How can I explain homosexuality to my parents?

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

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.

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.

You can start by explaining it's not a choice and that it's completely natural! As a matter of fact, it's found in hundreds of species of animals around the world! It's simply loving, just as they love. It's just aimed at someone else. Just as they can't decide to love who they do, neither can you. There's no shame in that. After all, don't judge a book by it's cover, right? You're still their child, and they have a responsibility to love and support you until you're financially independent. That's what they agreed to as soon as you were conceived. To love and support you.

There are many ways to explain it to them and many things you might need to explain. If they are the kind of person who really want to learn about it to best support you then maybe let them ask you questions and answer them to the best of your knowledge. You could also send them resources you think could help explain it, if they aren't very supportive and you want to explain it to them to help them understand. How you feel is a very difficult conversation and there are pretty high chances that this might not go down so well. You know your parents best and know the reactions they could possibly have better than anyone so carefully pick out what you think might work the best with them.

It's all about Communication, Honesty, Trust, and being totally Transparent. You have to be patient, it takes time for some parents to understand. We as gay people sometimes create our own family circles. I've learned that not everybody is going to agree, and accept my lifestyle. Have learned to accept that. It's about being your Authentic True Self. always. I didn't say it was always easy, but staying TRUE to yourself is everything in life. Surrounding yourself with people that love you unconditionally is Massive. Toxic people, and environments must be excluded, completely from your life. Even unfortunately some family members. My partner, and I are married. Yes, you can live a caring, and wonderful life:).

It’s impossible to give a proper answer that applies to everyone, but the best method is simply education! Try asking how they would feel if they were to be asked to sleep with someone of the same sex. When they explain that it isn’t something that interests them or is what they find attractive then explain that is how you feel about the opposite sex. Explain that you can’t choose your sexuality any more than your parents can. It’s not a choice because it’s not something you can consciously control. Sure you can control your actions, but you can’t control your feelings. Be considerate of their feelings as well as your own. As much as homosexuality is a part of someone’s life, it isn’t everything about them, and certainly isn’t their only characteristic

I think this would depend from your parents' current stance of homosexuality. Your approach will vary based on where your parents stand on it, but in any case, it is very important for you to be authentic with them, as authentic as you feel comfortable being at the time the first conversation occurs. If you do not know how your parents will take it, perhaps you could brooch the subject of homosexuality first, without coming out just yet, so that you can better gauge where they stand on it, and how they are possibly likely to respond. Also decide if you wish to have someone else along with you to support you, perhaps a sibling or best friend that your parents are comfortable around as well. There is no right or wrong way to do this, and please know that even if you do this the way you intend to, it may not necessarily mean that it will be received well. That's got nothing to do with you as you cannot control other people's responses. Also, please bear in mind that if you get an upsetting response, it doesn't mean that it will be your parents' final stance on it. Some people have strong reactions to situations that are unexpected but then they come around, once given the time, space, and even resources to help them process the change. Good luck to you, and please do not hesitate to reach out!

This can be a difficult and frustrating conversation for some, and understanding before you dive in that not everyone is going to think or believe the same way is important. Remember that most of our parents come from a time when things were much less accepted, and social stigmas along with judgement and lack of knowledge were huge. It’s okay that our parents don’t understand, and it’s okay that it may take some time to open their minds up to change. Introducing information, suggesting family counselling, finding books for you to read together etc. are all ways you as a family can work together to help open them up. If you need to be true to yourself, or just want them to start seeing things in a different light, be honest and give them a chance… they may surprise you:)

Well I'm 46 and still in the closet and I haven't yet told my mom I'm gay I've been single now since me and my daughter's mom broke up in 1998 because I'm gay we separated my daughter don't know im gay either and id love to tell them but not sure how they will except me as there gay dad and son even tho I've known I'm gay for many years coming out is hard for all us wish me luck on coming out of the closet and I'll wish you luck as well ok id love to start dating again but I'm a chicken and have a hard time telling men im interested in getting to know them im working on it tho I'm here openly admitting I'm gay online it's a start :)

Explain it to them the same as heterosexuality. It's simply the same foundation with people of different genders or sexes. They fall in love, they have to still communicate to improve their relationship and have the same feelings. If they're open-minded to learning more about homosexuality, try to ask them to envision what it would be like to have the same emotions and feelings as someone else but just as different beings. Homosexuality isn't a new concept or topic as love in itself isn't. So, the most I can say to do would be to say it's love with the people loving being of the same sex or gender :)

This is a hard thing to express to our parents. Although we have known for a while before telling them, maybe even our whole lives, it is obviously new to them and going to take some time to get used to. Once you know how to bring it up, it may become easier for a lot of people. It may start by explaining or talking about a popular lgbt+ couple on a tv show or movie etc. If they are positive about it and seem to be supportive, it may be easier to start hinting towards your sexuality and take the conversation from there. It's important to know if you are under 18 or are in a living situation where you can't support yourself on your own that they won't kick you out. Although it may be hard to hide, sometimes that is the only safe option. Just never forget that you are loved :)