Gay actor Jonathan Bailey and pop star Jessie Ware have joined forces to promote a new LGBT+ Guide for parents.
The guide is published by the charity Just Like Us, which aims to combat a rise in anti-queer rhetoric.
The Rising Need
Recent reports show children in primary schools hearing more anti-LGBTQ+ language.
The upcoming guide, set for release on 24 February, encourages families to have open conversations about LGBTQ+ topics.
It covers essential information for parents whose child comes out, featuring advice from young people themselves.
Jonathan Bailey
The Fellow Travelers and Jurassic Park star, named one of People’s sexiest men alive in 2024, is a patron of Just Like Us.
He says, “As parents, you want them to feel safe, be confident, and thrive.
Any home can welcome a member of the LGBTQ+ community.
There should be no shame in parents not knowing how best to support their kids.”
Bailey also raised money for Just Like Us by running the Hackney half marathon, calling the charity’s work “incredible.”
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Jessie Ware
The Save A Kiss singer adds that “Being an ally starts at home. I want my kids to grow up safe, loved, accepted for exactly who they are. Standing up for others matters.”
Laura Mackay, chief executive of Just Like Us, highlights the need for family acceptance to prevent low self-esteem, estrangement, or even homelessness.
She emphasizes that no young person should fear being rejected for who they are.
The new guide, backed by The George Michael Fund and managed by The Talent Fund, hopes to offer parents the resources needed to foster inclusion in every home.
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