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Post by mmhmm on Feb 1, 2016 15:50:51 GMT -5
I'd say, if the school administration hired the OP to teach in their school, any parents with a problem with that decision would have to take it up with said school administration, not with the OP. That's how these things are usually handled, when they come up.
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Post by gregintenn on Feb 1, 2016 15:52:29 GMT -5
I'd say, if the school administration hired the OP to teach in their school, any parents with a problem with that decision would have to take it up with said school administration, not with the OP. That's how these things are usually handled, when they come up. Wouldn't you think the OP would eventually get wind of such action?
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Post by mmhmm on Feb 1, 2016 16:02:05 GMT -5
I'd say, if the school administration hired the OP to teach in their school, any parents with a problem with that decision would have to take it up with said school administration, not with the OP. That's how these things are usually handled, when they come up. Wouldn't you think the OP would eventually get wind of such action? Probably. However, the OP's interaction would be with the school administration, not with individual parents. That's normally how it works. If interacting with school admiinistration, I can't see any problem arising unless the administration wasn't aware of the OP's transgender status when he was hired. What I've seen of this OP would lead me to believe that wouldn't be the case. Seems very open and straightforward to me. If the administration did, indeed, know of the OP's transgender status, it would be up to the administration to handle the problem. No need for the OP to get involved in that.
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Post by gregintenn on Feb 1, 2016 16:03:27 GMT -5
Wouldn't you think the OP would eventually get wind of such action? Probably. However, the OP's interaction would be with the school administration, not with individual parents. That's normally how it works. If interacting with school admiinistration, I can't see any problem arising unless the administration wasn't aware of the OP's transgender status when he was hired. What I've seen of this OP would lead me to believe that wouldn't be the case. Seems very open and straightforward to me. If the administration did, indeed, know of the OP's transgender status, it would be up to the administration to handle the problem. No need for the OP to get involved in that. Are you familiar with parent-teacher conferences?
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Post by mmhmm on Feb 1, 2016 16:23:36 GMT -5
I am, yes. However, I'm also familiar with their purpose. Their purpose is to discuss the child's performance in school and any strengths and weaknesses that might need to be addressed. Their purpose is not to discuss the gender of the teacher. If that subject comes up, it should be referred to administration.
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Post by justme on Feb 1, 2016 16:26:26 GMT -5
My insight is the parents will probably never know. What teachers do outside the classroom rarely has a damn thing to do with their job. How would one assure concerned parents they weren't teaching their children that this type behavior is acceptable. I understand you believe it is acceptable, but I assure you there will be parents who don't agree.
It will be an issue the OP needs to be ready to deal with in my opinion. I've no idea how I'd handle it were I the OP, so it made me curious how the OP would handle it.
No I mean parents wouldn't know. Ie as it becomes more acceptable people will transition younger and be able to pass. A parent wouldn't know the teacher was trans unless the teacher decided to announce, and I don't see why they would. The only teacher I had who ever spoke about their personal life was my first grade teacher because she got engaged and was going to change her name. (She invited several? all? of her students to the wedding, it was fun). So no, I never was taught to do what teachers did in their personal life because I never knew about their personal life.
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Post by gregintenn on Feb 1, 2016 16:27:49 GMT -5
How would one assure concerned parents they weren't teaching their children that this type behavior is acceptable. I understand you believe it is acceptable, but I assure you there will be parents who don't agree.
It will be an issue the OP needs to be ready to deal with in my opinion. I've no idea how I'd handle it were I the OP, so it made me curious how the OP would handle it.
No I mean parents wouldn't know. Ie as it becomes more acceptable people will transition younger and be able to pass. A parent wouldn't know the teacher was trans unless the teacher decided to announce, and I don't see why they would. The only teacher I had who ever spoke about their personal life was my first grade teacher because she got engaged and was going to change her name. (She invited several? all? of her students to the wedding, it was fun). So no, I never was taught to do what teachers did in their personal life because I never knew about their personal life. We obviously went to different schools.
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Post by moon/Laura on Feb 1, 2016 16:58:53 GMT -5
Greg, I'm curious how and why you think this would even come up in the first place. It's not like Kolt is going to be wearing a sign around his neck that says "hi I'm transgender", or even mentioning it to his students to begin with. I mean, I suppose it's *possible* that an occasional parent might wonder, but overall I just really don't see it coming up in the day to day work. None of my teachers ever shared anything about their sexual orientation with the class, and quite frankly why would they? It's none of anyone's business. And it has nothing to do with how they do their job.
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Post by gregintenn on Feb 1, 2016 17:23:55 GMT -5
Greg, I'm curious how and why you think this would even come up in the first place. It's not like Kolt is going to be wearing a sign around his neck that says "hi I'm transgender", or even mentioning it to his students to begin with. I mean, I suppose it's *possible* that an occasional parent might wonder, but overall I just really don't see it coming up in the day to day work. None of my teachers ever shared anything about their sexual orientation with the class, and quite frankly why would they? It's none of anyone's business. And it has nothing to do with how they do their job. It was among the first thing kolt mentioned here. Am I wrong to suppose it would be brought up a school? Would kolt be teaching in a place where no one knew him? I don't know. These things have a way of getting around. Delete my posts if you feel they are inappropriate. I find it extraordinary that someone is so open to fielding questions on a subject I'm not familiar with, so I took the opportunity to inform myself.
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Post by Kolt! on Feb 1, 2016 17:37:41 GMT -5
Woah.
Ok, so yes as what everyone has been saying not everyone would find out. It depends on the individual person. I'll give you a few scenes and then explain what I've done in my situation.
Some people are able to change their name and their gender based on state. Many do this after they fully transition and are able to pass. They can live in a world with nobody ever knowing that they transition. Many people do this that aren't even teachers. If they move states and start over nobody has to know.
Some people are open. Some cities are open. For example...I know a California teacher that is open and there isn't many issues with them being transgender. Other's have been found out and wrath has been forced upon them and yes, some do get scared out of the job. Other people talk to the person hiring them and they keep it between themselves or even in the school board. It also really depends on the state as well. When someone is found out...well the situations vary. It's just a risk a transgender person is having to take when getting a job as a teacher.
Me being transgender will never stop me from teaching rather it be in a classroom or not. It is my passion. Nothing makes me more happy when a kid smiles and says "he gets it" ... nothing makes me more happy when I'm there to witness a kid speaking for the first time to me after not speaking for six years.
Sometimes I think people need to personally meet a transgender person to realize that they're not going to rub off on their child. They need to personally meet them to realize nothing severe is really wrong with them. That they are human. I've known transgender people that were surrounded by anti-trans people and when they find out their trans some people get upset...but some people SOME PEOPLE step back and realize... "I never knew. They've done good for my child. They may have even done good for me." and that's another accomplishment in itself. Because until they knew they felt that teacher was amazing. Some get angry some being to see a change of views. But that one persons mind changes is worth the risk. One person changing their mind can lead to a thousand people changing their mind.
Personally. I will not lie to the school board. I do not lie to the schools I work with. Do we tell the children, no? To them I am their male teacher. To them I am no different then any other male teacher they have... ACTUALLY NOPE. IM BETTER! -no kolt is being cocky- But I do have a letter saying i'm the best teacher ever. hehehe
But if I teach Elementary No I will not announce I'm transgender. However, if I end up teaching High School I do see myself announcing this and trying to work at a school that has a lgbtq club so I can help other teenagers that are struggling with who they are as well. It also all depends on location.
As of now I pass. As of now my drivers license says I'm male. I could move to a different state and nobody would ever know that I was once in a different body.
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Post by Kolt! on Feb 1, 2016 17:39:02 GMT -5
Greg, I'm curious how and why you think this would even come up in the first place. It's not like Kolt is going to be wearing a sign around his neck that says "hi I'm transgender", or even mentioning it to his students to begin with. I mean, I suppose it's *possible* that an occasional parent might wonder, but overall I just really don't see it coming up in the day to day work. None of my teachers ever shared anything about their sexual orientation with the class, and quite frankly why would they? It's none of anyone's business. And it has nothing to do with how they do their job. It was among the first thing kolt mentioned here. Am I wrong to suppose it would be brought up a school? Would kolt be teaching in a place where no one knew him? I don't know. These things have a way of getting around. Delete my posts if you feel they are inappropriate. I find it extraordinary that someone is so open to fielding questions on a subject I'm not familiar with, so I took the opportunity to inform myself. I'm not taking any offense to your questions, Greg. I'm actually really glad you're taking the time to ask questions and try to find out information. You may have insults for me inside your head, but you're being decent enough not to let them slip into your questions, so I thank you for that.
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Post by gregintenn on Feb 1, 2016 17:43:48 GMT -5
Thank you for your honest and open explanation. I see no need to insult you.
As you read older posts, you'll see I often offend people even though I don't intend to. I appreciate you not coming here with that chip on your shoulder.
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Post by Kolt! on Feb 1, 2016 17:47:10 GMT -5
And thank you to everyone else helping in answering some of these questions. I'm happy to see some support on this forum. -- I noticed some of your other posts, Greg. =P I chose to ignore most of them. You seem like you have some sarcasm in you but I can take the heat. I often don't care if people joke about me being transgender or make jokes about it because I generally can come up with some sort of response. I do get sticky when the comments aren't just directed at me though because I have some really sensitive friends. I also can be very blunt and come across rude sometimes when I'm expressing transgender facts =P But...I also understand that a lot of people really don't fully understand transgender...the term, or what really happens, or how it feels. And they're lucky. I wish I didn't have to know all of this. But, I had to. I truly had to or I probably wouldn't be alive right now.
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Post by moon/Laura on Feb 1, 2016 18:36:20 GMT -5
Greg, I'm curious how and why you think this would even come up in the first place. It's not like Kolt is going to be wearing a sign around his neck that says "hi I'm transgender", or even mentioning it to his students to begin with. I mean, I suppose it's *possible* that an occasional parent might wonder, but overall I just really don't see it coming up in the day to day work. None of my teachers ever shared anything about their sexual orientation with the class, and quite frankly why would they? It's none of anyone's business. And it has nothing to do with how they do their job. It was among the first thing kolt mentioned here. Am I wrong to suppose it would be brought up a school? Would kolt be teaching in a place where no one knew him? I don't know. These things have a way of getting around. Delete my posts if you feel they are inappropriate. I find it extraordinary that someone is so open to fielding questions on a subject I'm not familiar with, so I took the opportunity to inform myself. I didn't say (or feel) your post was inappropriate. However, the way way you phrased it was more of an assumption that it would come up, in my opinion. Actually, I do have a (personal) issue with your question - "How would one assure concerned parents they weren't teaching their children that this type behavior is acceptable." The reason I take issue with it is that it's not a "behavior" to begin with. For the most part, behaviors are something you choose to engage in. Sexual orientation is not chosen. It's present at birth. If I were a teacher, and a student confided in me that they felt a certain way but were confused about whether they were normal, I'd tell them YES. You can't make a hetero person into a LGBTQ, or vice versa. Some may experiment, because they're open to new experiences, but at their core they are whatever they are. Please understand that I'm not trying to pick on you, or be mean, or anything like that. I guess I just don't understand why you are so vehement that this is aberrant "behavior" that someone can just suddenly choose to stop. No one is asking you to be ok with it for yourself. I'm not into messing with other women either. But what's wrong with a live and let live acceptance of it?
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Post by Kolt! on Feb 1, 2016 19:13:57 GMT -5
And in other news about this boy. I JUST GOT ACCEPTED TO GO ON A TRIP FOR SPRING BREAK. I'm going to be helping schools in need in poverty stricken areas. I'm so excited!
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Post by mmhmm on Feb 1, 2016 19:17:02 GMT -5
And in other news about this boy. I JUST GOT ACCEPTED TO GO ON A TRIP FOR SPRING BREAK. I'm going to be helping schools in need in poverty stricken areas. I'm so excited! That sounds like a great thing to do, and lots of fun! Congratulations!
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Post by Happy prose on Feb 1, 2016 20:26:18 GMT -5
And in other news about this boy. I JUST GOT ACCEPTED TO GO ON A TRIP FOR SPRING BREAK. I'm going to be helping schools in need in poverty stricken areas. I'm so excited! Good for you! In this country, or elsewhere? When my DD was in high school, she wanted to go on a trip to Guatamala to help provide clean water I think. I wouldn't let her go.
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Post by Kolt! on Feb 1, 2016 20:32:12 GMT -5
It's in the United States. I don't know where I'm all going yet. But, I'm excited nonetheless.
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Post by gregintenn on Feb 1, 2016 22:11:33 GMT -5
It was among the first thing kolt mentioned here. Am I wrong to suppose it would be brought up a school? Would kolt be teaching in a place where no one knew him? I don't know. These things have a way of getting around. Delete my posts if you feel they are inappropriate. I find it extraordinary that someone is so open to fielding questions on a subject I'm not familiar with, so I took the opportunity to inform myself. I didn't say (or feel) your post was inappropriate. However, the way way you phrased it was more of an assumption that it would come up, in my opinion. Actually, I do have a (personal) issue with your question - "How would one assure concerned parents they weren't teaching their children that this type behavior is acceptable." The reason I take issue with it is that it's not a "behavior" to begin with. For the most part, behaviors are something you choose to engage in. Sexual orientation is not chosen. It's present at birth. If I were a teacher, and a student confided in me that they felt a certain way but were confused about whether they were normal, I'd tell them YES. You can't make a hetero person into a LGBTQ, or vice versa. Some may experiment, because they're open to new experiences, but at their core they are whatever they are. Please understand that I'm not trying to pick on you, or be mean, or anything like that. I guess I just don't understand why you are so vehement that this is aberrant "behavior" that someone can just suddenly choose to stop. No one is asking you to be ok with it for yourself. I'm not into messing with other women either. But what's wrong with a live and let live acceptance of it? Remove it.
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Post by moon/Laura on Feb 1, 2016 22:30:52 GMT -5
why would I remove it? it's not against the CoC. It's just my personal view differs from yours, that's all. I'm trying to understand why you feel so... negative? about something that is beyond their control. I ask you, since you're the only one in this thread who feels that way.
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Post by Kolt! on Feb 1, 2016 22:44:11 GMT -5
I have seen Greg say some negative things before in regards to being transgender. However, I don't feel as if he was actually trying to be negative this time around. I think he was just curious about something so he asked and I have said I'm an open book. He may not want me to teach his children and that's okay. I think it's a valid question and one that I have had to endure. But I assure you me being transgender would not rub off on someone. And it isn't really a behavior. As I've mentioned nobody really realized i'm transgender until I tell them so. I don't think I have a specific behavior that would make someone go "trans" He's allowed his negative opinions about me. People often have them that don't fully understand. But, I don't feel as if he was being negative in this particular situation. I'm saying this because I don't want him to feel as if he isn't allowed to ask me questions. I like to try to better inform those that are willing to listen even if they're still confused or still have negative thoughts after...at least they're learning a bit more. -- But that being said...it does give me warm fuzzies seeing people so open with defending transgender people. I can feel some of the judgements on this forum but then I see people quick to say something in defense to who I am and other transgender people are and that makes me SO happy. I've been places where I've never had people that are open with supporting transgender people and I'm really grateful that people on this forum have spoken out. I don't feel like a lone wolf. So thank you.
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Post by moon/Laura on Feb 1, 2016 22:58:37 GMT -5
I guess my own personal issue is due to the fact that my criteria for judging people tends to be 99% based on how they treat me, or how I see them treat others. I don't care about their gender, race, religion, sexual preference, etc. All I want to know is, "are you a good PERSON"? If so, you're good with me. So, those who base their feelings differently baffle me, lol.
For what it's worth, I have a brother who is bisexual, which he didn't admit to until he was an adult. All I could say is, so what?
I also get why the question was asked. It was just the whole 'behavior (to be tolerated/not tolerated)' idea that rubbed me the wrong way.
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Post by Kolt! on Feb 1, 2016 23:25:11 GMT -5
moon/Laura I'm the same exact way That's exactly how I judge someone. I have no specific behavior that would make me a noticeable transgender person. I think it can be a common misconception. I'm not sure what transgender trait someone would have that would make someone go 'trans' and people could learn. So..I get it. I've had to brush out a lot of hate in my life. At this point I'm just happy to be alive and happy to be happy with myself. If someone would rather me be depressed and in the wrong body and wanting to die every day... I think they might need to be the one to evaluate themselves...and not myself. If I didn't tell someone I was trans...they'd look at me and just see a guy confident and happy in who he is. Because for me? I just want people to be happy as long as that happiness isn't ruining others such as...if it makes you happy to kill someone >.> <.< which I've had people tell me this before. "Well... you want people to be happy? Well can't always happen. People like to kill people sometimes" -_-
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Post by moon/Laura on Feb 1, 2016 23:32:58 GMT -5
Well, I'm glad to know that you are in a good spot with it all now, even if it took you a while to get there. And you're right. Anyone who would wish that kind of harm on you or anyone else simply because they didn't understand where the other person was coming from? Well that's speaks volumes about them doesn't it? How petty must someone be to wish another dead simply because they didn't like the way that the other person looked, or their sexual orientation, or whatever it might happen to be.
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Post by whoisjohngalt on Feb 2, 2016 0:01:25 GMT -5
My insight is the parents will probably never know. What teachers do outside the classroom rarely has a damn thing to do with their job. Well, OP seems to be very open about it, so they probably will.
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Post by gregintenn on Feb 2, 2016 8:16:17 GMT -5
I guess my own personal issue is due to the fact that my criteria for judging people tends to be 99% based on how they treat me, or how I see them treat others. I don't care about their gender, race, religion, sexual preference, etc. All I want to know is, "are you a good PERSON"? If so, you're good with me. So, those who base their feelings differently baffle me, lol. For what it's worth, I have a brother who is bisexual, which he didn't admit to until he was an adult. All I could say is, so what? I also get why the question was asked. It was just the whole 'behavior (to be tolerated/not tolerated)' idea that rubbed me the wrong way. I still say you should remove the post. It'll make you feel better. I'm not sure what I said to be "negative", judgmental, or whatever. I presented a situation that is very likely to come up, and asked kolt how he'd handle it. It sounds to me like kolt would have it under control.
I don't believe I made any type judgmental remark in this entire thread, yet you read that into my posts. Lighten up a little.
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Post by weltschmerz on Feb 3, 2016 3:05:53 GMT -5
Greg, I'm curious how and why you think this would even come up in the first place. It's not like Kolt is going to be wearing a sign around his neck that says "hi I'm transgender", or even mentioning it to his students to begin with. I mean, I suppose it's *possible* that an occasional parent might wonder, but overall I just really don't see it coming up in the day to day work. None of my teachers ever shared anything about their sexual orientation with the class, and quite frankly why would they? It's none of anyone's business. And it has nothing to do with how they do their job. Exactly! Who cares? Kolt will be teaching the kids, not his genitals.
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Post by weltschmerz on Feb 3, 2016 6:20:44 GMT -5
My insight is the parents will probably never know. What teachers do outside the classroom rarely has a damn thing to do with their job. How would one assure concerned parents they weren't teaching their children that this type behavior is acceptable. I understand you believe it is acceptable, but I assure you there will be parents who don't agree.
It will be an issue the OP needs to be ready to deal with in my opinion. I've no idea how I'd handle it were I the OP, so it made me curious how the OP would handle it.
What "behaviour", exactly, are you referring to? Being trans is not a behaviour. It's just the way he was wired.
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Feb 3, 2016 6:59:27 GMT -5
How would one assure concerned parents they weren't teaching their children that this type behavior is acceptable. I understand you believe it is acceptable, but I assure you there will be parents who don't agree.
It will be an issue the OP needs to be ready to deal with in my opinion. I've no idea how I'd handle it were I the OP, so it made me curious how the OP would handle it.
What "behaviour", exactly, are you referring to? Being trans is not a behaviour. It's just the way he was wired.
not every parent is going to see it that way. It's probably better to have some kind of plan in place for when it happens. My kids are 6 & 7 and I know very little about any of their teachers' personal lives. I'm fine with that but people gossip.
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Post by gregintenn on Feb 3, 2016 8:24:29 GMT -5
What "behaviour", exactly, are you referring to? Being trans is not a behaviour. It's just the way he was wired.
not every parent is going to see it that way. It's probably better to have some kind of plan in place for when it happens. My kids are 6 & 7 and I know very little about any of their teachers' personal lives. I'm fine with that but people gossip. The poster knew damn well what I meant. The post was meant to incite an argument.
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