LGBTQ Families: The Ultimate Teen Guide (It Happened to Me)
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| Rating | : | 4.83 (778 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0810885360 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-01 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Topics discussed include politics, religion, media, and bullying.Aimed at young adults with LGBTQ parents, teens who identify as LGBTQ, those who support LGBTQs, and anyone wanting to educate themselves on the topic, this book will broaden understanding and enable teens and their peers to embrace the diversity of the modern family.. This book offers encouragement, insights, and resources to help them cope with and embrace the uniqueness of their family life. Teens and adults from LGBTQ families—and teens who identify as LGBTQ themselves—tell their personal stories and share strategies they use to deal with a sometimes unaccepting society. In the past few years, several states across the nation have passed Freedom to Marry bills for same-sex couples. But even with the rise in recognition of LGBTQ families, acceptance has not necessarily followed. Unfortunately, young adults in LGBTQ families encounter many challenges, from derision by their peers to the embarrassment of being perceived as different.LGBTQ Families: The Ultimate Teen Guide focuses on the difficulties young people face as members of households in which one or more members are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/transsexual, or queer/questioning. According to the
Through interviews and thorough research, the author gives you C. Hansen Through interviews and thorough research, the author gives you a clear and honest view of the challenges and rewards of living with one or two LGBTQ parents. Every family type is celebrated and explored in this easy-to-read guide for teens.
. She is the author of Swede Dreams (2007) and Getting Ready to Drive (2011). Eva Apelqvist is a freelance writer and translator, who has written for children’s magazines such as Highlights for Children, High Five, Spider Magazine, Ladybug, and more
The author is careful, however, not to demonize all members of these critical affiliations. Grades 7-12. LGBTQ Families begins with an overview of each letter of the iconic acronym and progresses into a more thorough look at LGBTQ adolescents, LGBTQ parents, and how trans individuals may affect family dynamics. Other chapters investigate same-sex marriage, other issues (e.g., rights of sperm donors), LGBTQ rights around the world, bullying, how LGBTQ individuals are portrayed in the media, LGBTQ celebrations, and the ongoing debate between the LGBTQ community and various religious, political, and business groups. --Angela Leeper . Each title comprises a good blend of opinion and current research, making the series an excellent resource for both individual and curricular research. From Booklist Whether through interviews or brief biographies, the comprehensive It Happened