What Our Fascination With John Jolie-Pitt’s Gender Says About Us“At last week’s pr
What Our Fascination With John Jolie-Pitt’s Gender Says About Us“At last week’s premiere of Unbroken in Los Angeles, one person stole the spotlight: Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, Brad and Angelina’s daughter, who, donning a suit, announced herself to the world as John. In fact, she — or rather, he — has been going by that name since he was 3 years old, which is a credit to his supportive family. And while this recent red carpet outing sparked the media's serious discussion of John’s gender, the anecdote is part of a broader and increasingly important conversation about how we continue wrestle with the complex relationship between gender and kids.Gender nonconformity has dominated parenting discussions, and educational policies. From school rules determining who can use which restroom, play on which athletic team and how teachers should talk about LGBT issues in the classroom, the debate is here to stay. Schools are trying to figure out how to accommodate trans and gender nonconforming children while providing a comfortable learning environment for all.In a world where trans youth are at a greater risk for homelessness and harassment than any other community, it’s more important than ever to create safe spaces for all kids. ”Read the full piece hereMore info on Childhood Gender Nonconformity and Gender Variance -- source link
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