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There have been trans students for a while. Note these are ftm trans, not the other way around. I know some of the students requested to be able to use the male locker room in the pool but were refused. It's become something of a "craze" in the 8th grade. |
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As a SR parent I can say for sure that there would be a parental revolt if a boy who identified as a girl was let in. Not every parent would be against it but a decent number would be very loud and very angry about it.
Lots of girls at SR identify as boys right now. I don’t think anyone takes it seriously. At least 3 of them are also gay (meaning they like boys) which just undermines the whole thing and makes it seem like it’s just a MS fad. |
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Yes SR is recruiting trans curious boys from Little Hearts for ES. JK Rowling is on school’s gender policy advisory committee and strongly recommends the younger the better for trans students …. |
+2 Catholic Sacred heart tradition beating steady and true at SR … |
Well that sound down the petty rapid responses puppet. |
| All you people calling this a craze or fad are clearly from the dark ages. It reminds me of all those parents back in the 1980s who were convinced that their children would turn gay because of more gay people coming out of the closet. What's happening is that children feel freer to explore their gender identity more than they have in the past. Some might be trans, some might not. Let them explore and figure it out on their own. In the meantime, keep your own discomfort/phobias to your miserable selves. |
???? That comment literally makes no sense: “Well that sound down the petty rapid responses puppet” Not PP but agree with him/ her … it really is a non issue for me as well. Many young people in general are identifying as all over the map with gender identities …. SR is no exception and people are trying to not blow stuff out of proportion as they are young and are likely to change their minds/ evolve as they mature … if not, it is up to them and their families to figure out while being respectful of their choices at school … This wide spread gender bending stuff appears to be much higher at every single public and private school, according to friends. We do not know how it will play out yet. In the past, it was rare and mostly mtf but now it is extremely common and mostly ftm. SR is a school and I care about the quality of education, which is excellent. I don’t think there would be bullying against mtf trans student since several girls have requested to be treated like boys and their wishes are respected. I don’t know why it would be any different for male to female. The question should be whether the student would be a good fit for the school in terms of academics/ athletics/ performing and visual arts offering/ faith etc. Although I do not think there is likely to be bullying around trans students, I do agree with other PPs that bullying in general needs to be taken seriously. It is not right and there need to be stricter penalties for girls who engage in hurtful behavior. The sacred heart goal of building loving community requires safe spaces for community to grow. |
Signed, someone who doesn't understand adolescent psychology. |
So, yeah, not the PP, but I'm well versed in adolescent psychology. Exploring one's identity is a natural and inevitable process for adolescents. I'm confused as to why you think this person's post suggests a lack of understanding of this particular phase in life. |
| Because 8th girls do what their friends do. There aren’t that many kids who are truly transgender. But there’s lots of confused kids getting no guidance who are actively encouraged to identify as trans (and who are told they are evil oppressors if they are straight and white). |
Let me guess: you think CRT teaches white people to be ashamed of their race, right? |
None issue for me … this is overwrought … as far as I know, only one child in grade identifying as trans and one or two as non binary. So what? These stats are lower than at other local schools and there is no drama/ bullying about it, according to my DD. It is really none of our business, and it is up to those girls and their families to navigate. They may or may not grow out of it. Most girls are trying to keep up with the rigorous and constant academic load, athletics, music commitments, and/ or theater commitments plus catching some down time and sleep. Let’s not create unnecessary drama. The girls are working hard and getting along together. 8th grade parent |
Affirmative therapy of an adolescent’s self diagnoses fed through form an Internet Influencer is just too cool. Bring on the name changes, breast binding, puberty blockers and T! Even better, school policy is to never tell Mom & Dad! |