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Transgender children have specific needs

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May 20, 2011, 08:37:28 AM
Transgender children have specific needs
Founder of Trans Youth Family Allies speaks in Troy
By Crystal A. Proxmire

Originally printed 5/19/2011 (Issue 1920 - Between The Lines News)

http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=47102

The Arizona mother of three has been a strong voice for transgender children since her youngest child revealed himself to be an affirmed male five years ago. She spoke about what she's learned as a transgender parent and as the co-founder of TYFA, which has helped more than 300 families nationwide.

"You cannot take what you know about transgender adults and downsize it to transgender children," Pearson began. Although some transgender adults might be able to say they "feel like they are born in the wrong body," young children don't express themselves in those terms, she said. "They're not confused about their gender identity. They know who they are. They are confused why other people don't get it."
"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." Oscar Wilde
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