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Talking with kids about transgender issues

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TheSteveMilliband · 29/09/2018 11:08

So I have 2 DS aged 8 and 11. Whilst they're in primary they are pretty well protected (small school). I know that when they hit the huge secondary they will be hearing a lot more views other than mine.
Even now, their language sometimes surprises me, talking about someone having "gender issues". Ds2 is not typically gender conforming either, luckily he is confident, but want him to have a good grounding / understanding before he is subject to the views of activists.
When did you start having these discussions and how? So far it's just been emphasising that there is no "girl or boy toys ", just things you like or don't. When do kids start picking up the party lines (that TWAW, that you can choose to be girl or boy etc.)?

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Clambering · 29/09/2018 11:24

My kids are both about a year older than yours & I have lately found myself being a bit more explicit - so I've been saying no one can change sex but you can do/wear whatever you like. My DD12 has been asked for her preferred pronouns at summer camp & I'm not sure how I feel about that, to be honest. I do want to give them a broad perspective before they are plunged into TWAW without an alternative viewpoint.

Littlemouseroar · 29/09/2018 11:13

I just simplify everything and say that boys liking dresses and dolls is fine and girls liking football and science is fine but girls are girls and boys are boys. When you go into greater detail about toilets and showers is up to you according to your childs age and level of maturity.

TheSteveMilliband · 29/09/2018 11:09

Horrifyingly I unwittingly started my post with "So..."
I hate this! I want an edit button!

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