When your child is gay
Subtitle: what you need to know
By: Wesley C. Davidson and Jonathan L. Tobkes, MD
Contributors: Tobkes, Jonathan L., author
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 220
ISBN-13: 9781454919360
Subjects: Gay youth; Parents of gays; Sexual orientation; Family relationships
Description: Coming out can be fraught with difficulty for both parents and child--but Wesley C. Davidson, a popular blogger on gay rights issues, and Dr. Jonathan Tobkes, a New York City-based psychiatrist, provide a road map so families can better navigate this rocky emotional terrain. Emphasizing communication and unconditional love, Davidson and Tobkes help parents untangle their own feelings, identify and overcome barriers to acceptance, encourage strong self-esteem in their child, handle negative or hostile reactions to their child's sexual identity, and more. Filled with case studies and interviews, along with useful action plans and conversation starters, this is a positive, progressive guide to raising healthy, well-adjusted adults.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-210) and index.