written by: Nelson Garcia , Reporter
9News.com, HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colorado""I just find it ironic that they can dictate the dress style of children to make sure they don't wear inappropriate clothing, but they have no controls in place for someone wearing transgender clothing," said Dave M.
Curry says parents like Dave M. should not bring the issue up to their students until they ask. However, he says parents should be ready to answer tough questions from the student's fellow third graders.
"I think reassuring them and letting them know that they'll be alright. Their classmate is alright," said Curry. "This is something their classmate has chosen to do. It is not contagious."
Pearson says the most important thing is to make sure the transgender student does not become the target of bullying or verbal abuse which can lead to suicide.
"These children are at high-risk," said Pearson. "Our number one goal is to keep kids safe." "
Posted on: February 07, 2008, 08:57:15 PM
Outing #2: When You Endanger A Child For The Sensationalism Of It (+)
by: Autumn Sandeen
Fri Feb 08, 2008 at 07:45:00 AM EST
Pam's House Blend"I got a call tonight from Shannon Garcia of TransYouth Family Advocates (TYFA) last night. She described a 9News report from Douglas County, Colorado, saying there is enough information being put out in this article and accompanying video to out the transgender child for ridicule and violence.
The news station apparently wasn't interested in talking to anyone with expertise on transgender children to get the child's perspective out in their on air broadcast. The accompanying print article refers comments from Kim Pearson, the TYFA Executive Director, but these weren't included in their on air comments. "
