June is Pride Month, meant to commemorate the LGBTQ movement. It is the perfect opportunity to show support for the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people around the world. It is also a great way for parents to educate their children on LGBTQ inclusivity. So how exactly can you do that? Here are a few tips: 

1. Keep It Simple

It is difficult to talk about Pride Month without talking about what it means to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. You can make this discussion easy for yourself by first asking your children what they already know. If there is any misinformation, it is the perfect opportunity to correct it. Most kids are satisfied with the simple explanation of “when a man loves a man or a woman loves another woman.”

2. Be Honest

Your child is going to have lots of questions. Some of those questions may be surprisingly deep and existential. So just be honest and do not be afraid to do a little research yourself before you answer them. 

3. Be Open

Let your child know that you’ll always be available to answer any other questions they might have. This signals openness which is essential if you want to have an ongoing conversation. As your child grows older, you can give them more advanced information. As you do, try to find out what they know and what they are learning from their peers. 

4. Buy Them Pride Merch That Will Lead To Even More Conversations

Whether it’s a rainbow sweater or a rainbow lamp, having these things around them and interacting with them every day will open them up to more meaningful conversations down the road. 

Questions Your Child May Ask About Pride And How To Answer Them

What Is Pride Month?

Pride Month is a month where we celebrate LGBTQ people and remind everyone that they deserve the same rights as everyone else. It’s not just limited to one month, though. You can support LGBTQ people or be proud to be LGBTQ all year round.