As adults, we’ve likely experienced a season of struggle or insecurity. The teen years are typically a time known for these seasons of life. Teens are in a vulnerable phase of their lives when these seasons can certainly overwhelm them and cause them to seek a quick solution to their pain anywhere. Opening with a summary of Helena Kirschner’s story of de-transitioning, the authors point out what common struggles she was experiencing and how she came to believe that transitioning genders was the way to find belonging.
Parents and guardians should seek to have open communication with their children about all topics, and transgenderism is no exception. Initiating conversations is a great starting point but it shouldn’t be the only point. Read more in this week’s article about countering the bad ideas children may be given when they seek to belong.
