S1E15: Perspective from a 10-Year-Old

Our son has asked repeatedly if I could interview him for the podcast and I always turned him down until now; transgender hate and misinformation changed my mind. It could be helpful to hear from a child how insignificant his parent's transition has been for him. A helping factor has been that my spouse and I remain respectful of one another and keep our emotions and the deeper discussions away from our son. The result: my son supports his "other mom" with unconditional love.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Muppet Babies Gonzo-Rella episode, Season 3, Episode 19

Other resources:

• COLAGE
• Book - She's My Dad
• Book - He's My Mom
• Book - No One Owns the Colors
• Book - The World Needs More Purple People
• Book - It's Okay to be Different
• Book - Red: A Crayon's Story
• Transgender Reading List for Adults via PFLAG
• Books about Trans Parents for Kids and Adults via Mombian
• UCLA The Williams Institute: Data Regarding Transgender Parents (2020)
• Article: How LGBTQ+ Parents Can Handle Coming out to Their Children
• Article: Here's a Way to Start a Conversation with Kids...
• Article - Coming Out Trans to your Kids
• Article - Going from "Daddy" to "Mommy": What will I Tell My Kids
• Lambda Legal: FAQ About Transgender Parenting

Information for allies:

• PFLAG Guide to Being a Trans Ally (PDF)
• GLAAD Tips for Allies of Transgender People
• National Center for Transgender Equality ally guide
• Human Rights Campaign ally guide

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