school experiences for trans folks

SuperFemme · 06-24-2010, 10:16 PM

how traumatic is it going to be for this child when they get to next year and perhaps a church lady teacher who isn't going to follow your daughters lead, softness?

to give something and then take it away seems almost cruel, though that is quite the opposite of intentions.

i would encourage your daughter to look and see if the district has any gender policies. then perhaps a meeting with the principal and school psychologist to implement a plan to get the child through elementary school?

my friend has done that with her child, and surprise surprise this hick town has a gender policy. her daughter (born her son) is referred to by female pronouns and uses the bathroom in the office. luckily there are no locker rooms for p.e., so it is working out so far. she did this against her husbands wishes at first.

i think your daughter is doing a fabulous thing, and i only wish all educators were so compassionate and aware.

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