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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My son told me he was gay recently. I have no problem with it. Of course, I suspected but he talked about having girlfriends a lot too up until he told me he was gay.
Anyway, I told him I'm proud of him for telling me but I'm not sure he should talk about it with kids at school.

He went to camp this summer and met someone. His feelings for that boy made it clear that he was gay. (Knowing that kid, I will say he's so much better than any of the girls he said he liked).

Now I feel like it is all he talks about - mostly because he has someone he likes.

My question - I'm obviously afraid he will be teased and bullied at his conservative Catholic school. He already feels very isolated.
 Also he is very young so it doesn't really matter if he wants to be with boys or girls - he isn't dating anyone.

I fear I am making him think he needs to hide. I guess I just don't think everyone needs to know something so personal about him right now. I'm not sure if he knows whether he is gay or bisexual either.

They are still at an age where they are teased if they talk to someone of the opposite sex. Coming out seems like a lot more than anyone else is talking about at this age.
I know things have progressed but this is a Catholic community where I know several parents condemn homosexuality.

The way I've handled it is to say he doesn't need any announcement at all. Just love who you love and be with whomever you love. It's nobody else's business. 
Heterosexual kids don't have to answer any questions so I think he should assume the same. 
Thoughts?  
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I don't think a Catholic school is a good fit for him, unless he goes deep into the closet. [/quote]

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