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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m a school counselor who has talked to dozens of students, male and female, about this over the years. It really makes no difference how they self identify at this juncture, what matters is that you tell them you love them and appreciate them sharing their feelings with you and that it’s also ok to try on different identities until they find the one that feels right, as sexuality can change over the course of a lifetime. Oddly enough, some kids are upset when their parents are too lackadaisical, as it feels momentous to them. It’s a tough line to walk, trying to convey unconditional love, respecting them as knowing who they are, while also explaining that sometimes it’s an evolving thing, and treating it with some gravity while not overreacting. Anecdotally, I will say that many middle schoolers wonder about their sexuality, and while quite a few end up being straight, some are not, and so it never hurts to err on the side of assuming they are lgbtq and being clear that it doesn’t matter to you who they love. And OP, you did great.[/quote]

Thank you.  This was super helpful.  I really appreciate the advice.[/quote]

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