http://www.proudparenting.com/node/1402 Comments for "Lesbian and gay kids are coming out of the closet earlier than ever. Can we help them with the challenges?" en http://www.proudparenting.com/node/1402#comment-11225 <p>Youth sexuality is such a complex thing. I feel like a caring community should encourage and discuss the complexities of sexuality, sexual desire, and dating. However, in many communities discussing anything surrounding sex other than "don't get pregnant" or "don't get anyone pregnant" is still taboo. We have to move out of an area of discomfort and move into one of interaction. Maybe this tragic death could have been avoided. </p> <p>"I have come to believe over and over again that what is most important to me must be spoken, made verbal and shared, even at the risk of having it bruised or misunderstood. That the speaking profits me, beyond any other effect." - Audre Lorde</p> Sun, 13 Apr 2008 11:29:17 -0700 Ty_N_Al comment 11225 at http://www.proudparenting.com http://www.proudparenting.com/node/1402 <p>Lawrence King's murder has put America on alert. <a href="http://www.proudparenting.com/node/1273" target="_blank">The 14-year-old boy was shot in the back of the head</a> because he asked another boy to be his Valentine. The accused shooter - also 14 y.o. - has been charged with premeditated murder and will be tried as an adult. If convicted, he faces 50 years to life in prison.</p> <p><a href="http://www.proudparenting.com/node/1402">read more</a></p> http://www.proudparenting.com/node/1402#comments Advice &amp; Education bullying Los Angeles Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:02:27 -0700 Jeff 1402 at http://www.proudparenting.com