The article highlights the adverse effects of the Trump administration's stance on transgender issues, notably an alarming finding that over 40% of transgender adults have attempted suicide. It criticizes efforts to censor discussions around gender in schools, arguing that ignorance breeds bullying and mental health crises among trans individuals. The piece emphasizes the importance of educational dialogues concerning gender differences for fostering understanding and compassion, ultimately asserting that children's well-being depends on an informed society that safeguards them against bigotry and misunderstanding.
It is disturbing to me that the Trump administration wants to eliminate discussion in schools of gender issues, threatening teachers and school districts with enforcement action if certain words like "trans" and "LBGTQ" are even mentioned.
By giving children age-appropriate instruction in gender differences, we encourage kind behavior toward others that may save lives.
Lack of information... leads to misunderstanding, bigotry and bullying, which leads to higher rates of depression, drug use and suicidal tendencies among trans people.
The estimated 300,000 trans youth in our society deserve the protection that comes with a population that is educated, not ignorant.
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