Talking to Our Children ::

As parents, friends and allies it is so important that we give our children the language they need to talk about our families. At school, at soccer practice, on the playground people are curious about our families; they ask questions. We must be comfortable talking with our own children about our families so that they can feel comfortable talking to their friends, teachers and classmates.

Our families are becoming increasingly visible–we’re in the news as marriage equality and adoption laws are being openly and hotly debated. Visibility is a good thing, but it does mean there is some work that needs to be done on our end.

Children and youth may not know how to explain your family to their friends, teachers and peers. We strongly encourage that you take a look at these age-appropriate ways to arm your children with the language and information they need to feel comfortable and proud talking about our families.

So much of the challenge in talking about our families is in combating the misinformation being spread by the small, but incredibly vocal fundamentalist right wing. Consequently, in the following guide, we offer numerous ways to start and maintain an open dialogue with our children.  It is up to us to make sure we’re all on the same page, presenting our families and family equality as clearly and accurately as we can.

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