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

SW-User

I think the teacher and parents could discuss it at a conference, if the parent asked and there was a level of understanding. I certainly don't support "forced outing". If conservatives had their way, if a teacher overheard a boy saying he had a crush on another boy, he should be reported as gay to his parents. 🙄

Pikachu

@SW-User

I can see it being more reasonable if the teacher has a relationship with the parents and can reasonably expect to anticipate their reaction to such news.
Although that's still risky.