A young person’s sexual orientation, or the gender(s) they are romantically or sexually attracted to, is personal and not for a parent to dictate. A caregiver’s most effective role is in being open and available to talk with their child about sexual or romantic feelings they could experience, to best support their developing identities as they move through adolescence.
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