When the child tells her LGBTQ+ identity, what should the parents do? Advice of Known Experts

Mom, I am in the woman’s body, but I consider me a boy… or father, I am in the boy’s body, but I feel like a woman … I hear such a thing, the mother’s heart stops for a moment. Questions arise in the mind, what does the community say? What do relatives think? The school, the future, everything starts to move in front. But do you think how much your child will be able to wait and tell the truth? How many fear and problems he would have caused?

LGBTQ+ For children, the eyes of friends at school, family speech or community is not easy. Still, if your child shares his truth with you, he trusts you. Now your method to hug him. Come on, let us know from the experts what the mother and father should do and what to do.

What is Gender Dissoria?
According to Dr. Dr. Fit M. Philenia, the child’s gender sign (he feels from the mind) and when his body does not fit, it is called gender dysforia. For example, if a child is a boy from the body, but that woman feels from the mind, it can cause depression, anxiety or sadness for the child. According to Dr. Pilnia, LGPDU+ is not a trend, which is the real sign of the child. He needs your understanding and love.

Mother-father, do not make these mistakes
Scolding or joke: ‘All this has been learned from TV-real people!’ Slander can break the baby. He will be silent, but he will feel alone and be afraid from the inside.

Tried ‘treatment’: Lgbtq+ not a disease. Trying to ‘fix’ it is wrong and harmful as alternative therapy. It is also illegal in India.

Fear of society: Leave the concern of relatives or neighborhoods. Your child is your responsibility, not the issue of society.

What should we do?

Hug and show love: When you hear the baby, hug him and tell me that I am with you, you can share anything. This small step will half scare the baby.

Listen carefully: Let the child speak without interrupting. Understand his feelings. Ask him questions, but with love.

Take the help of experts: Psychiatrist Dr. Satyakanth Trivedi says that love and professional advice in gender dysforia will entertain the child. If the child is facing bullying at school, talk to the school.

Name-Survam’s honor: If the child chooses a new name or pronunciation (like a boy) and accepts it, it will give him hope.

Join support groups: Companies such as the Nas Foundation or the Hamzafar Foundation guide parents and children, they can get help from them.

Expert message
Jaipur’s psychiatrist, Dr. Anil Shekhawat, said that LGBDQ+ The Child was the biggest support of the mother-father. Follow it. If you fall in love at home, he will face the world. Dr. Rule M. Pilana further says that your child is yours. Listen to his truth and hug him. Your love will make him a confident person.

What is the law in India
The laws such as the Transgender Act 2019 shows India gradually embracing diversity. Mom-father, keep your child’s happiness above. Support him and he will shine confidently in the world.

From here to find help
Nas Foundation: Advice and Support for LGBTQ+ Community.
Hamzafar Trust: Guidance for Parents and Children.
Trained Advisor: Contact the expert in gender-funding.