school experiences for trans folks

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Originally Posted by Dylan

I understand what you're saying.

I'm just saying the parents already know. The kid didn't just pop up ONLY at school saying this. The kid has said this at home, probably for years. If the kid isn't talking about how the parents know about this, the parents aren't cool with it.

I got a ten spot says the parents don't handle the phone call well, and get pissed at the school, and nix the plan. This will also make it more difficult for the kid. When really, what's it matter what line the kid stands in?


Dylan

Dylan,

I take no issue with the fact that the parents already know--and that the child has probably--explicitly--stated their gender to their parents.

However, it isn't just about the line--and whose standing in it--this issue will progress from the line, to the loo, to names (perhaps?), etc.

If one step is taken (to put them in the line they prefer), others will have to follow.

That child WILL come home and say that at SCHOOL they are allowed to be do this or that, be called this or that, (etc.). THAT is when the shit will hit the fan that the school has been making decisions WITHOUT the parent(s)' knowledge.

It will not just stop at letting the child go into a certain gender line division. And, if Softness' daughter is referring to this child with female pronouns without the parent's consent? You think THAT is going to go over well? It isn't and Softness' daughter needs to be aware that she is putting her job in jeopardy by making these decisions without Administrative AND parental support.