For Kids

Much of the information in the SSA Parents and Trans pages will be of use to kids and for parents in supporting their children, however here we’ve listed a couple of links to excellent information designed specifically for children of same-sex parents.

http://www.suite101.com/print_article.cfm/gay_parenting_families/81633
A personal account of what it was like for the author of this story when her mother came out to her at the age of 9 years old. It covers some of the issues that came up for her, and how things changed as she grew up and her understanding of her family developed.

http://www.pflagcanada.ca/pdfs/glb-myparent.pdf
This is an excellent resource titled “Understanding My Gay, Lesbian or Bisexual Parent” from PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) in Canada. It isn’t too relevant for younger children, but provides much useful information for teenagers and adults whose parents have come out to them. It could also be useful for LGBT parents to help gain a better understanding of what their children may be experiencing.