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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is a phase. Many girls go through this.

Do NOT make a big deal of this. You will cause more harm than good to your child.[/quote]

Agreed.

[b]I really do think[/b] Caitlyn (and Jazz) are causing a bit of an uproar with some people.  Just because a child says they want to be the opposite sex, doesn't mean they are transgender. [b] I think[/b] we're going to see an increase in transgender kids because it's the new "thing."  It does a disservice to those who truly are dealing with it.

OP, don't worry about it now.  I don't know that you even need to get your ducks in a row.  When she wakes up and says "I'm a boy", ask her why.[/quote]

How about focusing on what you[b] know[/b], which is absolutely nothing about gender identity?

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You're absolutely right.  I know nothing about gender identity.

What I do know, though is this is all of a sudden a big thing.  Some parents are concerned that what may be normal all of a sudden isn't.

In my opinion, transgender, for a while, could be like ADHD, ASD and anything else that has become the latest diagnosis.  Or like suppressed memories.  If it's suggested enough it must be true.

Again, I think this does a massive disservice to those who have been actually living with it, and those who are or will be living with it.

OP, go with your gut.  I did think initially to let it go but reading posts from parents of transgender teens... go with your gut.  If your gut is telling you it's worth gathering information.. then do that.  Do what you think is best for your child.  I wish you all the best.[/quote]

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