Hi, Our son is 8. I have had slight suspicions for about 2 years that he may be gay. He said a few things a few days ago which led on to him telling me he likes boys, not girls. He sobbed his little heart out because he didn't want to be called gay. He even told me, he's different to the other boys and he doesn't want to chase girls in the playground. I have set his mind at rest that whatever he is, we will love him and support him as much as we possibly can and that all I want is for him to be happy. I guess I knew anyway but my hubby is struggling. He just keeps saying he's too young to know. Is he too young? Does anyone have any experience of your young child telling you this? Many Thanks for any advice.
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