Is it OK for parents to ask the kids about their sexuality?
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Is it OK for parents to ask the kids about their sexuality?
No, you should ask them. If you have an open, friendly, respectful relationship with your kids then they won’t need to tell you, you will know when it is appropriate for you to know. And that is when they start dating, because they won’t feel the need to hide it from you. If they need to be encouraged, then that means they are scared to tell you – and you need to ask yourself why. It may not be you they fear, it might be other family members.
Presumably, your child is old enough to have a sex life or you wouldn’t be asking this question. If they want you to know about their sexual orientation, or anything else that is highly personal, they will tell you. You should understand that your child is an individual human being, not merely an extension of you. As such, they deserve a little privacy regarding these matters. Your best bet is to let it go. If they bring it up, then talk about it. If they don’t, then understand that it’s not your business and forget about it.