Always My Child

The first book to focus on the day-to-day experiences of adolescents dealing with sexual identity issues, <I>Always My Child</I> provides the insights and practical strategies parents need to support their kids and cope themselves. <BR><BR> Parents whose children are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or who are going through a "questioning phase" are often in the dark about what their children face every day. As a result, offering support that will comfort and fortify them feels like solving a puzzle with missing pieces. <BR> In <I>Always My Child,</I> Kevin Jennings supplies the missing pieces by guiding parents through the world their child inhabits. He explains what these teens often encounter -- teasing and harassment -- and offers solutions for parents who want to better understand their LGBTQ children and learn how to protect their self-esteem. He offers advice, including how to: <BR><BR> <UL> <LI>Initiate constructive communication with their child<BR> <LI>Respond effectively to frequently asked questions<BR> <LI>Recognize depression and signs of drug abuse and harassment <BR> <LI>Successfully advocate for their child''s well-being outside the home<BR> </UL> <BR><BR> <I>Always My Child</I> makes it possible for parents to create the kind of relationship with their children that allows them to grow into emotionally healthy adults.