looking for faith based answers on how to handle a child thinking they are bi.
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Why do they think they’re bi? They need to recognize that it’s normal to find others of their same gender attractive–come on! The media tells us that breasts are wonderful. Both men and women are hearing (and seeing) this message, but girls don’t understand that their minds are being manipulated. When they’re aroused by seeing a pair of breasts, they assume that they’re gay.
Teach them that their own bodies are beautiful, and they don’t need someone else to validate that. So many youth turn to sex as a way to show that they’re lovable and desirable. The added facet of homosexuality is just another place to look for acceptance.
As far as a faith-based answer is concerned, please don’t tell your child that “this isn’t god’s plan!” Have you taught your child to pray and listen to the Holy Spirit? Believe that He’ll guide your child.
Thank the Lord that your child even wants to talk to you about their feelings and concerns. The dialogue will stay open as long as they feel you are listening. The most important thing is God loves all of his children. All of them.
Let them know that you will be there whatever they decide. You may certainly do as all parents should and let them know your feelings about the choices they are faced with and your desire for them to have an easier life, but let your child know you will do your best to support them.
Forbid it and you will make the tabooed choice more attractive. It may not be raised with you again but they will find others to discuss it with and those people may exploit them.