MAGA PARENTS LOVE TRANSGENDER NOTIFICATION POLICIES AND HATE TRANS KIDS
Parents love to hate, hate to love, and love to laugh about transgender notification policies. It's a complicated issue, with many different opinions and viewpoints, but one thing is for sure: MAGA parents are the masters of contradictions.
On one hand, they love the idea of schools informing them if their child identifies as transgender. It gives them a chance to feel like they're in control, to ask all the right questions, and to make sure their child isn't "turning gay." But on the other hand, they hate their own trans kids. They don't want to accept them, they don't want to support them, and they certainly don't want anyone else to know about them.
It's a sad reality, but it's also kind of hilarious. These parents are so obsessed with their own image, with their own beliefs, that they can't even see the irony in their actions. They want to know everything about their child's life, except for the parts that make them uncomfortable.
But let's be real here: these notification policies are a distraction. They're not helping anyone, least of all the trans kids who are already facing enough discrimination and harassment. Instead of focusing on the real issues impacting public schools, like underfunding and teacher shortages, these policies are just creating more problems.
And don't even get me started on the anti-transgender policies that some school districts have adopted. Denying students the use of their chosen name and pronouns without parental permission? Forcing school officials to out them to their parents? What kind of backwards world do we live in?
It's no wonder that trans, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming students are feeling uncomfortable and unsafe. These policies are putting them in danger, both physically and mentally. And for what? To appease a bunch of parents who can't handle the fact that their child might be different?
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has the right idea: these policies are illegal discrimination. They violate state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or expression. They pose serious mental health risks for transgender students. And they create a hostile and unsafe learning environment for these students.
So what can we do to support transgender students in schools? Well, for starters, we can stop focusing on these ridiculous notification policies and start focusing on real solutions. We can provide gender-neutral bathrooms and locker rooms for students who prefer them. We can use welcoming and inclusive language in school policies and practices that affirm students' gender identities. We can develop gender support plans and communication plans that are tailored to the specific needs and preferences of each student. And we can educate school staff, parents, and students on the issues and challenges faced by transgender students and foster a culture of respect and acceptance.
It's not rocket science, folks. It's just common sense. Let's stop hating our own kids and start supporting them instead. Let's stop being distracted by pointless policies and start focusing on real solutions. And let's stop being so damn contradictory all the time. It's not a good look.
California Trans and Nonbinary Youth on Why Forced Outing Is Dangerous https://www.advocate.com/education/california-schools-transgender-outing
Transgender notification policies https://www.foxnews.com/media/transgender-notification-policies-distract-break-down-trust-parents-teachers-advocate-says
Students say new 'forced outing' policies in California make schools feel unsafe - Los Angeles Times https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-09-21/transgender-students-parental-notification-policies-schools-lgbtq-forced-outing
Big Education Ape: JUDGE ALLOWS TEACHER TO OUT TRANSGENDER AND NONBINARY STUDENT SINNERS https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/09/judge-allows-teacher-to-out-transgender.html
Big Education Ape: ROCKLIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT PUTTING THE ASS IN ABSURDITY https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/09/rocklin-unified-school-district-putting.html
Big Education Ape: BREAKING NEWS SCHOOL REQUIRED TO OUT YOU FOR CHANGING GENDER IDENTITY https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/08/breaking-news-school-required-to-out.html
Big Education Ape: A GREAT DAY TO BE GAY IN CALIFORNIA OR NOT https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/08/a-great-day-to-be-gay-in-california-or.html
THE DEFT DIVE
FROM BARD AI
**Transgender Notification Policies**
Transgender notification policies are policies that require schools to notify parents or guardians if their child expresses a transgender identity. These policies have been the subject of much debate in recent years, with some arguing that they are necessary to protect parents' rights, while others argue that they are discriminatory and harmful to transgender students.
**Arguments in Favor of Transgender Notification Policies**
Proponents of transgender notification policies argue that parents have a right to know what is happening in their children's lives, and that they should be able to make informed decisions about their children's education and well-being. They also argue that these policies can help to protect parents from being surprised by their child's transition, and that they can give parents the opportunity to seek support and guidance from the school.
**Arguments Against Transgender Notification Policies**
Opponents of transgender notification policies argue that they are discriminatory and harmful to transgender students. They argue that these policies can lead to students being outed to their parents against their will, which can put them at risk of abuse, rejection, and homelessness. They also argue that these policies can create a hostile school environment for transgender students, and that they can discourage transgender students from seeking support from school staff.
**The Research**
There is limited research on the impact of transgender notification policies on transgender students. However, the available research suggests that these policies can have a negative impact on transgender students' mental health and well-being.
A 2019 study published in the journal *Pediatrics* found that transgender adolescents who were outed to their parents against their will were more likely to experience depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation than transgender adolescents who were not outed against their will.
Another study, published in the journal *Transgender Health* in 2020, found that transgender adolescents who attended schools with transgender notification policies were more likely to experience depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation than transgender adolescents who attended schools without transgender notification policies.
**Conclusion**
The research suggests that transgender notification policies can have a negative impact on transgender students' mental health and well-being. Schools should carefully consider the potential harms of these policies before implementing them.
If a school does implement a transgender notification policy, it is important for the school to have clear and comprehensive guidelines in place for protecting the privacy and safety of transgender students. The school should also provide support and training to staff on how to support transgender students.
FROM BING AI
Transgender notification policies are policies that require school staff to inform parents or guardians if their child identifies as transgender or requests to use a different name or pronoun at school. These policies have been adopted by some school districts in the U.S., mainly in California and New Jersey, but they have also faced legal challenges and criticism from LGBTQ+ advocates, educators, and students.
Some of the arguments in favor of transgender notification policies are:
- - They respect the parental rights and responsibilities to direct and control the upbringing of their children[^10^].
- - They protect the safety and privacy of students who may not be ready to come out to their families or peers¹⁴.
- - They prevent confusion and inconsistency among school staff and records regarding students' names and genders¹⁵.
Some of the arguments against transgender notification policies are:
- - They violate the state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or expression¹²¹⁹.
- - They pose serious mental health risks for transgender students, such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicide, especially if they are outed against their will or face rejection from their families¹⁷¹⁸.
- - They create a hostile and unsafe learning environment for transgender students, who may face bullying, harassment, or violence from other students or staff⁷ [^20^].
There is no clear consensus on the best way to support transgender students in schools, but some possible solutions include:
- - Providing gender-neutral bathrooms and locker rooms for students who prefer them¹³.
- - Using welcoming and inclusive language in school policies and practices that affirm students' gender identities¹⁷.
- - Developing gender support plans and communication plans that are tailored to the specific needs and preferences of each student¹⁷.
- - Educating school staff, parents, and students on the issues and challenges faced by transgender students and fostering a culture of respect and acceptance⁹.
Bing, 9/26/2023
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- (2) N.J. Attorney General Platkin sues Monmouth County school districts .... https://www.inquirer.com/news/lgbtq-jersey-court-challenge-transgender-students-20230623.html.
- (3) Transgender students: Judge blocks California school board policy. https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/06/judge-temporarily-blocks-school-boards-policy-to-out-transgender-students-to-parents/.
- (4) New Jersey sues three school districts over transgender notification policy. https://www.politico.com/news/2023/06/22/murphy-new-jersey-school-districts-transgender-policy-00103127.
- (5) Transgender Student Guidance for School Districts. https://www.nj.gov/education/safety/sandp/climate/docs/Guidance.pdf.
- (6) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SUPPORTING TRANSGENDER YOUTH IN SCHOOL. https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/ed-factsheet-transgender-202106.pdf.
- (7) New Poll Emphasizes Negative Impacts of Anti-LGBTQ Policies on LGBTQ .... https://www.thetrevorproject.org/blog/new-poll-emphasizes-negative-impacts-of-anti-lgbtq-policies-on-lgbtq-youth/.
- (8) Transgender notification policies ‘distract,’ ‘break down’ trust .... https://www.foxnews.com/media/transgender-notification-policies-distract-break-down-trust-parents-teachers-advocate-says.
- (9) Virginia students stage walkout over Youngkin transgender policy. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2022/09/27/youngkin-transgender-school-policy-virginia-student-walkout/8120594001/.
- (10) New law says California schools must provide gender-neutral bathrooms .... https://www.presstelegram.com/2023/09/26/new-law-says-california-schools-must-provide-gender-neutral-bathrooms/.
- (11) Americans' Complex Views on Gender Identity and Transgender Issues .... https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2022/06/28/americans-complex-views-on-gender-identity-and-transgender-issues/.
- (12) Transgender notification policies 'distract,' 'break down' trust between parents and teachers, advocate says. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/transgender-notification-policies-distract-break-down-trust-between-parents-and-teachers-advocate-says/ar-AA1hgSoB.
- (13) Holmdel School Board considers scrapping transgender policy over parental notification. https://www.yahoo.com/news/holmdel-school-board-considers-scrapping-092748292.html.
- (14) Temecula students protest their school district's flag and transgender policies. https://www.kpbs.org/news/education/2023/09/25/temecula-students-protest-their-school-districts-flag-and-transgender-policies.
- (15) Public school advocate: Parental notification policies 'break down' trust between schools, parents. https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/parenting/public-school-advocate-parental-notification-policies-break-down-trust-between-schools-parents/vi-AA1hgSoz.
- (16) CUSD parents, students debate transgender notification policy. https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/news/cusd-parents-students-debate-transgender-notification-policy/vi-AA1h3b3T.
- (17) Another Northern California school district passes controversial parental notification policy. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/another-northern-california-school-district-passes-controversial-parental-notification-policy/vi-AA1h3LqU.
- (18) New law says California schools must provide gender-neutral bathrooms. https://www.ocregister.com/2023/09/26/new-law-says-california-schools-must-provide-gender-neutral-bathrooms/.
- (19) Protecting and Advancing Health Care for Transgender Adult Communities. https://www.americanprogress.org/article/protecting-advancing-health-care-transgender-adult-communities/.
- (20) NJ judge blocks school districts' trans parental notification policies. https://www.newsnationnow.com/lgbtq/new-jersey-school-districts-sued-state-gender-identity-policy/.
