Parent Talk: Gender, Identity, Sexuality Conversations

Talking with our kids about gender, sexuality, and identity can feel intimidating. We may worry about saying too much, saying too little, or simply saying the wrong thing. But when our kids bring us questions, we don't have to panic. A question isn't an emergency. A question is an invitation to disciple them.

🌎 Start With God's Good Design

Before talking about everything that's broken or confusing, give your kids a beautiful picture of what God created.

❤️ God made every person in His image.

🧍 God made our bodies, and our bodies are good gifts from Him.

👦👧 God made people male and female.

🤝 Men and women have equal dignity and value because both are made in God's image.

👑 Ultimately, we belong to God.

💬 Tell the Truth Simply

Answer the question your child is actually asking, not every question you're afraid they might ask someday.

👂 Ask, "What made you wonder about that?" Then listen.

🧒 Give age-appropriate answers your child can understand today.