A step towards discovery
This week was a very short week in class. Our topic this week was Transgender and to be completely honest, this unit changed my viewpoints on everything that we have discussed. At the start of this unit, my views were very conservative and I wasn't very open to new ideas. However, after hearing how much aggression and hate these kids had towards them, my mindset completely changed. No kid should ever have to come to school not feeling safe, or have to stay home because they are afraid of being bullied or having rocks thrown at them. Kids in today's society are just so cruel and heartless towards anyone who is different. Regardless of one's sexual orientation or desire, kids are still kids, and they shouldn't have to feel not wanted and abandoned in a public setting. I have never really looked at the negative implications until now, and now that I have, I feel so glad that I was able to learn something new.
I agree with your thoughts on transgender kids. They should not be bullied and do not deserve it. I think other kids are just having a difficult time accepting transgender kids to their community and have a difficult time with change. Although like you said, they are still kids being transgender doesn't change that.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree that this unit is very eye-opening! I have also learned a lot from this unit; it is very sad that people can be so cruel to those who choose to be different. It is important that we take their feelings into consideration and support their decisions and to be open-minded. :)
ReplyDeleteooo yes steph, i completely agree that I have learned many eye-opening facts and view points on this topic of transgender kids. It is truly sad to see and hear of what these kids have to go through just because of who they really want to be and how they feel free and comfortable.
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