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1 wrz 2022 · Parents and caregivers’ responses to their child’s gender identity or expression play a pivotal role in their mental health. Despite increasing visibility of transgender and gender diverse (TGD) children, few scientific resources exist to advise their parents and caregivers. METHODS.
• Not all gender diverse children have gender dysphoria. • If your child shows signs of gender dysphoria, e.g. anger when called a boy or girl, anxiety in social situations, de - pression, self-harm, etc. the key to supporting your child is to show that you love and accept them as they are.
Identify ways families and caregivers influence children’s understanding of gender and the early formation of gender identity. Describe some experiences of gender-expansive children as they move through developmental stages. Reflect on sensitive ways to respond to gender-expansive children.
Parents can support healthy gender identity development by loving and accepting their children through their developmental stages. Unconditional helps prevent shame when a child isn’t able to express their gender identity.
Society has traditionally told us how girls and boys should speak, look, dress and act, however preschoolers are now growing up in a world in which children are being encouraged not to be limited by gender, to talk openly about gender identity and that families come in all shapes and sizes.
Using nongendered language when addressing children in classes can make LGBTQIA+ students and families feel seen, safe, and welcome. Calling students “third graders,” “historians,” or “folks” may take some getting used to but is a simple step that helps to create welcoming classrooms.
15 gru 2021 · Young children receive many messages about what boys and girls should look like and how they should act–from their families and the bigger world in which they live. What can parents do to help children develop a positive and confident sense of who they are? Here are some ideas to guide your action. THE BASICS. Gender (Who am I?)
