rules and advice for becoming a parent to a teenager?
Mulder asked:
My 16 year old brother is gay, he came out to our parents and they kicked him out. I let him stay with me and decided that he should live with me, I talked to our parents and they are giving me custody. I told him and he couldn’t be happier, any advice for a new parent? tomorrow we’re going shopping, so he can get stuff for his new room. any other ideas on what i can do to make him feel safe and at home?
Jeremiah
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My 16 year old brother is gay, he came out to our parents and they kicked him out. I let him stay with me and decided that he should live with me, I talked to our parents and they are giving me custody. I told him and he couldn’t be happier, any advice for a new parent? tomorrow we’re going shopping, so he can get stuff for his new room. any other ideas on what i can do to make him feel safe and at home?
Jeremiah
December 28th, 2011 at 12:53 am
Sofia
be firm but open.don’t be domineering to him, but make sure he knows he’s there for him. treat him with respect, and listen to him. don’t baby him either, because that’ll just make them uncomfortable around you. don’t meddle with his business either. (: good luck!
December 28th, 2011 at 10:09 pm
Wyatt
Just accept his for who he is, and love him unconditionally, and let him know that you are there for him regardless, let him know that he can talk to you, although you may not always agree with him, but you have an opinion, but you always accept him for him
December 29th, 2011 at 9:39 am
Lauren
You’ve been great by letting him live with you. It’s a shame that your parents aren’t accepting, but it’s a blessing that you are. Remember that he is your brother and don’t let him get into trouble, but let him be him, too. Make sure he’s keeping up in school and not being promiscuous, and do your best to help whenever he asks for it. Good luck!