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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why is it not OK to question whether social media has influenced kids to explore their sexuality and gender?  Why is it not OK to wonder if there is some group think going on?  And why is it homophobic to believe this might be a trend?

Not OP, but I don’t disagree with this person’s observation of what’s going on around us.  Is it a big deal?  Depends.  For me, no.  For parents whose neurodivergent kid spends an inordinate amount of time thinking about their gender and sexuality in ES/MS?  maybe?  I don’t know.  But it’s just an observation and an interesting discussion.  Not hateful, I don’t think.

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It’s the dismissive “ They barely know how to brush their teeth yet” part of these discussions that shows these OP really don’t want to have a discussion. Are they questioning why straight kids may have crushes on one another at the same age? No. [/quote]

Exactly.

First, what 11 year old "barely knows who to brush their teeth" - if so, maybe that should be the take away.

Second, I've noticed over the years that kids are learning about sex a lot earlier than I did.  But, if you're going to teach kids about sexuality, I think teaching them that there are many aspects to it (in an age appropriate way) is the correct route.

And if OP is so concerned, open up those conversations in their own home for discussion.[/quote]

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