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b'How can cis-straight parents be a better ally, offer more support, and be a better parent to kids who are coming out? We\\u2019ve received this question countless times, and so we talk more about that in today\\u2019s episode. Parents often come from the role of teacher, but this moment is an opportunity and invitation to learn more and respectfully enter your child\\u2019s queer life. Shay reminds us that ally is a verb, and as a parent, it is your job to do the hard work of making amends, educating yourself, and respecting boundaries. Brian calls on parents to get a little uncomfortable and go out and do the work of advocating among their cis-straight peers to create a safe space for queer and trans folks to thrive in our world. Your child\\u2019s queerness is special and a beautiful part of them, and being an effective ally is an important role for parents.\\n \\nArticles:\\xa0\\n\\nIt\\u2019s Not Possible to Have a \\u201cHealthy Relationship With Your Child\\u201d if You Don\\u2019t Affirm Them\\nKind Homophobia and Transphobia is Still Evil\\nTo LGBTQ Kids With Unaffirming Parents: You Deserve Better\\xa0\\n\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\nIf you want to support the Patreon and help keep the podcast up and running, you can learn more and pledge your support at patreon.com/queertheology.\\nIf you\\u2019d like to be featured in future episodes, email your question or Bible passage suggestion to connect@queertheology.com.\\n \\nPhoto by Christian Lue\\n\\n \\nThe post Affirming Parenting: When Your Kid Comes Out appeared first on Queer Theology.'