Mr$.$ Houdini is a teacher at Javier High School. He has just finished conducting an

online class and one of his students, Winston, requests extra time after class to talk

to Mr$.$ Houdini.$$ Winston has had a close mentoring relationship with Mr$.$ Houdini. He

trusts him. Winston confesses that he is coming out and is concerned that he will be

bullied and taunted by other students. He is also worried that his parents will not

understand. Winston asks for Mr$.$ Houdini's guidance. What should Mr$.$ Houdini do$?$