Cain said that many of his second-grade students knew that he was gay, but he was forbidden from discussing it. He quit in frustration. Many parents are opting for silence. Silence may be a mistake though. Unless kids hear differently, they will likely make independent conclusions regarding gay adults in their lives, experts claim.
Many parents wait to long to let kids know how they feel about choices in sexuality.
The key for parents is to convey a willingness to discuss the sensitive subject. Harassing Gays Gay teachers aren t the only ones feeling targeted. Gay students are being tormented by their peers and it is affecting their mental and physical health. What Parents Should Know It is common for adolescents to have occasional same-sex attractions. It doesn't mean that they are gay or bisexual.