Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-214) and index.
Contents
Shame can shatter their dreams -- Myths and fallacies -- Identity development -- Coming out -- Parents and families coming out -- For all parents -- What happens to gay children at school? -- Students tell us how schools can help -- How individuals with the school system can help gay students -- Gay youth support groups -- A school climate survey -- Transcending the stigma -- Enlightened mayor seeks acceptance for gay youth -- Legal and social policy barriers and how they affect gay children -- Transgender identity -- Personal stories of transsexuals growing up -- The tipping point.