We talked to you yesterday about how we can ask ourselves what sexual orientation our sons or daughters will have, so as not to take things for granted, to understand that there are different options and that, when they grow up, they will decant and your sexual orientation must be respected.
Today we bring a "Guide for the Normalization of Affective-Sexual Diversity in schools and families", in case you have raised these questions, in case you have older children or if you are part of a school where this topic can be useful.
Because while it is true that most parents will only care about the happiness of their children and we will not interfere in their way of loving, even in these cases we must be aware that children can be affected by rejection or discrimination in other areas The worst, of course, is when the rejection comes from the family bosom itself.
The sexual orientation of people must have the respect of the whole society, but starting with the family and also the school, very important areas in the development of children who grow and continue to evolve immersed in their home and their educational centers.
This guide offers useful information about history, legislation, effects of homophobia and how parents can react if a son or daughter tells them he is homosexual, as well as advice to help them if they need it and the process that leads to Many parents even the unconditional support of their children.
There is also a section for young people and many resources to continue expanding information. Among the first objectives of the Guide, the following stand out:
To be the explanation of human and universal realities such as homosexuality, bisexuality and transsexuality, viewed and understood from the closeness of having a homosexual, bisexual or transsexual son or daughter.
To make known to society the reality that people with a gender identity or a sexual orientation different from the majority have to live, since knowing reality is the best way to achieve social and family normalization of lesbians, gays , bisexuals and transsexuals.
Anyway, a highly recommended reading for families who, although with young children we still see this issue away, informs and prepares us, since it can touch us in one way or another at any time.
The "Guide for the Normalization of Affective-Sexual Diversity in schools and families" It is a document that we can download from the UNAF website (Union of Family Associations), edited by Families for Diversity and the Andalusian Rainbow Federation.
