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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]"give me attention, give me attention!"[/quote]

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+2   That's all it is.  These children are probably ignored by their parents. [/quote]

Is there a need to use flippant judgment on a serious topic? My 14-year old is intrigued by gender fluidity, has a close-knit group of friends with whom they relate, has never sought out drama or attention, and treats people with kindness and an open mind. DH and I are invested in our child's point of view, and we take an active approach to parenting. When they came out to us as curious about fluidity, we listened to them, accepted them, and loved them nonetheless. Were I to tell them that this was just a trend, they were seeking attention, or (much worse) shun them for something I was previously ignorant about, I know they would shut down on me and would think twice about raising vulnerable concerns with me and DH in the future. They want to wear feminine dresses on one day and the baggiest sweatshirts and pants on another, and they look and feel comfortable in both. They stand for looking past gender norms, and they fiercely advocate for equal rights. I doubt that's because they feel like they are ignored. Instead, I think it's because they feel empowered to speak their truth. I'm proud of them. Whether this is a phase or a trend, who am I to say? It's my child. I love them. Right now, this is important to them, and I want to show them that I am interested in what they say and do. [/quote]
.that's it. That's all of it.[/quote]

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