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10 Kid Shows With LGBTQ+ Characters and Storylines by Sarah Cottrell June 3, 2022
Flowers are blooming, summer vacations are starting, and Pride Month is here. There are so many TV shows for kids with great LGBTQ+ characters, storylines and themes, and that’s great news — because representation matters. Here are 10 to test out.
1) Andi Mack (Disney+)
An artsy teenage girl named Andi finds out one day that her sister is actually her mom. But weirder than that, her mom is actually her grandmother. I perceive , I know, you just have to see it. This is a brilliantly written show about characters trying to find out who they really are and the crazy adventures they have in an effort find that fact. We love that Andi’s best friends Cyrus and Buffy are along for the ride and in Season Two, we monitor as Cyrus courageously comes out.
2) Ridley Jones (Netflix)
If you loved Night at the Museum, then you’ll love Ridley Jones. This preschool series is put in the Museum of Natural History, where Ridley and her friends travel on wild adventures to keep the museum’s secrets safe. We especially cherish that Ridley has two dads (who happen to be mummi
Movies with LGBTQ+ Characters
Last updated: July 17, 2025
With the call for diverse media representation growing louder than ever, movies that highlight LGBTQ+ stories and characters are finally getting some time in the spotlight. We've put together the best LGBTQ+ movies that highlight a wide range of identities and experiences for families and teens craving better representation in their lives. These picks celebrate love, perseverance, and the real-life icons who have led the Queer community to where it is today. For more stories with great advocacy, check out our lists of TV Shows with LGBTQ+ Characters and Books with LGBTQ+ Characters.
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Safeguarding LGBTQ+ children and juvenile people
Risks of harm
Evidence suggests that LGBTQ+ children and young people might be at increased risk of some forms of harm.
Child sexual exploitation
LGBTQ+ relationships are underrepresented in educational resources and the media (Barnardo’s and Fox, 2016). This means there are fewer examples of relevant, robust relationships available to Diverse young people. If Diverse young people are not taught about healthy and unhealthy relationships, it might be easier for an abuser to groom them into believing an abusive relationship is normal.
If Homosexual young people are unable to get information about sex and relationships from school or family, they might seek advice and support from people in adult spaces, such as gay clubs. This is particularly true of adolescent people who live in rural areas or in communities where their gender identity or sexuality is not accepted. Adult spaces don’t have the alike safeguarding and child protection measures in place as spaces specifically for children. Children might be pressured or coerced into doing something they don’t long to do, particularly if they are already isolated and don’t have anywhere els
Growing Up Queer: Thoughtful Movies and TV Shows About Diverse Youth
Last updated: July 17, 2025
Puberty, hormones and emotions, fresh schools, evolving friendships: Growing up is hard for everyone, but it can be especially complicated for queer kids and teens whose understanding of their gender and passionate identities is evolving. One great way to support little people through these transformative years? Distribute media with them that reflects their own triumphs, struggles, and lived experiences. The movies and TV shows on this list highlight prominent, affirming stories of lesbian, lgbtq+, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth coming of age and navigating life. Before you go, review out our other suggestions for books featuring LGBTQ+ youth, or movies and TV shows that explore intersectionality and queer identities.
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Defining LGBTQ+ Words for Elementary Educational facility Students
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When children ask questions about LGBTQ+ words, it is often foremost to offer basic and direct answers. You might choose to answer a student’s question with another question to figure out what they are really asking -- is it about name-calling, a classmate’s two dads or something they saw on the internet. Listening first helps you respond.
Here are a rare items to maintain in mind when defining terms for children:
- Use examples to help children perceive definitions.
- Questions about Queer words can provide teachable moments on topics like knowledge difference and treating people with respect.
- If a student uses an LGBTQ+ term in a derogatory way, ask them if they know what it means. If they don’t, deliver a short definition and explain how using an self as a slur is mean and emphasize that the word is not a bad word.
The following list can serve as a starting place for educators to respond to questions about LGBTQ+ words. These suggested definitions can help to assure that you touch confident in your own knowledge and ability to interact these ideas to stud