Talking Transgender with My Kids – What Do You Say?

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The most recent controversial decision by the Trump administration (because there have been quite a few to choose from) is taking aim as transgender youth in our schools. In May of 2016 the Obama administration stated that Title IX protects the right of transgender students to use the restroom and locker rooms that coincide with the gender they identify with. However, recently the current administration has decided that they didn't really like that idea. Stating that they believe that it should be something each state and local school district should develop policy on. Basically passing the buck to the states, which means that many transgender students in conservative states are screwed. Now putting aside all of the politics that come along with what should be a basic human right issue it does bring up the topic of how are we addressing this with our children? I mean it does effect them doesn't it? So I thought I would share how this issue has effected our family because: we actually know a trans child, she goes to my daughter's school. she rides in our carpool and we simply adore her! For the purpose of this post we will call her Jennifer. This […]

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