Recent research by Just Like Us highlights that LGBTQ+ young adults often experience significant estrangement from their families, more so than their non-LGBTQ+ peers. A substantial portion expresses fear of negative reactions from parents, indicating that parental rejection remains a significant challenge. Fathers tend to struggle more than mothers in accepting their children’s identities. Multiple societal pressures contribute to this disconnect, showcasing a need for fathers to adopt supportive strategies to help bridge the emotional gap and foster acceptance within families.
Fathers often struggle more than mothers when it comes to understanding and accepting their LGBTQ+ children.
A third of LGBT+ young adults were hesitant to come out because they feared a negative reaction from parents.
Despite coming out being less stigmatized now, fears of rejection from parents persist for LGBTQ+ young adults.
LGBTQ+ youth identified parental rejection as the most difficult challenge in their lives.
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