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Respectful debate please.

Morning all.
Now I don't consider myself transphobic. Fully support those who choose to transition properly and it isn't just a fad.
However picture this scenario, and I'm interested in your views.

A child in a school (female) with complex personal care. Requires staff to be trained to do a procedure and does require two members of staff present (trained, and witness) for safety purposes.

Member of staff at school originally identified as a woman and was Miss X and is now wishing to be referred to as Mr X. No actual physical transitioning at present.

No male members of staff are allowed to be present for obvious reasons.

Your thoughts?

I personally think if you wish to be addressed as a male you should be respectful and not be present during a procedure with a female child.
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helsbels · 31-35, F
I think I would have to disagree, (as far as the person not being allowed to be present goes) as by the same token, if the child/parent of the child wants same-sex care only I would want them to be able to decline a man who 'identifies as' a women. The person in question could/should probably excuse themselves, but in factual terms they are still a woman.
Purplerain78 · 46-50, F
@helsbels Yes they are but if wanting to be referred to as Mr. I assume they wish to live like a man, use men's toilets etc.
They already dress like a male as far as I'm aware.
Any decent person would excuse themselves. Awkward topic when parents haven't been informed.