The current National Geographic has a cover story about gender identity. Our oldest are 9 and 10, so I used the article to open discussion of the subject with them. It didn’t go very well. Their consensus opinion was “disgusting”, and that was in a no judgement open conversation. More problematic is that we personally know two transgender individuals, one a child my daughter sees frequently. I’d love to point to him as an example, but the parents have never broached the subject. The child dresses as a boy and insists he’s a boy. No one questions it, but no one discusses it either.

I did see a great line a few days ago that highlights the dilemma, from the Woman’s March. Activist Marie Solis wrote; “While clever, Suh’s pussy hats set the tone for a march that would focus acutely on genitalia at the expense of the transgender community. Signs like “Pussy power,” “Viva la Vulva” and “Pussy grabs back” all sent a clear and oppressive message to trans women, especially: having a vagina is essential to womanhood.” Pro-life women weren’t welcome at the so called Woman’s March either. Can you say circular firing squad?