Similarity of Family Backgrounds Across Sexual Orientations
Research has consistently demonstrated that familial experiences and family backgrounds are very similar among heterosexual individuals and LGBTQ individuals. This evidence refutes the previously common belief that sexual orientation is largely determined by socialization and familial experiences.
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A client tells their therapist that they believe their son's sexual orientation was caused by the friends he had in high school. The client is worried their younger child will be similarly 'influenced.' Based on the current scientific consensus, how should the therapist evaluate the client's concern?
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