Some of y'all are getting really upset at the idea of Schools and Teachers not narking on kids who change their pronouns or identify as trans.
I think you're wrong to be upset.
I think at this time it's for a child's safety that their choice of pronouns or expressed gender identity not be relayed to the parents. Why? Because if the child wanted their parents to know then they would tell them. The child might not feel comfortable telling their parent just because it's awkward but it could also be a much more substantial fear of repercussions, punishment or even harm.
You have only to see how some people in this debate advocate hate and even execution to understand why it is worrying to out a trans child to certain kinds of parent.
Stop the hate. Keep kids safe.
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Children are not slaves, they are not property. A parent's primary responsibility is to keep a child safe. So if a parent might punish, hurt or abuse their child, should a teacher help the parent do that?
Let's say a child comes into school with bruises and says "My dad did this to me, please don't tell them i told you or he'll hurt me worse". Should the teacher keep that from the parent?
Ok so then you agree that if there is a risk of harm by the parent to the child then the teacher should not put that child at risk by telling the parents.
That's all i'm arguing here. So in fact you do agree with me. You just don't want to extend that protection to children identifying as trans.
