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[quote=Anonymous]Totally normal to know at that age.  I personally wouldn't make a big deal out of it with family. I wouldn't hide it or anything, but IMO the extended family doesn't need to know who he is interested in dating at 13.  If he wants to make an announcement, of course, that's different and you should be supportive.  For me it would have been a nightmare to have everyone focused on my sexuality at 13 - but kids are different.

One of my cousins is gay and I actually found out via Facebook bc she was posting pics with a gf (she was in college at the time).  It worked kind of well - I told my parents and siblings, and when she showed up at the next family event with the gf everyone was prepared for it and no one said anything dumb by accident (my family was all supportive, but my parents sometimes use outdated language or ask awkward questions if not coached, so it was nice to be able to head that off).  But she just showed up and introduced the person she was dating, the same way any straight person in the family would.[/quote]

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