FAQ
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Will my child have their own family?
Every person needs a loved one, and most of them feel the need for a family hearth. Gays and lesbians are no exception. There are many happy same-sex couples around you, and as you get to know your child’s environment, you will recognize them. The fact that same-sex marriages cannot be officially registered does not […]
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Is my child at risk of AIDS?
This stereotype came to us from the West and, thrown into the fertile soil of homophobia, in Moldova it acquired the image of a horror story, which is remembered every time there is a need to discriminate against a person of homosexual orientation. At the same time, according to official data, people of homosexual orientation […]
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My religion does not approve of this, what can I do?
For some parents, this is the biggest problem. Indeed, most religions condemn homosexuality. But even in the most conservative currents, there are authorities who consider the policy of condemning homosexuality excessive. Catholic priests in America in 1997, in an open letter, urged parents to love and help their homosexual children. Now many religions support this […]
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Why am I ashamed that my child is gay?
It is likely that this feeling is caused by our mass culture. Homophobia, as a result of ignorance or misunderstanding of homosexuality, erupts from everywhere. You have probably read books or seen films that present gay or lesbian people in a negative light. You involuntarily compare them with your child, feeling discomfort and even shame: […]
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Why did he tell us about this?
Some parents believe that they would feel more comfortable if they did not know about their child’s orientation. Some stubbornly deny their homosexuality itself, convincing their son or daughter, and first of all themselves, that this is a temporary phenomenon: they say, “you will get over it.” Some simply ignore the child’s confession: “Okay, okay. […]
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Why is he/she like this?
This is a question that parents ask especially often and for several reasons. They may feel guilty for “wrong upbringing” or suspect that someone “seduced” their beloved child, some remember “atypical” distant relatives and ask about the heredity of homosexuality. Let’s be honest: no one, under any circumstances, can “make” a gay or lesbian out […]
