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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'll be the dissenter here. 39 y/o gay man if it matters. If your son wants to tell people let him. It is his life. And straight people they are straight because everyone assumes that you are.

I cannot imagine being out at 11, but it is a different world then when we were kids. Letting people think you are something that you aren't isn't good for ones mental being. Being out is liberating even if it comes with some difficult
Moments.

Btw, imo it is actually a bit homophobic of you to hide his sexuality if it comes up in conversation. For example if anyone asks you if he is show interest in girls yet, you absolutely should could tell that he is showing interest in boys. [/quote]

Kids and teens can still be extremely homophobic and this can lead to repercussions that go far beyond "some difficult moments." In a perfect world I'd completely agree with you, but just because it's never been easier to be an LGBT adult doesn't mean that kids always have it the same. I'd at least suggest having the kid get a feel for social environments before diving in to avoid unnecessary bullying, labeling, and social exclusion, all of which still happen in a lot of places.

Signed,
A twenty-something who was completely ostracized for being gay and is currently in therapy.[/quote]

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