Just caught wind of this segment that was on the Today Show this morning. I am not one to comment (in public) about other people's parenting choices, but like the "Tiger Mom" this story is raising eyebrows. We all know that society places great stock in gender - and humans tend to feel more comfortable with things that are clear. We also know that, at least in business, women still trail behind men in salary and seats in the C-suite. But is keeping gender a secret really the right choice - or even possible (especially as a child ages, begins to develop friendships, and explore their bodies)?
What do you think?
the thing is that gender while not a biological construct, is linked to physical appearance... how can you tell a person born a woman, that she can be a girl/boy? imagine introducint this concept when she is, as you said exploring their bodies and forming friendships, and trying to figure out where they belong? i think it is much too complicated, and not necessary until a question of sexual identity is raised, why create unnecessary confusion. imagine the conversations in the playground?
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