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Youth of Color

1 day ago 0Comments 5Reactions

Rainbow Youth of Color experience more encounters with the criminal justice system, more teenage pregnancies, more bullying and victimization at school; they engage in more risky behavior, report higher feelings of vulnerability and stress, and face more discrimination in their daily lives.

Police Transcript

Police Transcript

March 11, 2023 0Comments 4Reactions

This is the transcript of an actual police interview. The names of the children have been changed, but everything else is accurate.

Preparing Your Teen for College

Preparing Your Teen for College

February 12, 2023 0Comments 8Reactions

Not all colleges are equally well-suited for rainbow students. We give you a guide of what to look for in helping your teen choose a college, and also list special scholarship opportunities.

Causes of Sexual Orientation

Causes of Sexual Orientation

February 6, 2023 0Comments 267Reactions

Sexual orientation is influenced by a combination of genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors. It is important not to blame yourself or view your child’s unique path as a disappointment.

Gender-Variant and Gender-Questioning Youth

Gender-Variant and Gender-Questioning Youth

February 6, 2023 2Comments 16Reactions

The last decade has seen a notable rise in young people who exhibit some level of discomfort with their sex assigned at birth.

Relationships with Older and Younger Partners

Relationships with Older and Younger Partners

February 5, 2023 0Comments 16Reactions

It is normal for sexual/gender minority teens to seek older role models from whom they can learn how to negotiate life in their identity.

Asexuality

February 5, 2023 0Comments 46Reactions

Some parents may be concerned because their teenager appears to have no interest in sexual matters at all. There are various possible causes, among them asexuality, which characterizes about 1% of the population.

Risks of HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections

Risks of HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections

February 5, 2023 1Comment 3Reactions

Teens may not know the signs of such an infection, or out of shame fail to tell anyone about it so that it can be properly treated.

Substance Abuse

Substance Abuse

February 5, 2023 0Comments 3Reactions

Sexual minority teens experiment with alcohol and drugs at higher rates than their straight peers.

Understanding Consent

Understanding Consent

February 5, 2023 1Comment 15Reactions

Have your teen read this before they go off to college. Failing to establish clear consent with another student can get them into serious trouble.

Pornography and Sexting

Pornography and Sexting

February 5, 2023 0Comments 87Reactions

Many gay teens first confront the reality of their same-sex attractions by viewing pornography, and learn from it what Sex Ed in schools didn’t teach them. While underage exposure is not necessarily harmful, they need to learn that the scenarios of pornography are usually not realistic.

Divorce and Changes in Family Structure

Divorce and Changes in Family Structure

February 4, 2023 0Comments 15Reactions

Parental support is essential to the healthy development of rainbow kids. Changes in family composition pose special risks for them.

Sex Education in Schools

Sex Education in Schools

January 15, 2023 1Comment 17Reactions

Sex Ed in public schools is usually oriented to heterosexual monogamy and contains little material pertinent to sexual and gender minorities. However, there are many online sources to which you can send your teens for good information.

Teenage Sexual Activity

Teenage Sexual Activity

January 15, 2023 0Comments 42Reactions

LGBT youth tend to be sexually active at younger ages than their straight peers, often because they want to test or confirm their identity. This is not harmful, as long as they have good information on practicing safer sex and negotiating mutual consent.

Bullying and Mental Health

Bullying and Mental Health

January 15, 2023 1Comment 36Reactions

Nearly 90% of LGBTQ youth have reported being bullied and feeling unsafe at school. The good news is that there are a variety of resistance strategies you can teach your child that can build their resilience and self-confidence.