"I've done too much in this world. It's ruined my life...it's just going to make my life worse."
Mom: "A couple years ago you wanted people to know."
Avery: "That was a really stupid silly mistake & now I don't."
Clip from @TranshoodFilm. Avery spent years as a child activist.pic.twitter.com/zcbot409OS
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Note in particular the attitude commenters on this archived thread have about transitioning children on the autism spectrum--one of the concerns raised by the High Court judges in yesterday's
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More from the recently released HBO "Transhood documentary (approx 1:00 timestamp): Grandparents reacted unfavorably to the National Geographic cover shoot, & child is asked to weigh in.pic.twitter.com/jvLCE5qKXd
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When told the National Geographic photographer (for the "gender issue") is about to arrive, child balks: "You put me in everything and I don't approve of it!" (Timestamp: 41:13) Mom: The problem is you DO approve of things, then you change your mind." (Child is 9 years old.)pic.twitter.com/H59QVQiWHN
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"Don't be rude!" Photographer explains Nat Geo is doing this gender shoot with "9 year olds all around the world" so "it's really important that we work super hard to get an amazing picture of you." (Timestamp: 41:50)pic.twitter.com/w3GhynBeSS
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Most of us are aware of the final result.https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2017/01/editors-note-gender/ …
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How many of these kids are just gender non-conforming or gay? If parents were uncomfortable with gay boy, declare her trans and get famous as a bonus?
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Exactly this. We all know kids who parrot what they think their parents want to hear “I wuv oo / Jesus lives! / Allahu akbar!” or whatever for approval & attention. Most 9yo can’t decide what they want for lunch tomorrow & they’ll *still* change their mind. Let kids be kids!
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