We can all relate to being true to ourselves, right?
But what if you dont really know what to say?
What if you yourself feel under-informed?
And how the heck does one even begin to explain all of this to a kid?
The plus sign expresses inclusivity for additional identities like gender fluid, nonbinary, pansexual, asexual, andagender.
Inclusivity is a core piece of the LGBTQ+ community.
Want to be showered with love and acceptance for your whole entire self?
Hang with members of the queer community.
And know that you dont have to know everything and explain everything perfectly.
Its okay to answer your kids question with Im not sure, lets figure that out together!
And its okay to Google terms youre not sure how to explain.
You are talking about diversity of love and gender expression.
We can all relate to being true to ourselves, right?
My 9-year-old daughter said, I reallyfeel likea girl.
What is it that decides a persons gender?
Andgender expressionis how a person shows the world who they are through clothing, hair, and accessories.
Then my 13-year-old son asked, If a girl is transgender but likes boys … is she gay?
How does that work?
So we got to talk about how gender affects sexuality.
It may also mean she is bisexual or pansexual.
It is up to each individual to define how their heart falls in love.
Acknowledging this helps a transgender person feel accepted and affirmed and safe.
But that isnt true for gay folks anymore than it is for straight folks.
Same goes for gay relationships.
For kids, defining a relationship is as simple as saying, They love each other.
