GAY & LESBIAN TEEN CHILDREN   It is important for parents to understand their teen’s homosexual orientation and to provide emotional support. Parents often have difficulty accepting their teen’s homosexuality for some of the same reasons that the teen wants to keep it a secret.  These include: ü  feeling different from peers; ü  feeling guilty about their sexual orientation; ü  worrying about the response from their families and loved ones; ü  being teased and ridiculed by their peers; ü  worry about AIDS, HIV infection, and other sexually transmitted diseases; ü  fearing discrimination when joining clubs, sports, seeking admission to college, and       finding employment; ü  being rejected and harassed by others.   Gay or lesbian adolescents should be allowed to decide when and to whom to disclose their homosexuality. Parents and other family may gain understanding and support from organizations such as PFLAG.   FAMILY HELP LINE                                                                            305-445-8445 24 hour, confidential help line for family members of gay and lesbian teenagers and adults. A support group in Miami offers regular meetings to help family members gain a better understanding and acceptance of their loved one’s homosexuality.  J ®   G.L.O.R.Y.                                                                                          561-499-6190 3733 South Lancewood Pl. (Delray Beach) Provides mentors, self esteem sessions, and community events to acknowledge youth that are struggling with low-self esteem and sexual identity.   J  ®   PFLAG                                                                                                954-916-9252 Gay and Lesbian Community Center 1717 N. Andrews Ave. (Fort Lauderdale) A nonsectarian family support group which meets monthly. For the parents, families, and friends of lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender persons,  J  ®   SUNSERVE COUNSELING SERVICES                                    954-764-5557 1480 SW 9th Ave. (Fort Lauderdale) Affordable care for the gay, lesbian, bi, and transgender community.