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To parents who find a child's disclosure about sexual or gender identity challenging, I always urge what I'd call "moderated" honesty. If you can't say "I love you," then say something like, "I'm going to need some time to digest this news." Buy time this way. And then think.

"Civilities: Steven Petrow answers all your LGBT and straight social dilemmas for the hour". Live chat, live.washingtonpost.com. September 13, 2016.
To parents who find a child's disclosure about sexual or gender identity challenging, I always urge what I'd call moderated honesty. If you can't say I love you, then say something like, I'm going to need some time to