It’s the seventh annual Transgender Day of Remembrance, to memorialize those who were killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. I don’t write a lot about trans issues here, because I don’t feel I have the experience or authority to do so. Nevertheless, issues of sexual orientation and gender identity, while they are not identical, are intertwined, and there is good reason the L, G, B, and T parts of our community often make common cause.
As parents, we need to be prepared to support our children regardless of their gender identities. Even if our children identify with their biological genders, we can help combat hatred and prejudice by educating them about the perspectives of those who are different than they are. If you’re not familiar with trans issues, take a few minutes today to browse the information and resources at Gender.org, Helen Boyd’s (en)Gender, or the HRC’s Transgender Issues page. That’s only scratching the surface of what’s out there, but should get you started.
