Great article. Yes preschool is too young. I’m not sure what age is “right.” I suppose it could depend on the child, and on the family. All children attain certain levels of maturity at different ages. Additionally, I’m sure if a child regularly interacts with gender nonconforming people or LGBT people (like if they have a family member in this category) maybe it would have to somehow be explained really early on. I’m hoping to at least wait until later on in elementary school but if questions somehow come up I guess I’ll have to deal with it in an age appropriate, honest way. Our school doesn’t push this agenda, so that’ll help. Definitely the parents’ responsibility. Not the school’s!
Thanks for your thoughts! Yes, I do think kids would be better able to grasp these concepts when they're a bit older. Good for you for finding a school that doesn't push a certain agenda!
Great article. Yes preschool is too young. I’m not sure what age is “right.” I suppose it could depend on the child, and on the family. All children attain certain levels of maturity at different ages. Additionally, I’m sure if a child regularly interacts with gender nonconforming people or LGBT people (like if they have a family member in this category) maybe it would have to somehow be explained really early on. I’m hoping to at least wait until later on in elementary school but if questions somehow come up I guess I’ll have to deal with it in an age appropriate, honest way. Our school doesn’t push this agenda, so that’ll help. Definitely the parents’ responsibility. Not the school’s!
Thanks for your thoughts! Yes, I do think kids would be better able to grasp these concepts when they're a bit older. Good for you for finding a school that doesn't push a certain agenda!