Gay Teens
Sort by:
-
Bullying in America - Gay Teens Being Driven to Commit SuicideMedia coverage of gay teens who have committed suicide recently is highlighting the fact that teen suicide among gays is not only climbing at an alarming rate, but also appears to be perpetuated by the epidemic of bullying in our country. -
Suicide Rates in Gay Teens in Regard to Social WorkThis article looks at how sexual orientation affects the mental health of teens.
-
Help for Gay TeensThere are a variety of resources in Southern California intended to help gay and gender questioning teens find the answers and support they are looking for. Listed are several organizations specializing in support of the LGBT community. -
Suicide and Bullying Among Gay Teens: It Has to Stop NowThe spike in suicides of 5 gay teens who were tormented and harassed in recent weeks as a result of homophobia has brought about an ugly side of America.
-
How High School Can Be Hard on Gay TeensHigh school is not the most inviting environment for gay teens, more often than not. Teenagers are hard on each other about even the most trivial things.
-
Gay Teens Face Challenge Surviving YouthMy personal story of growing up in the 70s and discovering I was gay, and the difficulties for gay teens even today, and the depression and even thoughts of suicide that come with it.
-
5 Things You Should Not Do When Your Child Tells You He is GayEach year, tens of thousands of teens are made homeless by their own parents, simply because they have the courage to come out of the closet. Here are 5 things you should never do.
-
Councilman Joel Burns Encourages All Troubled Teens with 'It Gets Better' SpeechFort Worth Councilman Joel Burns gave a compelling speech during last week's city council meeting. He expressed encouraging words that all teens should live by. -
Raising a Gay Child in a Homophobic WorldParents should be supportive of their gay and lesbian children when others are against them. -
My Son is GayIt is typically very difficult to be a teenager who either is gay or questioning his sexual orientation. It is important to convey love and acceptance to your son even if you do not accept Ð or even believe Ð that he is gay.
-
How Gay Teens Can Protect Themselves OnlineSo what is a gay teen to do if they want to express themselves? If they are on MySpace, simply set your profile to private.
-
Suicide Risk Among Gay and Lesbian TeensGay and lesbian teens are two to three times more likely to attempt suicide than their heterosexual peers. Here are some contributing factors to the high suicide rate, as well as some suggestions for reducing the risk.
-
Bullying, Gay Teens, and Suicide: the Anoka-Hennepin DilemmaSuicide is the third leading cause of death among young people in this country, and one of the leading causes worldwide. Risk is higher among homosexual and lesbian teens, who are often the victims of intense harassment in school and out. -
Churchgoers Protecting Gay YouthShould churchgoers (Followers) protect or antagonize today's gay youth as it has been widely "accepted" throughout the years? Is suicide really the answer to gay bullying? -
Ohio Teens Commit Suicide After Being BulliedSadly, teens all over the country are ending their lives after being tormented by bullies. Recently, four teens killed themselves in one school district in Ohio.
-
Growing Up Gay in a Conservative WorldGrowing up gay in a 70s conservative world, I well know what teens go through discovering their gay and dealing with the guilt and shame. Also my take on Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's recent speech in Geneva on Gay Rights.
-
Should Religion Be Blamed for Gay-Teen Suicides and Bullying?Why do some blame religion for gay-teen suicides? Do bullies terrorize in the name of religion? What should religion be doing to set the record straight? -
Facebook and YouTube Help to Catch Bullying TeensWhile social media sites like Facebook and YouTube are often blamed for being avenues for bullying, they also work to help police catch and convict bullying teens.
-
What To Do When Your Child Says, 'I'm Gay'Many parents dread the day their child comes home and says, "I'm gay." What do you do when your child comes home and says this to you? The inside of you starts racing with emotion.
-
Talking to Your Parents About Being GayTips for the gay teen talking to parents about being gay.
-
Gay and Homeless in the MetroplexFeature on being gay and homeless in Texas -
Gay Themed Book Review: Totally Joe . . . B+A whimsical view into the life of a gay/questioning 12-year-old boy, conveyed by way of diary-like year long school assignment that called for the main character (Joe) to create an entry for each letter of the alphabet.
-
Top Ten Movies for TeensTop ten movies for teens.
-
Schools Remain Unsafe for Gay StudentsA new study released to coincide with National Coming Out Day shows that nearly a quarter of all lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered (LGBT) students do not feel safe at school.
-
Author Amber Lehman Addresses GLBTQ TeensAmber Lehman is the author of the novel Torn, a story about a group of teens questioning themselves, in many ways. -
The Situation of the Gay TeenagerGay teenagers are an often understudied minority group in high schools. How can we understand their situation and help them?
-
Gay Teens: One Mother's Coming Out StoryStory of a lesbian teen coming out to her mother in middle school.
-
Calling All Gay HypocritesThe gay's and lesbian's want equality to end the hate, to end the violence, to end the fear yet there are also gay hypocrites who ruin it for some by physically abusing people for not being one way or the other.
-
"DWTS" 11 Margaret Cho - Cho's Gay Dance Routine on "Dancing" Had Pride MessageMargaret Cho's dance on "DWTS" 11 week 3 had a gay pride message in her Samba routine. -
Chely Wright to Announce She's Gay on People Cover?It looks like Chely Wright will announce she's gay on the cover of People magazine, ending the speculation as to what celebrity would be on the May 5th cover. So just who is Chely Wright and why is it such a big deal that she's announcing she's gay?
-
Missing Maryland Teens Deaths Ruled SuicidesThe search for two missing Montgomery County teens missing since Jan. 19 that drew wide attention along the Atlantic seaboard ended today when both girls where teens found dead in a car in rural Loudoun County.
-
What to Do If Your Teen is GayGiven the extremely politically charged debate in the U.S. regarding homosexuality, suspecting or knowing that your child is gay can be difficult for many parents
-
Steps to Loving and Accepting a Gay ChildHow to love and accept a gay child from my own experience as a mother of a gay teen.
-
What If You Learn Your Teenager is Gay or Lesbian?What would you do? What should you do? Parents and siblings may have difficulty accepting a teen family member who is gay or lesbian. The following information will help.
-
"It Gets Better" Gives LGBT Teens HopeA YouTube channel that asks for submission of success stories from the LGBT community tells the untold story of the life after high school for young adults in the LGBT community.
-
Finding the Best Gay-Themed Films, #3: La MissionMy review of a great film that took me completely by surprise!
-
Gay College Student Suicide Rocks U.SThe death of college student Tyler Clementi has many thinking about the plight of college students.
-
Can a Homosexual Choose to Not Be Gay?A look at whether or not homosexuality is a choice. Also, is it healthy to assume that it is or expect gays to make a different choice?
-
Sarah Silverman: Always Funny & Now Also Hits a Serious Note Speaking Out Against Gay BullyingSarah Silverman has one of the sharpest wits in America. She is one of the queens of comedy and now she's using her fame to speak out against discrimination too.
-
Margaret Cho Brings Rutgers Suicide to Light with 'DWTS' Gay Pride DanceMonday night on ABC's 'Dancing with the Stars', comedian Margaret Cho made a bold statement when she danced a rainbow infused dance as a tribute to families of recent teen suicide victims.
Video: Gay Teens
|
|