, or shelter, then please make your safety priority #1. Some families react very negatively to their children being homosexual or even being allies to homosexual people. If you are in a place where you are not taking unreasonable risk by bringing this up, and you have supportive people to talk to if things don't go how you want, then I think there are a couple things to emphasize in your talk with them. Homosexuality is a complex topic, but I think the first thing those who do not fully support LGB people need to know is that a sexual/romantic orientation is not just about wanting an unusual type of sex (like with a fetish). Many people see it as innate and as something that may inform who the person will fall in love with. Both the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the American Psychological Association (APA) have defined competent care for homosexuals as care that affirms these clients and helps them to challenge any internalized stigma they are facing. Most professional organizations agree that there is little evidence to support the idea that sexual orientation can be voluntarily changed through therapy or that that is even the right mindset to take when working with such clients. If your parents object to homosexuality for religious reasons, there are many resources out there to challenge the notion that religion and LGBT+ people are incompatible. In the Bible, for example, the story of Sodom and Gomorrah is often used to suggest that when people are gay, God destroys cities in his rage. However, if you read the story, what you'll find is that a man invites two angels to stay with him while they are visiting his city. While the angels are there, half the city shows up wanting to sexually assault the angels. Hospitality was culturally very important at that time, so this city is showing terrible hospitality and threatening literal angels with gang rape. I can't imagine a scenario farther removed from two happily married men raising children together, for example. If your parents have held anti-homosexual beliefs for a long time, then it may be a long road to finding common ground on this issue. Be patient and seek support as needed. Hope that helps.

Homosexuality is when someone is attracted to someone of the same gender, and its no different then regular attraction, it's still just love between two people. There's nothing else to say besides that it's normal. All I can say is that it may be scary at first, but I can reassure you that there is nothing wrong with it. If you're afraid for my safety then all I can ask for is to be accepted, there are people who don't like homosexuals but it's gonna be fine, I'll be fine, so I want to ask you again, the only thing I want from this is to be accepted.

Homosexuality can be a Taboo topic even these days. Nevertheless, it is something that needs to get out of the darkest corners of narrow-mindedness and shine bright. The only way to be able to convince someone is to be confident in yourself, in what you're saying. They are your parents, however weird they might feel, they're going to support you at the end if you're happy ultimately. So make sure to let them know, that you understand what you're getting into and you're sure of it. No matter what the world might say, or no matter however weird it may sound to some people, you will be happy with your decision for the rest of your life. Tell them that you're ready to come out to the world and them, especially them, because who loves you better. Also, don't lose your calm while talking to them. If they're new to the concept, they might be a little worried about you and its okay. It's only their concern for you because they don't want you to end up in any situation where you might blame yourself. Keep the love you feel for them, right out onto the table, while you talk and let them understand. Also, do not expect an immediate 'YES' because that is not how things work. So, the basic mantra would be: Be Confident, Be Calm, Be Humble, Be Loving and they'll Be Understanding. All the very best! ~Dream.

What a great question! You are a strong, thoughtful person to have asked it. I would first ask what you think might be some ways that would work for your family because you know yourself and them the best. I have 2 children that are homosexual and they were afraid to tell me but I am happy that they trusted me enough to tell me. Has your family ever had a discussion about sexuality? Many families do not and that can make it especially hard to speak up. I explained my children's sexuality to my parents because they asked me to do that. What I said was the following: Gender and sexuality are inborn and not something that is chosen. Everyone deserves to have a loving relationships where they are treated with respect and kindness. Each person should determine for themselves what those relationships looks like. I invited my parents to speak to my children directly if they could do so in a loving supportive way. I think the fact that I kept the message simple at the outset allowed them to ask questions about homosexuality without feeling uncomfortable. I also shared my love with them. I don't know if that type of conversation is appropriate in your family setting, but you do and I hope that if you stick to facts and keep it simple and are willing to answer questions, that you will do well. Whatever your parent's response you will have given them the chance to hear you and I hope they treat you with love and compassion. If, as sometimes happens, they are not able to accept you, that can be very hurtful. If you have need help in any way as you go forward in your life, I would love to talk with you again.

The way that I went around it was by explaining that two people of the same gender can love eachother, and then I gave them some online resources so they could learn more about that. Luckily, the response wasn’t negative and I was able to talk to them about the community and the different aspects of being a gay person. I wasn’t ready to say it yet, so I was just speaking as if the person was hypothetical. I talked about famous gay people my parents knew of so they could have a connection somewhere. I let that sit in their minds for a couple days and then I asked them what if their child was gay, how would they react and tried to figure out if the response to me being bisexual would be good or bad. It was a mediocre response, enough so I felt safe if they had the knowledge about my sexuality. Then the next day I sad them down at comfortable times, individually and told them I was bisexual. The response was a relief, and I felt like I had successfully eased them into my coming out. I was lucky that their responses weren’t negative. I wish you luck!!

This will all depend on how receptive they are. Your question does not say if you are "coming out" to your parents or if they live somewhere were homosexuality is hidden and thus not commonly referred to. Approaching the subject all depends on how receptive they are to hear about this topic as well. Hoping that the whole exchange can take place in a neutral, good-will infused ambiance, you can start by saying that gay people are actually a rather common occurrence (like - say - left-handed children) and that the person usually discovers their sexual and romantic inclination towards others of the same sex when they hit puberty, sometimes sooner and sometimes much later as well. If by then your parents are still willing to hear more information, you can certainly give it to them.

Well I would start with explaining your wants and needs in a relationship, what you find attractive and ways a relationship will help you to be happy in life. Then you can try & explain that you feel attracted to men , and want to try dating men (if you haven't already)Try to be very calm try to assert yourself as this is the way you are, it won't change , and you have felt this way a long time, you need a man in your life. Parents want the best for you and they find joy in seeing you happy.

To explain homosexuality to your parents, you first need to know how they would react to the idea in a general situation. If they are educated and accepting, you will have no problem furthering their knowledge on the topic. But often times, parents can be closed off to the idea due to generational differences in ideas. In this case, explain to them that feelings of love towards another person come naturally, whether it be to a person of the same gender, or the opposite gender. A person’s preference of whom they love doesn’t change the type of human being they are. Sexuality is based on a spectrum, and shouldn’t be a deciding factor on how you view a person.

At first I would consider if you are in a safe environment. Are your parents possibly open minded? Or rather closely guarded and very homophobic? While it might be not comfortable, your direct safety comes first. Otherwise you can do it like that: 1) Sort everything out for yourself. They might ask you "why", "how long" and further questions and it will help you if you are more confident regarding the topic and more at ease with it. If you are still very unsure, the conversation might be harmful or confusing. Take your time, don't rush it. 2) Preparation: You might have to answer questions, if your parents aren't familiar with that topic. It might help to calm you down if you inform yourself about sexuality/gender and any LGBT topic concerning you. Should an argumentation happen, you will be more able to stand your ground. Then: search for a quiet environment. All of you should be relaxed and not under time pressure. Include only those family members you're comfortable with. Other can come later or even not at all if you decide against it. Regardless of this comment: again, assess and evaluate the situation yourself and see how safe it is to come out of have discussions in general. My parents always said, love is love and your gender doesn't define your soul. It doesn't hurt anyone and make people happy (especially when they have no choice), so why not?

Explaining such a topic to parents can be rough. One should keep in mind that they should not feel guilty about not being able to do so. One's identity should not be a debate, but this is how life is. Depending on how conservative the parents are, you might want to approach the problem one way or the other. Simple, legitimate facts should have more priority than emotional involvement: people tend to open their ears more if they hear precise statements. Science articles, examples of historical events are insanely helpful. Mentioning that homosexuality cannot be helped, that it is not a choice is not always productive, so giving the parents food for thought - ”Do you think gay people choose to be oppressed, assaulted, killed?” is more effective.

This can be a very scary topic for some, especially when it comes to coming out. As a bisexual woman myself, I've had to face scary conversations with loved ones. I've found that it can be helpful to open the door to a conversation with parents on homosexuality by having something as a conversation starter. For instance, let's say you pull up a movie on your favorite streaming service of choice where the protagonist is gay or lesbian or somewhere within the LGBTQ+ realm, that gives you something to talk about to test the waters in a sense of how they might respond so it feels safe. Best of luck, friend.

That you are still the person you were and nothing changed besides the fact you know who you are, love should never be illegal and you cant change who you like and dont like. You are still You! That they should be proud of what you went/ are going through, its not easy figuring out your sexual preference, love is love. People shouldn’t be ashamed to love who they love and they should be proud and happy of who they are. Try and have them be in your shoes and have them think of the person they love and imagine if that love was illegal and wrong, people just want to be happy and content!

I would like to start this by saying that I am not homosexual, I am bisexual but I still feel like I could offer some insight into the situation and my experience with it. Growing up my entire life I had always found little ways to talk to my mom about different same-sex relationships, such as bringing up someone from popular media and mentioning how that was "really cool!" and just me being generally supportive of LGBT people. I would do the same when family friends would get into same-sex relationships and in general my mom became fine with it and when I came out I had an idea for how she felt. But if your parents do not understand the idea of homosexuality itself and what it is and what it means it might be a good idea to try to explain it in simple terms. It is the same as a hetrosexual relationship but instead of being between a man and a women it is between two people of the same gender. It might also help to provide them with different resources such as blogs, articles, or even documentaries if those are available.

You don't need to explain your homosexuality. Just sit your parents down and tell them. If they don't accept that, then that is their loss, because they just lost one of the most important things in their lives. I believe communication is always key, and that it is difficult to come out, but I believe being honest is very important. Your parents should understand that homosexuality is not a choice, and it is not something they can change. If they love you, they will accept you the way you are without trying to change you or set you up with one of their friends children.

I personally have not came out to my parents due to some issues going on in the family (they are not bad), but a good idea would be to somehow get them into the "vibe", let's say, like, start wearing colors of your homosexual flag, start giving them hints, maybe? another idea could be to sit with them and try to talk about it with them in the best way possible for them to understand it, maybe show some examples, try to be understanding with their point of view but also try to show them that they should be respectful towards you and your sexuality. i hope this helps

Dear Parents, You see how you are attracted to your significant other. You spend time together. You have that mutual understanding for each other. You are just 'you' around each other; No facades, or act jobs. You can fight but you know you will get back together. You can spend countless hours talking forgetting that time passes. That's how I feel, but instead of my significant other being an opposite sex, we are of the same gender. I know that is not what you may characterize 'natural'. But you of all people should know love, and that it breaks down it boundaries. No matter what.

My parents were Christian, and had different views about being LGBTQ+ then I do. So, when a friend of mine came out as gay, it was challenging for them to understand at first. They thought she was calling out for help, when really she was finally comfortable to tell the world more about her identity as a person. I explained it to my parents by showing them the original Greek and Aramaic, as well as Hebrew in the Old and New Testaments. An error was made in the 1940's which mistranslated a word for pedophilia as 'homosexuality' which has caused the misconception among some Christians that being LGBTQ+ is wrong. When my parents took time to reflect on this new information, they began to see that my friend's sexuality wasn't wrong, rather it was the true expression of herself.