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Nearly half of LGBTQ+ youth contacting Childline fear coming out

Created at 31 May · 11:10 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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Nearly 50% of LGBTQ+ children contacting Childline fear coming out due to potential negative reactions from parents and alienation from friends. The data highlights anxieties faced by young LGBTQ+ individuals regarding family and social acceptance.

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50%LGBTQ+ children fearing coming out

Who's Involved

Childline
Charity receiving calls from LGBTQ+ youth

↳ Why This Matters

This data highlights the significant anxieties faced by young LGBTQ+ individuals regarding their family and social acceptance when considering coming out. The findings underscore the need for supportive environments and resources for these vulnerable youth.

Key facts

  • Nearly 50% of LGBTQ+ children contacting Childline fear coming out.
  • Concerns include parental reactions.
  • Concerns include alienation from friendship groups.

This data highlights the significant anxieties faced by young LGBTQ+ individuals regarding their family and social acceptance when considering coming out. The findings underscore the need for supportive environments and resources for these vulnerable youth.

Frequently asked questions

Childline is a charity that provides a helpline for children and young people, offering support and advice on a range of issues.

The primary fears reported are negative reactions from parents and the potential for alienation from their existing friendship groups.

Almost half of the LGBTQ+ children who contact Childline express these fears about coming out.

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How It Developed

31 May · 11:01 PM
Childline has reported that almost half of LGBTQ+ children contacting them express fears about coming out.
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