How can I explain homosexuality to my parents?

Best to be honest and always ask your parents to give you some time to explain more about the situation and why you made the choice to be a homosexual. In this way they will understand better and not jump to any conclusions.

Homosexuality: A person who is sexually attracted to people of one's own sex. This is the dictionary definition and is the most simple to understand.

Tell them that this was a hard decision to come by and that you are homosexual that even saying it you hope they will understand, support you

take your time. don't stress yourself about it. sure it may not be easy but if you are sure about it there is no way to skip this. maybe you want to find out what's their opinion in generel, so it may be easier to talk to them if they react well to the topic. otherwise try to keep it as short as possible. try to give them some time to handle it. maybe also some space, if they don't react well or make you feel uncomfortable. don't try to change yourself. embrace yourself as who you are. whoever can't accept that fact don't deserve to be part of your life.

It is hard for some people to learn new or different things such as that. You may not be able to explain it to them at all. You can try your best, but some people just wont change. It is no one's fault in that. Sometimes it is just hard to change. It may even take them a long time to understand it themselves even after you explain it.

Ideally, you will sit down and have a discussion with them, or even just write them a letter explaining your feelings. There's no guarantees, but if you don't back down then they will eventually come to accept it.

Tell them that it means when two people of the same sex love each other and also it's okay to be gay (:

You must first sit them down, perhaps over dinner where everybody is content and just tell your parents what is going on. Be cautious though, They might be shocked but the shock value doesn't fade within time.

Well one thing is to help them understand how normal it is to some people. Ask them "Why do you like the opposite gender?" They will probably respond with something along the lines of, "Because I just do." Let them know that people don't just choose to be gay. That they were born just as 'gay' as your parents were born 'straight'. Help them understand that homosexuals aren't just sexual fiends and that they actually fall in love with eachother. Let them know that their love is just the same as any heterosexual couple. The only difference being the genitals. They can be wonderful parents too.. They fight like other couples. They love like other couples. And the fact that they are still love who they love regardless of all the harrassment they go through really shows how strongly they feel this.

Be honest with yourself first because without you there's no need to explain it. Build a support network filled with your love ones and friends that understand that might already guess you have different sexual preference, better than starting with explaining to heteronormatives. 7 Cups of Tea is one way but reach out too. Your family who may be more sensitive to lgbtq, or a close family friend. Honestly I would never tell anyone that it is necessary for you to come out to your parents. This is a personal choice sexuality is a private matter. Who you love is your choice. If they would judge you for this then they do not deserve your love. And I have had friends who have had to learn this solid hard truth about narrow-minded people who don't believe in the power of love. Love and Let Live!