Comments for Raising Queer Kids

Comment on “Be the Change You Want to See” by Queer Kid's Mom

Queer Kid's Mom — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 02:17:49 +0000

Thank you!

Comment on Welcome to the Premises by Queer Kid's Mom

Queer Kid's Mom — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 02:17:38 +0000

Thanks so much. I really appreciate it. Truly there are not enough resources available for this new wave of LGBT/gender non-conforming families. The fact that our numbers are growing is a testament to the fact that our generation really has made the world a little better for today’s LGBTQ kids.

Comment on “Be the Change You Want to See” by Shula

Shula — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 01:02:57 +0000

A very good point, sort of makes me proud of my little rainbow sticker and what it means. Well done you.

Comment on Welcome to the Premises by Lyla Cicero

Lyla Cicero — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 23:12:45 +0000

Wow, I am so glad I found your blog after seeing it mentioned in Huffingston Post. As a parent, I feel I have found a role model, and as a psychotherapist who specialize in treating sexual minorities, including gender variant and LGBT kids, an invaluable resource. You are doing a great service here. Thank you!

Comment on Reflecting LGBT/Gender Queer Kids by Paula G V aka Yukimi

Paula G V aka Yukimi — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 06:42:53 +0000

Have you thought about manga? Some of them are age appropriate and deal with LGBTQ stories. You would need to screen until you found one that fit the bill but there are many out there and I think the fact they have pictures along with text might make them more appealing for tweens. I’m currently hooked up with Aoi Hana (a lesbian story) and Hourou Musuko/wandering son (a story about a girl who wants to be a boy and a boy who wants to be a girl that starts when they are both in the 5th grade) both by Shimura Takako although I admit they might not be what you are looking for but the market is quite big and for Yuri (lesbian stories) I recommend blogs like Okazu and Yuricon. There isn’t much problem finding Yaoi/BL but you need to be careful to avoid the high number of explicit stories.

I don’t know if this helps but that’s my 0.02 cents. Watching certain anime when I was a kid was what gave me the hint I was bisexual (Sailor Moon, Card Captor Sakura, …) so I guess I have fond feelings for it although as I’m a book worm, manga is my favourite consumtion form heh.

Comment on How Do You Know For Sure? by Alison McFarlane

Alison McFarlane — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:32:13 +0000

This is so awesome. I admire and respect all of this. I am not out to my parents yet, I’m 22 and have always known that I am gay. I think it’s my own internalised homophobia which is restricting me more than anything else.

Keep fighting the good fight. It’s so heart warming to come across blogs like this. So full of love and compassion and understanding.

Thank you. I wish all the best for you and your family.

Comment on In Her Own Words by Claudia.

Claudia. — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:14:05 +0000

wow your teen years old daughter is so smart! she is an amazing person already. If i ever want kids then i want my daugther like yours!!

Comment on Show & Tell by Queer Kid's Mom

Queer Kid's Mom — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 22:08:41 +0000

I prefer the word “queer” because I feel it leaves so much room for flexibility of interpretation. She is pretty clear that she is a “lesbian” or on occasion “bisexual.” I would rather leave more latitude for a fluid identity, than always use words that constrict and define.

I also like the fact that “queer” allows for play in gender performance.

Comment on Show & Tell by jvoor

jvoor — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:51:28 +0000

Aha, here is the explanation of queer vs. lesbian that I was wondering about. Labels/Language are so interesting and important in terms of personal identity as well as greater understanding about other people. And I love that she feels connected to a community!

Comment on What Use, a Blog? by jvoor

jvoor — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:44:21 +0000

Loved this post from QKDad! Also, am very curious to hear more about the difference between her knowing herself to be queer versus lesbian. Has that post been written and posted? And if so, where can I find it?