Showing up for your LGBTQ+ child does more than just provide comfort—it validates their identity and fosters self-acceptance. When parents actively support their child, it dramatically reduces the risk of anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. Simply being there, both physically and emotionally, can empower your child to face the world with confidence.

Imagine a place where your child can freely express who they are, without fear of judgment or exclusion. A space where they can connect with peers who share similar experiences and identities, fostering friendships and understanding.

Providing support for LGBTQ youth is essential for their well-being and development. Parents, teachers, and peers all play a vital role in creating a safe and supportive environment for them.

Our LGBTQ+ youth are precious and cherished, and we must honor them every single day. Together, with support, love, and acceptance, we can provide a safe, empowering environment that promotes growth and inclusivity. As parents, teachers, and community members, we must create a world where our queer youth can thrive and become the best versions of themselves.

Ensuring that LGBTQ youth get to meet and spend time with other LGBTQ youth is crucial to their wellbeing and success in life. As parents and teachers, we need to create safe spaces where they can connect with their peers, access support, reduce stigma, develop their identity, and become advocates and activists for their rights.

As a parent or teacher, there is nothing more important than ensuring the safety and well-being of our children. But what happens when the government decides to put their ideology over the lives of those in need? The result is a harmful and deeply disturbing reality facing the transgender community today.

As parents, we have a significant role to play in shaping the hearts and minds of our children. Alongside academic and athletic success, we must teach them to be kind and compassionate friends.