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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Gaia][quote=Anonymous]Thanks for doing this thread.  I have a couple questions for you:

Have you watched the Amazon original series Transparent?  If so, what did you think of it?

Were you gender non-conforming as a child?  How did your parents respond?

Do you have any suggestions for parents of gender-nonconforming kids, particularly of gender-nonconforming boys?  I feel like it's easier for gender-nonconforming girls since girls can get away with being "tomboys" as young kids but society is less tolerant of little boys dressing up in princess dresses and choosing pink and purple as their favorite colors.[/quote]

I have not seen it yet, mainly because I'm nervous. What if the show portrays my life and experiences poorly? What if it shows it correctly and is too hard for me to watch?

I wasn't very gender non-conforming because that would have made me stick out. I practiced being a "real boy" and mimicked traditional boy behavior that I saw in my peers. I kept up the facade even while alone.

I think that it's important for gender noncomforming children to see their parents stick up for them. It's one thing to say "I love you even while wearing a pink dress, little Johnny" and another for little Johnny to see you defending him against other people for wearing that dress.

Let them explore. Give them options. Maybe today they like wearing dresses, but tomorrow they want to wear pants. Don't make this change a big deal. Listen to them. Do research so you understand what they are like, and what the world will be like when they enter it. Be supportive and loving. Hug them often, because the world will probably be cruel to them.[/quote]

Thank you for the responses.  FWIW, I thought Transparent was an excellent show.  The main character has adult children when she transitions, so somewhat removed from your experience with younger kids.  I understand if you think it might be too difficult to watch, but I thought it was really well done.[/quote]

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