Mallon G
Green Chimneys Children's Services, New York City, NY.
Child Welfare. 1992 Nov-Dec;71(6):547-56.
Gay and lesbian adolescents, whether self-declared or in the throes of sexual identity struggles, are and have been in out-of-home care settings. Their placements are often negative experiences because their feelings of difference are frequently aggravated by the attitudes of those around them, including other children and some staff members. This article discusses factors that can help make placement a positive experience for these youths.
男同性恋和女同性恋青少年，无论他们是自我宣称的，还是正处于性取向认同挣扎之中，都曾或正在接受家庭外照料安置。他们的安置经历往往是负面的，因为他们与众不同的感觉常常因周围人的态度而加剧，这些人包括其他孩子和一些工作人员。本文讨论了有助于让这些年轻人获得积极安置体验的因素。
