Book
When your child is gay : what you need to know / Wesley C. Davidson and Jonathan L. Tobkes.
Record details
- ISBN: 1454919361 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781454919360 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: xix, 220 pages
- Publisher: New York : Sterling, [2016]
- Copyright: ©2016
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 16.95 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Homosexuality. Gays > Family relationships. Parents of gays. Parent and child. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | PC 306.766 Dav | 31681020009148 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
- SterlingâAn incredibly compelling and helpful read for parentsâor anyone out thereâwho would like to learn more about the dual processes of raising a gay or lesbian child and growing up as gay or lesbian.â âCason Crane, Founder of The Rainbow Summits Project and LogoTVâs Youth Trailblazer Honoree, 2013
Coming out can be fraught with difficulty for both parents and childâbut Wesley C. Davidson, a popular blogger on gay rights issues, and Dr. Jonathan Tobkes, a New York City-based psychiatrist, provide a road map so families can better navigate this rocky emotional terrain. Emphasizing communication and unconditional love, Davidson and Tobkes help parents untangle their own feelings, identify and overcome barriers to acceptance, encourage strong self-esteem in their child, handle negative or hostile reactions to their childâs sexual identity, and more. Filled with case studies and interviews, along with useful action plans and conversation starters, this is a positive, progressive guide to raising healthy, well-adjusted adults.
Winner of the National Association of Book Entrepreneurs Award for best parenting book of 2017! - SterlingComing out can be difficultâbut Wesley C. Davidson, a popular blogger on gay rights issues, and psychiatrist Dr. Jonathan Tobkes provide a road map so families can better navigate this rocky emotional terrain. Emphasizing communication and unconditional love, Davidson and Tobkes help parents untangle their own feelings, identify and overcome barriers to acceptance, encourage strong self-esteem in their child, handle negative or hostile reactions to their childâs sexual identity, and more. Filled with case studies and interviews, along with useful action plans and conversation starters, this is a positive, progressive guide to raising healthy, well-adjusted adults.
