When did this "coming out" thing become such a huge event? If you're that uncomfortable with your parents knowing, then why is it any of their business?
People trying to make this a "coming of age" thing, it's stupid. And then celebrating because he told his parents that he's gay? Seriously, so what? If I told my parents that I'm absolutely terrified of dating women, would it get this much celebration? Doubtful.
I hate this era.