Some parents of homosexuals suspects that their child is gay , even before they are told (Robinson et al , 1989 . Parents may be told face to face , through an intermediary (sibling , other relative , our counselor , or in a letter . Parental reactions to discovery that their child is gay often include shock and anger (Robinson et al , 1989 , p 67 . It may be particularly difficult for gay youth to come out to their families (Uribe Harbeck , 1992 . Two explanations may account for...











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