Transgender Child Case Study

When raising a transgender child it is a very delicate process, much like any child with a disorder, it will take time and patience. Raising a transgender child isn’t something anyone is prepared for. The question is,” how can a parent be sure they are making the right decision for their child” (McCloskey 291)? Most parents already know when their child is showing different gender schemes that are not of the social norm. In the case of Brandon Simms, his mother Tina Simms states that before Brandon was two years old. “As a toddler, Brandon would scour the house for something to drape over his head-a towel, a doily, a moons and star bandana he’d snatch from his mother’s drawer” (Rosin 274). The other question was what issue or roadblock would parents have to overcome when deciding on this course of action? The first issue is to listen to what your child is trying to tell you, and the second is to take him or her to a therapist for further evaluation. The most important thing to do is to teach yourself everything there is about young children going through gender identity disorder. …show more content…
There are alternative with camp. The name of this camp is Camp Aranu’tiq for transgender youth. It is a fun and safe place for children to be themselves and open about who they are. In an article about the safety of transgender youths. It states that a child cannot effectively learn when they live in a fear of discrimination (Marsh). It is well document that a safe environment optimizes a child’s ability to learn(Marsh). It is up to the parent that his or her child is in a safe environment that isn’t going to harm them. The parent has to talk to the principle and administrative staff. If the school is unresponsive then legal action should be in