If your child told you they felt more like a boy than a girl, or more like a girl than a boy, would you know what to say or how to support them?
When the parents of today were kids, very little was widely understood about gender identity and gender dysphoria. In this episode you’ll learn about gender and what it’s like to be a trans kid.
Maggie Dent speaks with teenager Olivia Stewart who began transitioning at age 13 and Dr Vic Rawlings, whose research focuses on LGBTQ young people.
If you need support for you or your child head to these websites:
Parents of Gender Diverse Children
There’s a good general explainer pitched at young people here.
LISTEN HERE: #S4 Episode 6 – Kids and gender