11) Do you avoid sexual encounters out of a fear that you won’t be able perform? For Example: Worrying that if you can’t get aroused by a woman that it might be evidence that you are gay? 12) Have you asked others for reassurance about your sexuality? For instance, constantly asking your friends if they think you're gay when you're straight. 10) Do you avoid sexual encounters because you worry that you may have a thought about a member of the same sex? And vice versa for those who identify as homosexual. 9) Do you search the internet for answers about your sexuality? For Example, Googling “How do I know if I’m gay?” Have you read sexuality blogs online to find evidence of whether you may be gay? Or have you read coming out stories looking for answers and/or reassurance of your sexual orientation. 8) Do you worry that you have hidden same sex desires that you just haven’t acted upon yet? And vice versa for those who identify as homosexual.
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6) Have you looked at same sex pornography and worried about if you were aroused? Or have you viewed opposite sex pornography and worried that you were not attracted/aroused enough? 7) Do you avoid watching TV or movies that contain homosexual characters? And vice versa for those who identify as homosexual. Or, you worry that you were not attracted ‘enough’ to a character of the opposite sex, even though you identify as straight. 4) Do you worry that others may think you are the opposite sexual orientation from which you identify? For example: A straight man thinking "If my legs are crossed, do my guy friends think I’m gay?" 5) Have you ever checked your genitals for arousal after seeing someone of the same sex? And vice versa for those who identify as homosexual. For example: After viewing an arousing scene on TV, you worry that you were aroused by a character of the same sex even though you identify as straight. 3) Do you worry that you are NOT attracted to members of the opposite sex (if you're straight) and that 'that might mean' that you are gay? And vice versa for those who identify as homosexual. 2) Do you worry that you are attracted to members of the same sex, such as strangers, friends, or celebrities, when you currently identify as heterosexual? And vice versa for those who identify as homosexual. Or a teen who doodles a lot may benefit from an art class or activity where he can indulge his love of drawing.1) Do you constantly worry or fear an unwanted change in your sexual orientation? For instance: Fearing that you will become gay when you are straight. Help your teen identify her strengths and choose activities that let her use those strengths and "shine." For example, if your teen is good at arguing, she may thrive in debate club. Pick your battles and keep these issues in perspective.Įncourage your teen to pursue his interests through activities such as sports, music, or hobbies. If the time period is less than 6 months, your child may. And the behaviors, or what you might consider ADHD symptoms, should have been taking place for at least 6 months. Unusual hair colors will grow out and clothing fads change. Take ADD Quiz (for Parents of Children Age 6-9) When answering the ADD quiz questions, you want to compare your childs behaviors to other typical children of the same age. Here are tips for you, as a parent, to deal with your teen as she develops an identity:ĭon't get alarmed over changes in appearance. They give teens a chance to try something different or unusual in an approved, safe setting. This could be why "dress up" or theme days for school events are so popular. Fluctuations in choices can startle parents but are normal.Ĭhanging their appearance or pursuing new interests are ways for teens to "try on" different identities to see what works for them. Teens work out who they are by trying on new identities and experimenting with different appearances or new interests. For example, teens might ask themselves whether they are predominantly: This often leads to confusion and questions about who they really are. Teens will find themselves acting differently according to the situation and who's with them. Teens are also developing a perception of themselves and wondering how others perceive them. They're curious about the factors (reasons) they are who they are. They are starting to wonder who they are and why. For teens, thinking about their identity is a first-time event. The development of identity, or one's sense of self, occurs throughout a lifetime. This fact sheet is part of the Teen talk: A survival guide for parents of teenagers series.