Should teachers and schools be allowed to keep information about a student's pronouns or gender identity from parents?

Poll - Total Votes: 33

Yes. The child's health and well being are more important than the parent being informed.

No. Parents should get to know this information even if that puts some kids at risk.

You can only vote on one answer.

Personally I think that right now it is 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.

It's just so gross how this issue has been weaponized by the political right to get cheap votes.
Just following the ol playbook "If you don't have policy, target a minority" lol

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33person · 26-30, M

Hot take: parents have a ton of power, and sometimes that power needs to be checked. This is one of those times. If it's a phase, they'll stop wanting to be called those pronouns. If it doesn't stop, it was never a phase, and their parents are simply not accepting who their child is.

Gorps · 51-55, M

[quote][/quote]@33person [quote][quote]their parents are simply not accepting who their child is.[/quote] That's almost universal and involves much more important issues than silly hysterical hype about pronouns.

If someone objects to being referred to as 'he,' she' or 'it', just refer to them by name and move on. If you're a teacher you should be able to figure that one out ?

onewithshoes · 22-25, F

@33person
Teachers also have a great deal of power and influence -- as do doctors, therapists, priests, pastors, police, social workers, &c.,
Any relationship wherein there is an imbalance of power always presents an opportunity for abuse, which sadly is sometimes realised.
The vast majority of people in power positions, however, took them on out of love, and do their best to use their power for good.
Trust and transparency -- balanced by vigilance and caution -- on [b]all[/b] sides seems the best way to prevent [b]any [/b]authority figures from abusing their authority.