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To: Dilbert San Diego
Since we don’t know what causes homosexuality or other sexual identity issues, do we know for sure that all these gay/transgender/whatever teens stay that way as adults? Or could they be going through a phase?

It depends on the situation. We do know that gays, lesbians, and porn stars can be produced by childhood sexual abuse, but it is less clear that this is the only method of transmission. The subjects of this story seem to have become homosexual by taking prepubescent teasing far too seriously. However, victims often suppress trauma and do not think to consider it as a reason for acting out, nor do gay-friendly reporters wish to discuss such subjects.

Therefore, whether a homosexual teen will grow out of it probably depends on the level of trauma: actual abuse may be insurmountable, but peer pressure may well fade with time.

38 posted on 06/28/2010 9:26:34 PM PDT by mrreaganaut (Love is all we need. God is love.)
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To: metmom; TigersEye
“It makes being gay feel natural, which it is, of course. Books give you hope.”

I feel sick. It is not natural of course....Shaking my head again.

74 posted on 06/29/2010 11:04:45 AM PDT by pandoraou812 (Merda taurorum animas conturbit......)
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