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Did your Kid Have “Health” Class This Spring?
It’s that time of the year when 4th and 5th graders get to take their “health” class! Too bad they can’t just call it sex ed, but we certainly don’t want to offend anyone, even when we all know what’s going to be taught. Some parents get a bit worried when schools are required to […]
12-Year-Old Daughter Says She’s Bisexual – Parents Ask WTF?!
In our community, it is totally trendy for kids to say they are bisexual, gay or even more “exotic”. Hi Amy! In the last 3 months, my 12-year-old girl has told me she identifies as bisexual. I’m cool with that. Nothing changes. I’ve always tried to use neutral language around who my kids are attracted […]
Transgender Kid Has Romantic Sleep Over – Parents Wonder if Good Idea
Yes, being serious at this age seems scary and, like, too much. And, yes, most American adults think girlfriend/boyfriend sleepovers are not okay.
Here’s why I’m okay with it:…
Gender and Children – When Your Boy Wants a Doll
Here’s a little lesson on the difference between sex and gender. “Sex” refers to our physical being – male or female. “Gender” refers to the social roles related to our sex – boy or girl; man or woman. We don’t have man or woman fish, for example, because they don’t have social roles. According to […]
