Loving Queer Kids in a Hostile World

About this episode

The episode discusses the urgent needs of LGBTQ+ kids in a hostile environment and the role of adults in providing support and advocacy.

Loving queer kids today requires honesty: they are growing up in a world that actively questions their right to exist, to be safe, and to belong. In this episode, we speak plainly to parents, caregivers, and allies about what LGBTQ+ kids need — not someday, but right now — in a cultural and political climate that is increasingly hostile. We confront the real harm caused by silence and “good intentions,” challenge adults to move beyond private support into public protection, and name advocacy ...

People in this episode

Hosts: Susan Cottrell, Rob Cottrell

Topics covered

• LGBTQ+ advocacy
• parenting
• support for queer kids
• cultural climate
• public protection

Keywords

• queer kids
• LGBTQ+ support
• parenting advice
• cultural hostility
• advocacy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: LGBTQ+

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