http://www.proudparenting.com/node/1193 Comments for "Practical Tips for Lesbian and Gay Parents Raising Teenagers by Tony Madril, M.S.W., B.C.D." en http://www.proudparenting.com/node/1193#comment-4662 <p>My dad came out to me at 13, actually mom outed him to me, I don't advise that. 13 was a bad time, earlier would have been much better for reasons you site. Dad never really left the closet and thus it was difficult to reconcile the whole thing. If he wasn't proud of who he was how could I be? I write about this in my blog at <a href="http://kidsofqueers.blogspot.com/" title="http://kidsofqueers.blogspot.com/">http://kidsofqueers.blogspot.com/</a></p> Thu, 07 Feb 2008 12:20:07 -0800 comment 4662 at http://www.proudparenting.com http://www.proudparenting.com/node/1193 <p>No doubt adolescence is tough. And for teens growing-up in lesbian and gay households, it can be even tougher. Nevertheless, lesbian and gay parents who are aware of the particular challenges their teens are likely to face can respond with a set of interventions that are meaningful as they are practical. Delivered thoughtfully, these focused actions can help lesbian and gay parents ease the stress of a sometimes burdensome period of family life. </p> <p><a href="http://www.proudparenting.com/node/1193">read more</a></p> http://www.proudparenting.com/node/1193#comments Advice &amp; Education Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:58:24 -0800 Tony Madril Therapy 1193 at http://www.proudparenting.com