Equality for each other

Respect each other and acknowledge each others needs
Give parents time to adapt to your sexuality
You have came along way from isolation dont revert now
If you have a current girl friend or boy friend dont force the issue of getting them to meet them until all agree to this.
If asked to go for counciling you may wish to add clearly but sympathetically that you would consider doing that but only to help you in your future plans but not to try and be someone you are not.
Now you have been honest with your parents its their turn to come to terms with it and decide how it may affect everyone

Most parents continue to love their child in a way that allows them to say "I love you," to accept the reality of the child's sexual orientation and to be supportive. In fact, now that the relationship between parents and child is on a level of mutual honesty and trust, most parents say their relationship is better than it ever was. All parties begin to feel better about what has happened.Sometimes parents respond by making it clear it's an issue that no longer requires discussion. Although they can discuss the matter, they are quite fragile in dealing with it. They have progressed this far and wish to go no further.

This does not necessarily reflect a negative attitude toward you. They know their limits and don't want to be pushed beyond them. Although you need to respect that stance, you can still make efforts to reach out to them.

Let them know that you love them -- in word and deed. Cautiously let them know some things that you do related to your sexuality; i.e., gay groups you're involved in (community center, religion, athletics). Make it a point not to let them drift away from you.

Introduce them to some of your friends; meeting other homosexual persons (in small numbers) will help to break down the stereotypes they may hold.

Some young people try to deny their feelings as is often easier when out of mind but this is short lasting. Others will try and avoid thoughts and feelings which remind them that they have homosexual inclinations. It then becomes more in the distant that many will come out as blocking their sexuality and not seeking any external help is as comforting as admission of feelings so they end up balancing each other out.

This is one of the most important announcements that you are likely ever to have to make......

.....Now you can start to live your life the way you want to without hiding.

Mum; Dad, I have something I want to tell you!

It is very hard to judge how parents will react to your news and several factors have to be addressed and considered.

Considerations

Choice of when and where to tell them
Avoid over dinner or parties and anywhere similar
Be prepared for their questions
Your confidence is their assurance that you are serious
If a negative reaction then do not get agressive or start and argument
Accept that if they disapprove then it will be harder but not the end of the world so do not give up
You need to reassure them also that it's not their fault and they have done no wrong as often parents blame themselves
Naive questions pwill possibly will follow like "is it a phase" etc answer these properly and not in a sarcastic manner.
If worse case scenario results in disapproval then there is always outside help for both you and your parents if need be to mediate
They may also want some time to talk to each other and digest what you have told them. Give them this space and dont pressurise them. They will come to you when ready to do so.

One or both parents may accept

Be patient because the ideal is where your parents turn round and say you are their son or daughter no matter your sexuality and even then sometimes this is an quick way out so they can collect their true feelings without discussing it further. You may also experience one of your parents accepting while the other either doesnt say much or protests. be prepared for this and as above dont agrivate the situation by creating an arguement as this can lead to animosity on both sides and makes a path forward more difficult to resolve.

The strerotypical son or daughter is to grow up have a good education and get married then have a family bringing them grandchildren. This will not be the case for you or them and this often is the hardest part to overcome especially if you are the only offspring. One imprtant thing is not to try and pressurise the parent that is not tottaly convinced or happy as again all they will do is be more determined to put up a barrier. If this is the case its about waiting for the news to settle and a mutually agreed restart of discussion. Your own maturity will be tested to the limits and the better you react to their views and they way you conduct yourself will be positively in your favour.

Single Parents

For one reason or another you may only have one parent you can come out to and this can be harder as the parent often feels failure and blames a marriage breakdown or bereavement or other reason for your sexuality. They may also feel so wrapped up in their own guilt that makes your admission a little trivial this is perfectly normal and this is where good listening and good communication prevails.