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<blockquote data-quote="Fran" data-source="post: 102110" data-attributes="member: 3"><p>Dealing with sexuality makes most adults uncomfortable but when it has to do with our own kids, it heightens the emotional response. If a teen has different sexual experiences than what we have had, then we don't know if this is a good thing or a bad thing. We just don't know.</p><p></p><p>I'm sure a lot of the people who know their relatives/children didn't do such a thing probably don't really know and truthfully shouldn't know. It's an area that is as personal and as private as it gets. If the conversation with him about the why's and what are discussed in a matter of fact way you may be able to get to the root or his interest. If it pushes red flags then you may want to pursue it. If the worst he does is wear cross gender undies then it's not a bad thing but if this is another step into a dangerous or abnormal behavior you may want to pursue professional help. </p><p></p><p>It's worrisome because it's probably outside most of our experiences but our anxiety doesn't mean he is a deviant of some sort. </p><p></p><p>Lots of "regular" he man guys are mean, deviant and a percentage could be transgender. No one sees into others lives accurately. </p><p></p><p>Give the teen a safe place to share his concerns or his preferences. You don't want to alienate him any more than our difficult child's already can be. </p><p></p><p>Hugs. I know the idea of an excedrin and a martini may be the best way to start.LOL(just joking)</p><p></p><p>Keep us informed of how things go. It can be very helpful to many who suffer with concern but aren't as forthcoming. Thanks.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fran, post: 102110, member: 3"] Dealing with sexuality makes most adults uncomfortable but when it has to do with our own kids, it heightens the emotional response. If a teen has different sexual experiences than what we have had, then we don't know if this is a good thing or a bad thing. We just don't know. I'm sure a lot of the people who know their relatives/children didn't do such a thing probably don't really know and truthfully shouldn't know. It's an area that is as personal and as private as it gets. If the conversation with him about the why's and what are discussed in a matter of fact way you may be able to get to the root or his interest. If it pushes red flags then you may want to pursue it. If the worst he does is wear cross gender undies then it's not a bad thing but if this is another step into a dangerous or abnormal behavior you may want to pursue professional help. It's worrisome because it's probably outside most of our experiences but our anxiety doesn't mean he is a deviant of some sort. Lots of "regular" he man guys are mean, deviant and a percentage could be transgender. No one sees into others lives accurately. Give the teen a safe place to share his concerns or his preferences. You don't want to alienate him any more than our difficult child's already can be. Hugs. I know the idea of an excedrin and a martini may be the best way to start.LOL(just joking) Keep us informed of how things go. It can be very helpful to many who suffer with concern but aren't as forthcoming. Thanks. [/QUOTE]
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