My extended fmily has experience w this & when a yng child feels that strongly abt their gender, it's potentially a mortal mistake 2 ignore
The options aren't agreeing with them or ignoring them, tho. Most will change their minds by adulthood.
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I would talk to them about that. Say 'Some people who feel this way as a child still do as adults & some don't. Let's see what you do.'
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That is what I did say to my daughter when she asked me about a 'girl' in her class who said she was a boy from age of four.
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At 13, she now feels fairly confident she is a girl and a lesbian. Time will tell.
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But I agree it's important 2 keep the door open
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Stats r pretty clear re youth who feel an overwhelming disconnect between their body and their gender. Very few change their minds.
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I've seen it estimated at between 60% & 80% who change their mind. Why not just say this?
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'You might always feel like this or you might not. Either way, we'll always love you & be proud of you.'
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