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Many parents who still do not know the best action when knowing the child likes the same kind. Citing Advocate's page, the author of "Dannielle Owens-Reid and Kristin Russo's book" Parents of Gay Kids "explains some of the things parents can do after knowing a child likes the same sex.
Do not ignore the topic
For some parents, this news can be a very surprising thing. There is probably no friend or close family member who has experienced the same thing, and no one knows how you feel. Reactions when knowing a child likes same sex will be different for each parent. You may also feel guilty for not being able to immediately accept the child's identity. However, you should not avoid the topic completely. Ask them how they are doing and explain that you are trying to understand this situation.Many inquired
The news may be new to you, so it makes sense to have some questions. Many parents feel that they have no one to get answers, but in fact the child may also ask the same questions about himself. Try asking as much as possible to the child, and understand if they at that moment may not have all the answers to your question.Talk about telling others
You should talk to the child first before deciding to tell others. Similarly with children, you should first discuss whether you, as parents, already feel comfortable if they want to tell others. Be honest with what you feel, and know that there is almost always a way to find common ground. If you need a few weeks to feel a bit more comfortable telling others, give them a specific time period and why you need that time.