Gender identity and teenagers
Figuring out their gender identity and deciding to tell people about it is going to be a pretty big deal for your teenager. Get practical tips to support them through the journey and understand what they're going through.
If you want to know more about what gender identity is then head to our Understand page.
Understanding gender diversity
Gender is a spectrum, and gender diversity describes the variety of genders people can identify with. Read our guide on gender diversity and teens here.
Ways to support your non-binary teenager
If you have a non-binary teenager, there may be a few things you’d like to understand better. Learn more here about how you can support your child.
Supporting your transgender teen
Transgender teens face many challenges. Get practical advice for supporting your teen’s gender identity and helping them foster confidence and resilience.
Supporting your trans teen: Chase and Sarah’s stories
See how Sarah approached supporting Chase, her son, when he came out to her as trans.
A parent's story about gender identity
Read Mel's story about her son Jacob and their transitioning journey.
Supporting an intersex teenager
Read this practical guide to what it means to be intersex, and how you can best support an intersex teenager.
Support your teen to come out at school
Coming out as LGBTQIA+ can be pretty stressful, even if the response is positive. Learn about supporting your teenager to disclose their sexuality at school.
Help your teenager with coming out
By coming out, your teenager is taking steps accepting themselves, and ownership of who they are.