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Although some parents chose the schools specifically for their gender-neutral policies, accepting the approach can be challenging for others. The staff show parents a circle separated into two with gender stereotypes in each half. “We explain, ‘Do you want your child to have half a life or a whole life?’” says Wikström. “Everyone wants the most for their children. Even fairly traditional parents get it when they see that it’s not about taking anything away from the child.”
originally posted by: Deaf Alien
a reply to: violet
Never said they are treating the children as equals to the adults, just to each other. For example, "football is a boy's game", implying that girls can't play it either.
originally posted by: violet
originally posted by: Deaf Alien
a reply to: violet
Never said they are treating the children as equals to the adults, just to each other. For example, "football is a boy's game", implying that girls can't play it either.
Well I think most schools and sports teams allow either gender nowadays, no neeed for entire schools to be dedicated to this
I don't object to the idea we can alllow boys and girls to co mingle and all be a part of what the other sex usually dominates.
It's just the whole idea of gender nuetral parenting GNP
For example perusing through groups dedicated to it they seem to think the child can choose their gender later on, but here's the catch; not that much later. During puberty seems fine to them to start on hormone drugs. They are not letting the child be age 19 first. A kid that young is not ready to start on the transitions
originally posted by: AkontaDarkpaw
originally posted by: violet
originally posted by: Deaf Alien
a reply to: violet
Never said they are treating the children as equals to the adults, just to each other. For example, "football is a boy's game", implying that girls can't play it either.
Well I think most schools and sports teams allow either gender nowadays, no neeed for entire schools to be dedicated to this
I don't object to the idea we can alllow boys and girls to co mingle and all be a part of what the other sex usually dominates.
It's just the whole idea of gender nuetral parenting GNP
For example perusing through groups dedicated to it they seem to think the child can choose their gender later on, but here's the catch; not that much later. During puberty seems fine to them to start on hormone drugs. They are not letting the child be age 19 first. A kid that young is not ready to start on the transitions
In my mind a school like this means a trend... i don't think that we're talking about dysphoria so much as expectations of societal changes.
The LGBQ is a community within the greater community... it sounds like the Ts have their own society ideals.
They are creating a society within a society from the sounds of it.
Perhaps they will be like the Amish... as in separate from the rest of us. Schools, communities, etc. I don't know.
The question is where is this push coming from? Whose idea was it?
originally posted by: violet
originally posted by: veracity
a reply to: threepwood
its not a trend, only 1 person has done this
No there's a few out there in the world.
Not sure if they got the documents, but there's quite a few who are refusing to reveal the child's sex and thus raising them with no gender. It's a fairly new concept, so until they know how these children will turn out, it's a social experiment
originally posted by: veracity
a reply to: markosity1973
segregation?
This is in NO WAY a great idea but i understand your concern. You just have no clue.
originally posted by: veracity
a reply to: markosity1973
As long as they are not forced to go there...as in segregation.
and I do not think a school can survive on 2 or 3 students.
so its not a great idea.
About 1.4 million adults in the United States identify as transgender, double a widely used previous estimate, according to an analysis based on new federal and state data. As the national debate escalates over accommodations for transgender people, the new figure, though still just 0.6 percent of the adult population, is likely to raise questions about the sufficiency of services to support a population that may be larger than many policy makers assumed.
originally posted by: markosity1973
originally posted by: veracity
a reply to: markosity1973
segregation?
This is in NO WAY a great idea but i understand your concern. You just have no clue.
So......
Are Jewish / catholic / Islamic schools segregation, or are they a way for a group to come together and have an education based on a mutual interest? (Religion in their case)
Why the fear? I said it would be about providing these kids with a safe zone where they can be who they are without shame, get the help they need to find their identity and transition through a gender change if necessary without fear or shame.
For example imagine someone born with female genitalia who goes there, reconciles as a male, goes through their gender metamorphosis all the while getting their education and is able to leave the school system into the wider world, known as the male they have become.
Think of it like a Chrysalis where kids can become themselves and transform before they head out for the rest of their lives.
originally posted by: veracity
a reply to: AkontaDarkpaw
Montessori schools are very NON-judgmental and accepting. Instead of labeling a school for dysorphics...just put them in a montessori school.
but...very expensive
originally posted by: markosity1973
originally posted by: Smellthecoffee
originally posted by: markosity1973
originally posted by: AkontaDarkpaw
I think the LGBT community are being used as pawns plain and simple. It fits an agenda.
Why else would this be news?
".....with only a few pockets of ignorant close minded folk who will never change their way of thinking. These are just the a-holes of the world, and they will always exist. "
So people who do not agree with you are 'a-holes?'
'We want equality!'
'Everyone's opinion is equally valid'...........................'As long as it agrees with ours!'
It's good to see that the Marxist group-think brain-washing has worked so well on you.
Bahaha, excellent job of twisting my words.
Well done.
And yes, haters will be haters.
But if that's the ONLY THING you took from that entire post, you need to read it again.
I actually said that the vast majority of people are fine and likened general acceptance to that of being from a different race ie very good.