Transgendered formerly Male Teachers in Elementary School

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I'd just tell my kid that some people are a little whacky, but you still have to respect them as your teacher.

I'd take a Klinger from Mash over a real looney like Bruce Jenner though.

This. I'd explain that some people march to a different beat. Your job is to be courteous, obey the rules and complete your work. Nothing more nothing less. The only thing that would tick me off would be teacher making a big deal about it or started preaching some agenda. I personally don't agree with transgender. But, I do agree with being courteous and respectful to everyone. I don't want someone preaching to me about how "normal" it is and they won't here from me about how unnatural it is. We all get along.

I am the OP, actually, I am a little more open to it than that. But this is my basic concern. I honestly from my own level don't care, but I get concerned if about how much about sex, gender and that stuff is taught to children period from anyone at an early age. I'd be totally cool with it if the theoretical person were discreet, but if it became a big deal at the school and openly discussed by the teacher and others I don't know if it would be appropriate.

Do others teachers come in and say "I have penis!"

Probably not. I think the only teachers talking about sex and sexuality will be those assigned to do so. And in this country, we limit that because sex is scary and we don't want to educate our children on their bodies.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:How does everyone feel about having a transgendered formerly male teacher in elementary school? DC law would encourage their hiring, however, I would like to know how parents feel about this honestly. I have very mixed feelings. On the one hand, given that students themselves may be confronting and dealing with such issues or may help kids who have a parent that is going through transition, even at an early age, it could be important to have a role model that has been through this sort of thing. Then again, I think it might also bring alot of questions and confusion to kids at an early age before they're ready to deal with this.

I would have no issue with this, my primary focus would be on whether she is a good teacher for my child.

Then again, I am one of those transgender "former males" myself.

And as someone who has had some anxiety about how I, my family and most of all my child will be received upon starting in DCPS because of my life history: thank you for giving me hope, 90%+ of the posters in this thread.

Catholic- how so? CINO - Catholic In Name Only
Would love it if you did an AMA!!

I might, insofar that I felt it could incrementally build toward more acceptance (I'll even take tolerance when an improvement). With an eye to both how my child is treated, a little bit about me personally- and if it helps a great teacher or two who happens to be trans, that would be great too.

OTOH, it feels
a) time consuming, and I am busy like any other over committed DC working parent of mid - high SES (to bring in that infamous recent thread)
and b) many people on this thread make me wonder if things really aren't That Bad in terms of attitudes- actually pretty heart warming. Then again there is DCUM, and what we will find when we actually jump into our DCPS school in August.

You have no right to tell me how Catholic or not I am or can be, you are not my judge.
I would refer you to Pope Francis in this matter.
And completely irrelevant to the questions at hand in re acceptance of transgendered teachers or parents- I wonder why you feel you need to take the time and energy to lash out.
And with that, I walk away from this thread and back to my happy life, which includes being a Catholic, as part of being me as being a woman no matter what the circumstances of my birth.
Your approval of any of the above is unimportant to me, and your toxicity an unfortunate distraction I will now terminate.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How does everyone feel about having a transgendered formerly male teacher in elementary school? DC law would encourage their hiring, however, I would like to know how parents feel about this honestly. I have very mixed feelings. On the one hand, given that students themselves may be confronting and dealing with such issues or may help kids who have a parent that is going through transition, even at an early age, it could be important to have a role model that has been through this sort of thing. Then again, I think it might also bring alot of questions and confusion to kids at an early age before they're ready to deal with this.

I would have no issue with this, my primary focus would be on whether she is a good teacher for my child.

Then again, I am one of those transgender "former males" myself.

And as someone who has had some anxiety about how I, my family and most of all my child will be received upon starting in DCPS because of my life history: thank you for giving me hope, 90%+ of the posters in this thread.

Catholic- how so? CINO - Catholic In Name Only
Would love it if you did an AMA!!

I might, insofar that I felt it could incrementally build toward more acceptance (I'll even take tolerance when an improvement). With an eye to both how my child is treated, a little bit about me personally- and if it helps a great teacher or two who happens to be trans, that would be great too.

OTOH, it feels
a) time consuming, and I am busy like any other over committed DC working parent of mid - high SES (to bring in that infamous recent thread)
and b) many people on this thread make me wonder if things really aren't That Bad in terms of attitudes- actually pretty heart warming. Then again there is DCUM, and what we will find when we actually jump into our DCPS school in August.

You have no right to tell me how Catholic or not I am or can be, you are not my judge.
I would refer you to Pope Francis in this matter.
And completely irrelevant to the questions at hand in re acceptance of transgendered teachers or parents- I wonder why you feel you need to take the time and energy to lash out.
And with that, I walk away from this thread and back to my happy life, which includes being a Catholic, as part of being me as being a woman no matter what the circumstances of my birth.
Your approval of any of the above is unimportant to me, and your toxicity an unfortunate distraction I will now terminate.

im sorry to hurt your feelings, but a catholic you are not. Not according to Pope Francis either. Your congregation doesn't know about your deceit. One day they will.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How does everyone feel about having a transgendered formerly male teacher in elementary school? DC law would encourage their hiring, however, I would like to know how parents feel about this honestly. I have very mixed feelings. On the one hand, given that students themselves may be confronting and dealing with such issues or may help kids who have a parent that is going through transition, even at an early age, it could be important to have a role model that has been through this sort of thing. Then again, I think it might also bring alot of questions and confusion to kids at an early age before they're ready to deal with this.

I would have no issue with this, my primary focus would be on whether she is a good teacher for my child.

Then again, I am one of those transgender "former males" myself.

And as someone who has had some anxiety about how I, my family and most of all my child will be received upon starting in DCPS because of my life history: thank you for giving me hope, 90%+ of the posters in this thread.

Catholic- how so? CINO - Catholic In Name Only
Would love it if you did an AMA!!

I might, insofar that I felt it could incrementally build toward more acceptance (I'll even take tolerance when an improvement). With an eye to both how my child is treated, a little bit about me personally- and if it helps a great teacher or two who happens to be trans, that would be great too.

OTOH, it feels
a) time consuming, and I am busy like any other over committed DC working parent of mid - high SES (to bring in that infamous recent thread)
and b) many people on this thread make me wonder if things really aren't That Bad in terms of attitudes- actually pretty heart warming. Then again there is DCUM, and what we will find when we actually jump into our DCPS school in August.

You have no right to tell me how Catholic or not I am or can be, you are not my judge.
I would refer you to Pope Francis in this matter.
And completely irrelevant to the questions at hand in re acceptance of transgendered teachers or parents- I wonder why you feel you need to take the time and energy to lash out.
And with that, I walk away from this thread and back to my happy life, which includes being a Catholic, as part of being me as being a woman no matter what the circumstances of my birth.
Your approval of any of the above is unimportant to me, and your toxicity an unfortunate distraction I will now terminate.

im sorry to hurt your feelings, but a catholic you are not. Not according to Pope Francis either. Your congregation doesn't know about your deceit. One day they will.

Oh, I just can't resist one more. Our congregation? Loves us, from priest to fellow congregants. We're active, regular parishioners. And though we married in a more accepting place (the Church is a work in progress) before we lived in DC, our child was baptized in our parish church. They know- no deceit.

Which shows how little you actually know about me, our lives, or any of this.

In that vein, you may wish to reexamine what you think you know about His Holiness's mind, and pay more attention to his words.

Really really leaving now. If you are tempted to have the last last word, enjoy it in a vacuum, because I really won't see it after this.

[Anonymous]

There are transgender people in the Church just as there are homosexuals, prostitutes, drug addicts and every other sinner. God loves the sinner, but he hates the sin and welcomes us all into His place of worship. However, the Church does not and will not ever condone the sin. Anyone born as one sex, but presents as another is a sinner and is not accepted into the Catholic Church. Pope Francis certainly supports this position. The media has done a lot to spin Him, but active Catholics are well aware of this snake oil. Therefore, sir or madam, you are not a Catholic and of course your marriage is unrecognized as a Sacrament. Lastly, a child is a gift from God and deserving of Baptism in the Church regardless of the parents. Catholic- not. CINO- bullseye.

[Anonymous]

LOL, Catholics. Really, now. Take it to the religion forum.

Ms. Whoever, you're just fine at DCPS. Even if you are Catholic.

[Anonymous]

I have more of a problem with the greater than thou, religion attitudes than the transgender issue. Apparently, transgender people are more welcoming than religious people. Shame, shame, shame. Thank goodness religion is not taught in elementary public schools.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There are transgender people in the Church just as there are homosexuals, prostitutes, drug addicts and every other sinner. God loves the sinner, but he hates the sin and welcomes us all into His place of worship. However, the Church does not and will not ever condone the sin. Anyone born as one sex, but presents as another is a sinner and is not accepted into the Catholic Church. Pope Francis certainly supports this position. The media has done a lot to spin Him, but active Catholics are well aware of this snake oil. Therefore, sir or madam, you are not a Catholic and of course your marriage is unrecognized as a Sacrament. Lastly, a child is a gift from God and deserving of Baptism in the Church regardless of the parents. Catholic- not. CINO- bullseye.

Why are you so intent on dragging this off topic for the sole purpose of attacking a poster whose life has nothing to do with you? She's Catholic because she says she is and that is the end of it. Your opinion means nothing and your cruelty unwelcome here.

Back to the topic at hand, no, of course I wouldn't have a problem with a transgender teacher. My only concern is that the school is staffed with kind, effective teachers committed to educating my kid, no matter what their gender.

[Anonymous]

Not a problem at all. I bet most kids wouldn't even know the teacher had once been a woman. If so, they could handle the explanation.

[Anonymous]

They would either not care or be confused. Best not to look to the children for affirmation.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Huh? What issue would I have. The teacher is now male and living as a man.

Also, kids are very accepting when you explain things to them. It's adults that have issues.

That's because kids are -- basically -- uneducated, ill-informed and extremely gullible.

And you are -- basically -- full of hate and fear. Kids learn that from adults like you. Hopefully, from their trans elementary school teacher, they'll learn how to read, write, and treat all people with kindness, respect, and dignity.