Yet Another Bathroom Discussion – What about trans boys?
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I have a trans son who is seven. I want to be clear that fully support anyone using the bathroom that feels most appropriate for their personal gender identity. My question is related to safety for the child themself.
What do you do about sending your younger trans son into the men’s room by himself? I know this is also a concern for parents of younger cisgender boys but I feel like it is somewhat amplified with a trans boy. We live in Seattle and this is not really an issue in places like restaurants, museums, etc. But, I get nervous in places like parks and other areas in which the bathrooms are open to the public and less monitored.
My son transitioned at 3-4 so we have always just asked him which bathroom he wants to use when it feels safe for him to go in alone and that has seemed to work fine. As he ages I can see it becoming less comfortable for me to take him into the women’s room. Appreciate others thoughts/experience.
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