The My Child's Coming Out: Parent Guide is an essential, printable resource designed to equip parents and carers with the foundational knowledge, language, and tools needed to support their child's identity journey with unconditional love and respect.
Your acceptance plays a critical role in your child's safety and happiness, and this guide ensures you are prepared to build a foundation of trust and resilience.
This comprehensive guide helps you quickly understand the complex topics of sex, gender, and orientation. It empowers you to navigate discussions, address common myths, and access vital support systems to ensure your child thrives.
Why It Works
Clarity on Identity: Provides simple definitions for Sex, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, and Attraction to eliminate confusion and build clear communication.
Affirming Language: Features a comprehensive Glossary of Terms for Sex & Gender (e.g., Non-binary, Transgender), Sexual Orientation (e.g., Pansexual, Asexual), and Community & Identity (e.g., Deadnaming, Misgendering).
Myth vs. Fact: Corrects common misconceptions (like "It's just a phase") with validating truths, reinforcing that identity is always valid.
Actionable Support: The Parent Toolbox Kit gives you practical steps—like asking about pronouns, correcting others, and celebrating identity at home—to actively model acceptance.
Benefits for Parents/CarersReduce Confusion by clearly distinguishing between sex, gender, and attraction.Build Trust by committing to use the names and pronouns your child shares.
Promote Safety and Wellbeing by understanding the mental health risks faced by LGBTQ+ youth and accessing professional resources.
Advocate Effectively with knowledge of legal rights and safeguarding principles.
Strengthen Connection through shared reflection and a unified approach to your child's personal journey.
What’s Included (Digital Download A4)
My Child's Coming Out: Parent Guide (PDF): 3-page, printable resource covering foundational ideas, a full glossary, the Parent Toolbox Kit, and essential mental health contacts.
Note: This worksheet is designed to be a supplementary tool for emotional literacy and is not a substitute for professional therapeutic assessment or treatment.