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Kevin Newman moderates a W5 forum on supporting gay teens.

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RT @JohannesLanger: Tune into @CTVW5 now -- @KevinNewmanCTV's story on LGBT children and their parents are coming on shortly. Truly, must...

by Kevin.Newman via twitter 1/27/2013 2:17:06 AM
@Tim McKenna. From where I sit you have quite a bit to be proud of too.

by Eileen 1/27/2013 2:18:16 AM
Tweeps in Alberta & BC: Terrific online discussion about #W5 story on parents helping gay teens. Airing soon! http://ow.ly/h9W09 @ctvbc

by Kevin.Newman via twitter 1/27/2013 2:21:28 AM
As a teacher of gr 7 these shows are important. We need to be supportive & understanding. It is not a choice.

by Heather 1/27/2013 2:21:57 AM
@Eileen. Thank you for that.

by Tim McKenna 1/27/2013 2:26:25 AM
Heather what is the position of your Board with regard to discussing the issue?

by Eileen 1/27/2013 2:26:26 AM
"Offside" is about to air in Alberta - home province of my fantastic daughter! (my wife and I are blessed with two kids)

by Kevin.Newman 1/27/2013 2:26:35 AM
Here we go. Paper towel at the ready.

by Eileen 1/27/2013 2:30:10 AM
30-minutes to CTV's #W5 in BC!. Join the conversation NOW about parents accepting gay kids: http://ow.ly/h9p94 @CTVNews @CTVBC #bcpoli

by Kevin.Newman via twitter 1/27/2013 2:30:11 AM
When can we view on-line? Just missed in in Winnipeg

by Joan 1/27/2013 2:30:42 AM
The show will be posted on our website tomorrow where you'll be able to watch and share it. Here it is:

by Kevin.Newman 1/27/2013 2:31:10 AM
www.ctvnews.ca/w5/

by Kevin.Newman 1/27/2013 2:31:18 AM
Our Children are out children and whatever path they follow should be supported. Kevin Newman you make us proud you are a good Dad and a good man! God Bless!

by A Mom 1/27/2013 2:33:51 AM
Oh Bless his heart............

by Eileen 1/27/2013 2:33:55 AM
Such an important discussion. THANKYOU! I have 2 gay children, an thnkfully a positive outcome for them, very supportive family and friends, but did have to process the pain of knowing they were hurting and we didn't know.

by Joan 1/27/2013 2:34:00 AM
I have watched you forever and was so happy to see you on W5..to see Scott and how brave he is should be applauded by all. His family must be so proud of the wonderful young man they raised as you must be of your son it was truly inspiring to see real parents who love unconditionally. Good for Scott for trying to stop the bullying no reason to feel guilt as I am sure he will save many more young men and women..Thank you so much for such a positive uplifting report..

by Patricia Garley 1/27/2013 2:36:23 AM
An appropriate program on this historic night. Kathleen Wynne, who has never been shy about discussing her sexuality, is elected Premier of Ontario. Somewhere Nelly McClung and Emily Murphy are smiling.

by tvdonyoung 1/27/2013 2:41:57 AM
thank you I wish this was thirty years ago

by d l 1/27/2013 2:41:59 AM
I wanted to say what courage Scott displayed then and now. That feels so wrong though. What is wrong with us that children have to have such courage just to be themselves?

by Eileen 1/27/2013 2:42:08 AM
RT @JohannesLanger: @KevinNewmanCTV @CTVW5 From someone who is still the path of coming out at the age of 29, thank you Mr Newman.

by Anton Koschany 1/27/2013 2:43:11 AM
@d l. I wish it wasn't needed now either. Unfortunately it is though. In some areas as much now as ever. Very sad.

by Eileen 1/27/2013 2:46:31 AM
Acceptance is such a key element in the coming out process. It so much eases the process if there is a home base where you are free to be true to yourself and that you have the acceptance of your parents and siblings.

by rob 1/27/2013 2:50:13 AM
Thanks for doing this.

by Bob Confiant 1/27/2013 2:54:20 AM
Hey BC: "Offside" is about to air! Watch an inspiring family and comment here.

by Kevin.Newman 1/27/2013 2:55:22 AM
BC viewers of CTV: #W5 intimate profile of a family helping their gay son come out is about to air. Good goalie too! #queer #itgetsbetter

by Kevin.Newman via twitter 1/27/2013 2:58:07 AM
Oh, and on CTV Question Period tmr: @Kathleen_Wynne, Alison Redford and more! 11et/12at/2bc/3mt #cdnpoli @ctvnews

by Kevin.Newman via twitter 1/27/2013 2:59:42 AM
Just watched the show on TV. Our 15 year old son came out to us last fall. There sure isnt a lot of support for parents of gay children. We love our son and support him. Glad you did this.

by Tamara Bender 1/27/2013 2:59:56 AM
Wow! Well done to all involved.

by Eileen 1/27/2013 3:00:21 AM
At last about to start in my time zone!

by Helen 1/27/2013 3:01:31 AM
BC viewers: "Offside" is our second story, right after Victor Malarek makes you mad about parking tickets. :-)

by Kevin.Newman 1/27/2013 3:02:09 AM
... traffic tickets. Not parking.

by Anton Koschany 1/27/2013 3:03:23 AM
Oops. Guess I should pay more attention. :-)

by Kevin.Newman 1/27/2013 3:03:59 AM
Tamara you are so right. It's hard to find support for those of us who are on our kid's side. If you are still looking for support we should connect. Kevin how can we manage that?

by Helen 1/27/2013 3:04:19 AM
You can both e-mail if you want - I'll connect u.

by Kevin.Newman 1/27/2013 3:05:36 AM
Kevin/Helen/Tamara You have me getting teary again!

by Eileen 1/27/2013 3:08:59 AM
Tmr @ http://ctvnews.ca/w5/ RT @thatotherjustin: @KevinNewmanCTV will it be available for viewing online afterward?

by Kevin.Newman via twitter 1/27/2013 3:10:19 AM
Although I am generations older this epsiode took me back. I was very moved by this episode and Scott. I wish things would have been different when I was younger. Thank you not only from me but from all gays. It has taken a long time but I am happy with myself and life. I am happily married to a man I love. Scott, I'm very proud of you.

by Craigagrant@rogers.com 1/27/2013 3:14:20 AM
Hey kelvin good thing I took up that offer instantly. Your email address has been edited out.

by Helen 1/27/2013 3:18:41 AM
E-mail to Kevin at w5@ctv.ca will be forwarded.

by Anton Koschany 1/27/2013 3:19:39 AM
Okay. BC broadcast of OFFSIDE starts after the break. Last chance to call your friends to watch. CTVBC now.

by Anton Koschany 1/27/2013 3:25:38 AM
What a great story about Scott and what a great kid. It's just so wrong that society gives gays such a hard time -they are no different than any other human being and they should be accepted like everyone else and not humiliated. Well done Scott your story will certainly help many gays and their families come to terms with it.

by Debbie 1/27/2013 3:31:20 AM
Kevin, awesome show on a delicate topic. I'm so glad now that I know where to find you and your incredible sense of journalism. I was Global, now ur on CTV, it's where I will be. Intense and professional anchors are very hard to find. I hope to find you here again next week on CTV W5. Well done tonight!

by Carmen Portman-Doi 1/27/2013 3:43:35 AM
I'd like to salute the Heggart's for sharing their story with everyone. No one more than Scott, a man of integrity and honesty who held little back. My only regret is not showing his goalie skills for how good they really are! He didn't let in every one! Honest!

by Kevin.Newman 1/27/2013 3:44:18 AM
Ah the FB moment! Huge.

by Helen 1/27/2013 3:49:20 AM
RT @darrellbricker: @KevinNewmanCTV @CTVNews @CTVBC #W5 #bcpoli Kevin. Read your piece on this. Inspiring. Necessary message that needed to be shared.

by Kevin.Newman via twitter edited by Anton Koschany 1/27/2013 3:50:45 AM
Coming up (for BC viewers) - Kevin's final thoughts ... well, at least in this broadcast.

by Anton Koschany 1/27/2013 3:55:04 AM
Miracle of TV - I'm in two places at once. Maybe 3 if you count Twitter.

by Kevin.Newman 1/27/2013 3:55:55 AM
Four or five if once Googles old stories. :)

by Anton Koschany 1/27/2013 3:57:05 AM
Its been a good night. RT @naterotman: Thanks @KevinNewmanCTV for a great piece on W5.

by Kevin.Newman via twitter 1/27/2013 3:59:05 AM
We were going to shut down at 730 PT but have gone long. We'll leave it live for five or ten minutes for thoughts from the West Coast.

by Anton Koschany 1/27/2013 4:00:12 AM

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