Parents with Transgender or gender non-conforming children.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So it is no longer acceptable for parents to assume that their children will marry someone of the opposite gender, presuming that the children do not currently show signs of homosexuality?

You may assume whatever you want. Just keep in mind that your assumption may turn out to be false.

Isn't that true of an assumption in any scenario?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So it is no longer acceptable for parents to assume that their children will marry someone of the opposite gender, presuming that the children do not currently show signs of homosexuality?

You may assume whatever you want. Just keep in mind that your assumption may turn out to be false.

(I am wondering what "signs of homosexuality" are.)[/quote]


Do you seriously need to ask?

[Anonymous]

eta, tons of parents of homosexuals "had a hunch" when their kids were children.

[Anonymous]

Sometimes you just know. I had a hunch around 3, and then as a teen I thought maybe transgender, but now in college he's comfortable and happy being gay. He was a very feminine child, even more so than his sisters. We did end up getting help because he was anxious and unhappy in his early teens, and faced bullying at school. All my love, adoration, acceptance couldn't protect him completely from his questions, doubts, and fears. I'd err on the side of getting whatever help you think you need -- it doesn't mean you are labeling him. It just means you're trying to do your best for your kid.