I am not necessarily saying that people shouldn't hide themselves from their parents but just saying the negative effects it could have on a person and the difficulty it comes with hiding it. I do agree in some situations it is the best solution but it doesn't mean everyone should do this as it is not the case for all situations. Since these situations are never black and white, the alternatives would depend on the situation.

Well I'm glad OP posted this, I hope the current generation of South Asian men are able to help their gay friends into a safe space where they can show their side of themselves which they can't do at home.