Would you be okay having a transgender kid?
By Steven Royce
Alachua, Florida
September 5, 2015 6:01pm CST
I'm sure we've all heard about the recent stories of Caitlyn Jenner coming out as transgender.
Now, I know this is a "hot" topic, but I'm very curious to know your opinions about transgender people.
If you had a kid who was transgender, would you let them take "blocker shots" which stop their hormones from developing them (ex: breasts for women and facial hair for guys)?
Would you be comfortable telling other parents about your child's dysphoria?
So, would you be okay with having a transgender kid? Yes or no, and why!
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11 responses
@hostessman (11871)
• Tucson, Arizona
6 Sep 15
would have to say that if you truly love your chrildren you will love then no matter what I
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@lecanis (16647)
• Murfreesboro, Tennessee
6 Sep 15
As someone who experiences dysphoria myself, I would definitely be understanding and supportive of a transgender child. I'm not entirely sure about blocker shots though, simply because I'm not sure what the medical ramifications are. That would take some research, but I think it's a decision that parents should take seriously with both their children and their children's doctors.
I wouldn't have a problem talking to other parents, but I would also try to be mindful of what my child was comfortable having talked about, and decide with them what to say.
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@howard96h (11640)
• New York, New York
6 Sep 15
I would stand by and support 100% no matter what! 
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@socasm (1)
• Chicago, Illinois
6 Sep 15
As uncomfortable as it would be at first, I would love my child still. It would take a great adjustment on both ends but in the end I would still love that child. As for adjustments, whatever the child would need to feel comfortable.
@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
6 Sep 15
My kids go to school with someone who is a girl but dresses like a boy. Even for concerts and things where you have to dress up, she always wears big baggy shorts and shirt and sneakers. She has long hair though, but it's never pulled back. Because of the long hair I had to ask my kids if she was a boy with long hair or a girl who dressed like a boy.
I think if it were one of my kids it would take me a bit of getting used to. But the most important part of parenting is that you support your child no matter what their choices are, even if they aren't the choices you would make for them.
@cherigucchi (14876)
• Philippines
6 Sep 15
I do not have anything against this issue but how I wish that my kids won't be choosing that. Even then as a parent I would love them just the way they are
@cgalavia (1436)
• Philippines
6 Sep 15
I'm not against with transgender issues so when it happened,I have to accept it.
@Haveyouseenthatgirl (63)
• Makati, Philippines
6 Sep 15
A gay or lesbian child is totally ok to me. But drinking pills and other meds that can change his/her physical appearance? Its a big NO NO. You're beutiful just the way you are.
And if you want others to accept you, you better accept your self first ...
