I’ve never understood why a person’s sexual identity, or sexuality are something that is so important. As far as public opinion goes.
I feel like those who would try to “cure” sexual desires, have probably had those desires themselves. And through oppressing those desires, with the excuse of religion, they see it as a useful tool. So, they recommend such means to “cure” others who don’t conform to what they perceive as “acceptable, ” or “normal.”
@jonsblond . I’m afraid that you are wasting your time trying to talk sense into the religious people who want your child “cured.” However, you are in many ways correct. You must engage in such debates, if progress is desired. If you want gay, or transgender people to enjoy the perception of normality, you have to talk to people who aren’t understanding of that.
My father was pretty racist, for most of my childhood. Not hateful, but definitely racist. I talked to him about it for years. About how it was wrong, and ignorant. He used to freely say the “N” word, a lot… He also loves his grandchildren. I don’t have kids yet, but one day he said was spouting off the “N” word, and I told him “if you ever used that word around my child, you would never see them again.” That struck a nerve. After decades of futile arguments, I just had to threaten that he wouldn’t be a grandfather to my child. He stopped using the word as much. Eventually, not using it at all. When Obama came into the national view, as a POTUS candidate, he actually loved him. He voted for him in both elections, and to this day, hangs on Obama’s every word. My father was ignorant of most black culture, and of how his bigotry affected others. It wasn’t easy, but eventually, it was beaten into his head. Then, the lights came on.
I agree with what @Patty_Melt said,in her first post. The people spoken of, seem to genuinely care for the child. Their concerns could be viewed as a want for conforming, sure. But as Patty said, from what was mentioned they were well intended, but have different beliefs. I haven’t seen Patty supporting anything other than their right to have different beliefs, and your rights to your beliefs. Other jellies seem to simply be unaware of their chosen rhetoric. Words like “problem,” or even “tolerance,” insinuate that there is something “wrong.” The best word for such things as transgender, that should be used is “coexistence.”
Hopefully, we can all coexist one day. That means respecting each other, regardless of our differences.
Keep trying to educate the ignorant. It’s the only way to get actual change. Moving to a more liberal place will probably make life a little easier for the transgender child. That’s probably what I would do too…
There is a “problem.” The problem is with society though, not the child. I know that some jellies here are offended for being attacked for their statements. But, it is important to make it known how even thoughtful advice, can infer or reveal ignorance.
I believe that debates, such as this thread, are a healthy process of education. I personally don’t believe humans are capable of coexistence, but we have to try right?
Peace n love….