APS Transgender Policy

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That should say that instead of having a conversation, you shut down the discussion.

Absolutely incorrect. I've asked numerous questions that no one has answered:

"Could you explain how a child's privacy or safety is impacted, especially since we don't segregate gay children from their same-sex peers? Is there any evidence at all that trans children are a danger to cis children?"

"What's the problem with having a trans girl [among 10-12 year old girls "talking about boys"]?"

"How do you imagine [a trans girl bunking with boys] will play out? Do you think that trans child will be safe? Will feel safe?"

I'm ready to discuss whenever you are.

[Anonymous]

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I don’t understand how in our sleep away camp situation the 10 girls can’t go on living their lives in the same room as the transgender girl . . . . Are you concerned they might catch a glimpse of some anatomy when kids are changing into PJs? Are you concerned about assault

Do you even remember being a 10-12 year old girl? Budding bodies? Curiosity? Talking about boys?

So? What's the problem with having a trans girl there? You think she's gonna whip it out?

If you even have to make that lame joke, by definition she is not a girl.

By your definition. Not by the medical community's.

By global scientific standards and global medical standards, including every single EU country.

You were saying?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Now you’ve got the same “woke” parents all chiming in on AEM like there’s no nuance whatsoever to this new policy. For allegedly being tolerant of different views, doesn’t seem like Arlington is very tolerant of anything other than the most progressive.

Have whatever views you want. But don't take them out on trans kids.

+1

Keep your intolerance at home.

But that’s just it. You’re assuming I’m intolerant just because I think there’s further legitimate discussion to be had on some of these points. Instead conversation that you shut down the discussion. That’s not very tolerant.

Good luck discussing with crazy people.

I try too often, but at the end what's key is to vote them out of office before they do too much damage.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There's now a non-transparent APS parent group that has been created to fight this policy.
https://arlingtonparentcoa.wixsite.com/arlingtonparentcoa?fbclid=IwAR0yqhdaEcHTRW8RzUcnxPuiF_FEogCHPiS-CKAwukT-KtC0rpCmB8za4t0

That is disgusting.

[Anonymous]

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I don’t understand how in our sleep away camp situation the 10 girls can’t go on living their lives in the same room as the transgender girl . . . . Are you concerned they might catch a glimpse of some anatomy when kids are changing into PJs? Are you concerned about assault

Do you even remember being a 10-12 year old girl? Budding bodies? Curiosity? Talking about boys?

So are you imagining all the girls and the transgender girl playing “I’ll show you mine if you show me yours?” Or that an XX girl and XY girl will find a private spot to pair up? That was not part of my sleep away camp experience lol.

It’s an odd fear. You’re assuming such activities are allowed or will happen if not allowed. You’re afraid voluntarily seeing a penis is harmful to those participating or you’re afraid the transgender girl will make other girls look at a penis against their wishes? Or you’re afraid transgender girls will look at other girls private parts against their wishes? Why are you more afraid of this scenario if there’s an XY girl involved rather than it being all XX girls?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Now you’ve got the same “woke” parents all chiming in on AEM like there’s no nuance whatsoever to this new policy. For allegedly being tolerant of different views, doesn’t seem like Arlington is very tolerant of anything other than the most progressive.

Have whatever views you want. But don't take them out on trans kids.

+1

Keep your intolerance at home.

But that’s just it. You’re assuming I’m intolerant just because I think there’s further legitimate discussion to be had on some of these points. Instead conversation that you shut down the discussion. That’s not very tolerant.

Good luck discussing with crazy people.

I try too often, but at the end what's key is to vote them out of office before they do too much damage.

Waiting for two legitimate responses to 17:04....

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

I don’t understand how in our sleep away camp situation the 10 girls can’t go on living their lives in the same room as the transgender girl . . . . Are you concerned they might catch a glimpse of some anatomy when kids are changing into PJs? Are you concerned about assault

Do you even remember being a 10-12 year old girl? Budding bodies? Curiosity? Talking about boys?

So are you imagining all the girls and the transgender girl playing “I’ll show you mine if you show me yours?” Or that an XX girl and XY girl will find a private spot to pair up? That was not part of my sleep away camp experience lol.

It’s an odd fear. You’re assuming such activities are allowed or will happen if not allowed. You’re afraid voluntarily seeing a penis is harmful to those participating or you’re afraid the transgender girl will make other girls look at a penis against their wishes? Or you’re afraid transgender girls will look at other girls private parts against their wishes? Why are you more afraid of this scenario if there’s an XY girl involved rather than it being all XX girls?

DP: stop the "imagine" BS.

Simply ASK your DD. She will educate you.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:That should say that instead of having a conversation, you shut down the discussion.

Absolutely incorrect. I've asked numerous questions that no one has answered:

"Could you explain how a child's privacy or safety is impacted, especially since we don't segregate gay children from their same-sex peers? Is there any evidence at all that trans children are a danger to cis children?"

Great point.

People with a penis stay with people with a penis, regardless of their sexual identity and preferences.

Some PP's are saying, yeah, that makes sense also here.

Now, you seem to want to send gay boys to sleep over with the girls?

And you believe YOU are tolerant and sharp?

Think twice. And think from the perspective of 99.9% of women and girls.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:There's now a non-transparent APS parent group that has been created to fight this policy.
https://arlingtonparentcoa.wixsite.com/arlingtonparentcoa?fbclid=IwAR0yqhdaEcHTRW8RzUcnxPuiF_FEogCHPiS-CKAwukT-KtC0rpCmB8za4t0

That is disgusting.

Its pretty unbelievable

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That should say that instead of having a conversation, you shut down the discussion.

Absolutely incorrect. I've asked numerous questions that no one has answered:

"Could you explain how a child's privacy or safety is impacted, especially since we don't segregate gay children from their same-sex peers? Is there any evidence at all that trans children are a danger to cis children?"

Great point.

People with a penis stay with people with a penis, regardless of their sexual identity and preferences.

Some PP's are saying, yeah, that makes sense also here.

Now, you seem to want to send gay boys to sleep over with the girls?

And you believe YOU are tolerant and sharp?

Think twice. And think from the perspective of 99.9% of women and girls.

You didn't answer the questions.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

I don’t understand how in our sleep away camp situation the 10 girls can’t go on living their lives in the same room as the transgender girl . . . . Are you concerned they might catch a glimpse of some anatomy when kids are changing into PJs? Are you concerned about assault

Do you even remember being a 10-12 year old girl? Budding bodies? Curiosity? Talking about boys?

So are you imagining all the girls and the transgender girl playing “I’ll show you mine if you show me yours?” Or that an XX girl and XY girl will find a private spot to pair up? That was not part of my sleep away camp experience lol.

It’s an odd fear. You’re assuming such activities are allowed or will happen if not allowed. You’re afraid voluntarily seeing a penis is harmful to those participating or you’re afraid the transgender girl will make other girls look at a penis against their wishes? Or you’re afraid transgender girls will look at other girls private parts against their wishes? Why are you more afraid of this scenario if there’s an XY girl involved rather than it being all XX girls?

DP: stop the "imagine" BS.

Simply ASK your DD. She will educate you.

My daughter isn’t 12 years old. I cannot ask her. You are asking us to join you against this policy. I think it’s fair you explain to us in a way we can understand why this is dangerous or otherwise harmful to girls.

You won’t say it’s assault you’re worried about, so it’s consensual sexual activities with XY anatomy that you’re worried about?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That should say that instead of having a conversation, you shut down the discussion.

Absolutely incorrect. I've asked numerous questions that no one has answered:

"Could you explain how a child's privacy or safety is impacted, especially since we don't segregate gay children from their same-sex peers? Is there any evidence at all that trans children are a danger to cis children?"

Great point.

People with a penis stay with people with a penis, regardless of their sexual identity and preferences.

Some PP's are saying, yeah, that makes sense also here.

Now, you seem to want to send gay boys to sleep over with the girls?

And you believe YOU are tolerant and sharp?

Think twice. And think from the perspective of 99.9% of women and girls.

That doesn't answer my question. Is there any evidence at all that trans children are a danger to cis children?

[Anonymous]

That doesn't answer my question. Is there any evidence at all that trans children are a danger to cis children?

I don't think it is an issue of danger--it's more an issue of changing social behavior.

Part of girls hanging with girls and growing up is sorting out feelings of changes and emotions. I have no problem with trans kids being in a class or being friends--but, to pretend that they have the same feeling and are going through the same things as other pre-teen girls is absurd. Girls should be able to hang with their friends on occasion without having to constantly be concerned that one is "different."

Sleepaway camp is one of those times. Sharing a hotel room is another.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That should say that instead of having a conversation, you shut down the discussion.

Absolutely incorrect. I've asked numerous questions that no one has answered:

"Could you explain how a child's privacy or safety is impacted, especially since we don't segregate gay children from their same-sex peers? Is there any evidence at all that trans children are a danger to cis children?"

Great point.

People with a penis stay with people with a penis, regardless of their sexual identity and preferences.

Some PP's are saying, yeah, that makes sense also here.

Now, you seem to want to send gay boys to sleep over with the girls?

And you believe YOU are tolerant and sharp?

Think twice. And think from the perspective of 99.9% of women and girls.

That doesn't answer my question. Is there any evidence at all that trans children are a danger to cis children?

First you answer mine.

Why don't you want to send gay boys to sleep over and to compete with girls?

Why do you think as a society we don't do that?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

That doesn't answer my question. Is there any evidence at all that trans children are a danger to cis children?

I don't think it is an issue of danger--it's more an issue of changing social behavior.

Part of girls hanging with girls and growing up is sorting out feelings of changes and emotions. I have no problem with trans kids being in a class or being friends--but, to pretend that they have the same feeling and are going through the same things as other pre-teen girls is absurd. Girls should be able to hang with their friends on occasion without having to constantly be concerned that one is "different."

Sleepaway camp is one of those times. Sharing a hotel room is another.

And playing sports is another IMO.