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The Effect Of LGBT Teens On Homeless Youth
Studies show between 25% and 50% of homeless youth are LGBT, and on the streets because of their sexual orientation. Half of the youth who come out to their parents experience a negative reaction and in 26% of these experiences the child is thrown out of their home. Gay teens are 8.4 times more likely to report trying to commit suicide, and 5.9 times more likely to report being depressed compared to teens from families that have no or low chance of family rejection. The average GPA for LGBT students who are often physically harassed because of their sexual orientation is half a grade lower than students who are not LGBT. The foster care system has an abundance number of LGBT teens in their care, because of parents who abandon their children
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