Thank you for sharing this with us. I personally know several people who identify as non-binary, and a few are related to me. My own daughter, while she hasn't clearly stated so, would probably be one too. It's so important to make people feel happy in their own skin, and to make them feel accepted. Unfortunately, the parents of some of my young relatives don't always feel the same way.
Actually knowing someone who belongs to a certain group does help in accepting them, even if they are different from your own experiences.
My parents also had gay friends, so that was never anything unusual for me. Because of that, I always find it extremely surprising when I meet people my age who are not as accepting.
And if we as parents cannot get our children in touch with marginalised communities, we can talk about them. Share what we know so our children will not feel unsure when they meet someone who doesn’t share their background or experiences.
It’s exactly as you say: “Character has no gender, and the character I want to demonstrate for my kids is supportive, kind, and accepting of other people with no designs on limiting, or even defining, who they are and how they express themselves.”
Thank you for sharing this with us. I personally know several people who identify as non-binary, and a few are related to me. My own daughter, while she hasn't clearly stated so, would probably be one too. It's so important to make people feel happy in their own skin, and to make them feel accepted. Unfortunately, the parents of some of my young relatives don't always feel the same way.
You're so lovely, Linda.
Actually knowing someone who belongs to a certain group does help in accepting them, even if they are different from your own experiences.
My parents also had gay friends, so that was never anything unusual for me. Because of that, I always find it extremely surprising when I meet people my age who are not as accepting.
And if we as parents cannot get our children in touch with marginalised communities, we can talk about them. Share what we know so our children will not feel unsure when they meet someone who doesn’t share their background or experiences.
It’s exactly as you say: “Character has no gender, and the character I want to demonstrate for my kids is supportive, kind, and accepting of other people with no designs on limiting, or even defining, who they are and how they express themselves.”