Includes bibliographical references and index.

Prologue: Some of my best parents are gay -- 1. Children of LGBT parents : growing up under scrutiny -- 2. Coming out : a family process -- 3. Family change : supporting children through divorces and same-sex breakups -- 4. Out into the world : children of LGBT parents in school and beyond -- 5. Family-defining moments : respecting queer families, from grandma's house to the White House -- 6. Silent panic : the impact of HIV/AIDS on children of gay parents -- 7. Second generation : queer kids of LGBT parents -- 8. Tourists at home : Straight kids in queer culture -- Epilogue: In celebration of community -- Appendix A. Queer cultural brainstorm -- Appendix B. LGBT family resources.