TIME spoke to experts about how what families need to know about discussing gender with their children at different stages of their youth
The supporters of such laws often argue that they are simply giving parents more control over their children’s educations. According to, parents already have the greatest influence on a child’s sexual decision-making and values.
300,000 transgender youth living in the U.S., a number that has doubled since 2017—it’s more important than ever for parents to be equipped with clear, accurate information.TIME spoke to experts about how parents can frame conversations about gender with their children at different stages of their youth.
Parents should listen if a child is insistent on identifying in a manner outside of their gender assigned at birth. Van Fossen says in these moments parents need to try to “de-center” their own thoughts and feelings, remembering that a child’s identity is a reflection of their own sense of self, not of their parents: “It is not an attack on you, your values, or your worldview.”
suggest parents also start by thinking about their own gender identity, and what makes them feel like a man, woman, or nonbinary person. “Have you actually asked yourself, ‘Oh, I’m a woman, what makes me feel like a woman, outside of my birth certificate?’” says Amer.
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