In this book for parents, we will take a look at what you should do when your child comes out about their sexual orientation or gender identity. First and foremost: don't panic! As someone's parent, it is natural that you would feel upset – but remember how proud they will be feeling in the moment. It really all boils down to one thing: accept our children as who they say they are without question, just like any other time something new has happened with them (lost tooth, first day of school). The more accepting environment we create for our kids now means less self-doubt later on in life, leading to addiction issues such as anxiety, medication abuse, or even suicide attempts if not properly addressed early on.

This is a tough situation for parents, but it can be handled with love and acceptance. Some tips to help are: don't scream or shout; get some tissues before you talk so that the child doesn't feel like they have to cry in front of an angry face; make sure not to touch them without their permission first because this might scare them away from telling you anything else about themselves again. The most important thing, though? Don’t try too much at once - take your time as things come up! Your kid deserves understanding and patience.