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Hard Questions Answered
Information from the American Academy of Pediatrics
By: Jason RaffertyMD, MPH, EdM, FAAP
Parenting a gender-diverse child can leave some parents with a lot of questions and concerns for their child’s wellbeing. Research suggests that gender is something we are born with; it can’t be changed by any interventions. So, rather than predicting or preventing who a child may become, it is better to value them for who they are now, even at a young age. This approach fosters secure attachment and resilience.
