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. All parent with transgender kids have to take into account that at some point their child is going to go through going to camp, sports leagues, and sleepovers.
…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 place. If a parent wants to know if they are making the right decision for their child there are some ways to determine if your child has gender identity disorder or going through a phase. First parents should notice whether his or her child makes remarks about their gender. The second sign would be to watch for dissatisfaction with their private parts. The third sign would be to watch for their clothing and grooming choices. The forth would be to watch who they play with, like if a boy identifies with girls more or a girl identifies with boys more. The last is Five, consider their mood; transgender children may appear sad, withdrawn, or closed off from the world(WikiHow). This is just part of the process of know if your child truly wants to live a life as a transgender. Most importantly there are clinical evaluations and, you must go through this experience with your doctor. In an article I read about transgender children one parent wrote on the comment that “transgender children are sick, and they have a mental disorder. He states that you should never condone your child to dress like the opposite sex to the point where he or she has to mutilate their bodies” (Connor). I recall when I was a teen I would dress in baggy pants and baggy shirts and I would dress in boy tennis shoes.
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 place. If a parent wants to know if they are making the right decision for their child there are some ways to determine if your child has gender identity disorder or going through a phase. First parents should notice whether his or her child makes remarks about their gender. The second sign would be to watch for dissatisfaction with their private parts. The third sign would be to watch for their clothing and grooming choices. The forth would be to watch who they play with, like if a boy identifies with girls more or a girl identifies with boys more. The last is Five, consider their mood; transgender children may appear sad, withdrawn, or closed off from the world(WikiHow). This is just part of the process of know if your child truly wants to live a life as a transgender. Most importantly there are clinical evaluations and, you must go through this experience with your doctor. In an article I read about transgender children one parent wrote on the comment that “transgender children are sick, and they have a mental disorder. He states that you should never condone your child to dress like the opposite sex to the point where he or she has to mutilate their bodies” (Connor). I recall when I was a teen I would dress in baggy pants and baggy shirts and I would dress in boy tennis shoes.