Throughout the season, however, she begins to admit her sexual identity as a lesbian and come out to her parents. Her father accepts her, but her mother rejects her. Emily's sexuality is the only issue in the show that is handled with some respect and sensitivity. Her friends have all accepted her without weirdness; nevertheless she deals with a lot of negative attitudes from adults, students, and her parents. Emily's parent’s reaction to her coming out is very realistic for the average American gay teenager. They still love her, but are devastated by the news, because they are a typical traditional family. It is clear from the show there not bad people just parents struggling to figure out what to make of their daughter. This is far more realistic life for a
Throughout the season, however, she begins to admit her sexual identity as a lesbian and come out to her parents. Her father accepts her, but her mother rejects her. Emily's sexuality is the only issue in the show that is handled with some respect and sensitivity. Her friends have all accepted her without weirdness; nevertheless she deals with a lot of negative attitudes from adults, students, and her parents. Emily's parent’s reaction to her coming out is very realistic for the average American gay teenager. They still love her, but are devastated by the news, because they are a typical traditional family. It is clear from the show there not bad people just parents struggling to figure out what to make of their daughter. This is far more realistic life for a