Talking about same-sex​ relationships: step by step

When Ireland voted overwhelmingly in favour of the Marriage Equality Referendum in 2015, it was the first time any state had legalised same-sex marriage through a popular vote.

In other words, we, the people, decided we wanted to help create a fairer society for all who lived here.

At the time of the Referendum, there was a huge amount of publicity and debate, both public and private. Opinions were whirling around in the ether, and without doubt,​ many children's minds were and still are, working overtime to understand this thing that is so important.

Many parents struggle to 'explain' what this all means but the starting point of this conversation should be no different to any other that we deal with here on thetalk.ie. Our ethos is all about raising confident and caring young people who, from the word 'go' respect themselves and the people around them.

This week at TheTalk.ie, we help parents put in place the building blocks which will help kids understand same-sex relationships, how everyone is different, and how self-acceptance is the first step in accepting others.

x Sarah