When Kids Say They're Trans

About this book

Being the parent of a gender-questioning child is confusing. You want to do what's best for your child, but doctors and therapists might be making recommendations that conflict with your own instincts as a parent. Do you immediately affirm a newly professed gender identity, watch and wait, or pursue some other path? While many books have been written for parents who choose to facilitate their child's gender transition, there are almost none for parents who do not think that social or medical transition is the best option for their child. Written by three mental health professionals who collectively have decades of experience working with adolescents struggling with issues of gender, Is My Child Trans? is a resource designed for those parents who do not think that hasty affirmation or medicalization is the best way to ensure the long-term health and well-being of their child--or who simply wish to explore other approaches. Is My Child Trans? tells you all you need to know as a parent to help your child struggling with gender issues--and will give you the confidence to trust your own instincts as you guide and support your child on the path toward growth, acceptance, and maturity.