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Title: When birds think they're bees
Post by: LostInTime on December 03, 2006, 01:04:17 PM
Post by: LostInTime on December 03, 2006, 01:04:17 PM
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Until recently, many children who did not conform to gender norms in their clothing or behavior had been subjected to psychoanalysis and behavior modification.
But as advocates gain ground for what they call gender-identity rights, evidenced most recently by New York City's decision to let people alter the sex listed on their birth certificates, a major change is taking place among schools and families. Children as young as five who display predispositions to dress like the opposite sex are being supported in their choice by a growing number of young parents, educators and mental health professionals.
Until recently, many children who did not conform to gender norms in their clothing or behavior had been subjected to psychoanalysis and behavior modification.
But as advocates gain ground for what they call gender-identity rights, evidenced most recently by New York City's decision to let people alter the sex listed on their birth certificates, a major change is taking place among schools and families. Children as young as five who display predispositions to dress like the opposite sex are being supported in their choice by a growing number of young parents, educators and mental health professionals.