One-third of LGBTQ+ minors outed without consent faced depression and reduced family support, with two-thirds experiencing significant stress, highlighting the importance of consent in revealing sexual orientation or gender identity.
Transgender, nonbinary, and asexual youth reported higher stress levels from outing compared to cisgender counterparts, emphasizing the need for parental education on sexuality and gender identity to reduce stress levels.
Anti-LGBTQ+ bills in the U.S. endanger queer youth, with some states requiring schools to report transgender children to parents wanting a different name or pronouns, contributing to an unsafe environment and increased bullying.
ACLU asserts that LGBTQ+ students' privacy and well-being should override parental rights, stating that the constitutional right to privacy is crucial for protecting these vulnerable individuals.
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