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[quote=Anonymous]Ok, clearly your kid being gay/bi is NOT the same as your kid preferring salmon to tilapia, OP. Admit that to yourself, and forgive yourself. It's true for pretty much everyone, and it's ok. You're obviously a caring parent who loves DC unconditionally. You don't have to minimize this just to prove it.

Second, take a deep breath. Sexual identity, not lightswitch. Please do not start researching gay-friendly colleges in the Netherlands.

Now, congratulate yourself for having the kind of relationship with your kid that enables DC to share this with you. When I was 13 and crushing on my same sex camp counselor (I'm a lesbian now, FWIW), my mother was the last person I ever would have told.

Finally, keep talking to DC -- without giving DC the sense that you expect this issue to be decided once and for all. IOW, do not start telling friends your kid is gay or flying rainbow flags on pride day. Give your DC the space to explore this for as long as it takes, and go along with whatever twists and turns that occur along the way.
 
That said, as DCUM as discussed many times before, the rules do change for a gay/bi kid with regard to sleepovers and that kind of thing. Communicate your expectations. You're still the parent.

Good luck, OP. You'll do great. I envy your kid.

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