Discovering that your son or daughter is attracted to members of the same sex, can be distressing to you as a parent. It may also be hard on other family members as well. Feelings that you may display are anger, guilt and resentment toward your teen. These are all normal emotions when dealing with this sensitive subject, but where do you channel these emotions and who can help you work through them?


It usually does not matter if you suspected that your child might be homosexual for some time or you never saw the signs of this, the news is often times shocking to parents and family. Now that the news is out... how do you deal with it? It is a very confusing time for you, your family and your child.


Some parents feel like they would have been better off not knowing that their child is gay. Others take it personally and feel like their teen did this to get back at them for something they did wrong. While still other parents feel overcome with guilt that they did something to cause their child to stray. That fact is, this is your child and you need to deal with your emotions and behaviors so that you can help your child deal with theirs.


Gay teenagers are "coming out" earlier than ever, and many feel better about themselves than earlier generations of gays, youth leaders and researchers say...

- Marilyn Elias, USA TODAY ~ 2007

About This Course


This Better Family University Course will help you sort through your feelings when you find out that your teen is a homosexual. It is a hard issue for parents to go alone. Knowing that there are answers to your questions and proactive ways that you can still accept your child are invaluable.


Parents will learn that with their teen "coming out" about their sexual preference places them at higher risk for being a target of bullying. You need to know ways to protect your teen from danger because of who they are. You will discover that underneath your child's decision there is a person that still needs to be loved. The key is to work together and to get along. This course will answer your most burning questions and direct you in the process.


It no longer becomes a matter of whether homosexuality is right or wrong. It becomes an issue of accepting your child because they still need you in their life!


The fact is, you may never agree with your teen's decision to be gay. But keeping resentment built up inside is not a good thing for anyone in the family. Take steps to understanding your teen and find ways to keep your sanity through this powerful online course.

You Will Discover...


  • Ways to deal with your child's sexuality
  • Proven, effective methods to support your child even if you don't "agree" with your child
  • How to help sibling deal with another siblings sexuality
  • Help your child avoid being a target for bullying - and what to do if bullying already exists
  • Tactics for dealing with your child's sexuality outside of the family

You Will Be Able To...


  • Find ways to accept your teen's decision to be a homosexual
  • Remove the guilt that you are feeling because of your teen's decision
  • Protect your teen from being ostracized by other family members
  • Communicate with your teen openly and honestly
  • Start to come to grips with your teen's orientation
  • Continue to be an effective parent to your gay child

Who Should Enroll?


You, if you suspect that your teen may be a homosexual or just found out and want help and support dealing with your emotions. Enroll in this Better Family University Online Course Now!


The information provided on the BetterFamilyUniversity.com web site is for informational purposes only. Nothing contained on the BetterFamilyUniversity.com web site or through the parenting seminars is intended to be used for medical diagnosis or treatment or as a substitute for consultation with a qualified health care professional. To find a qualified therapist in your area, please visit The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.