We use transgender as a shorthand that is all-inclusive and welcoming of the many genders and expressions that exist. Transgender includes identities like trans in addition to those who identify as gender fluid, bigendered, non-gendered, and genderqueer. Gender is a spectrum, and we respect and seek to build better communities for people who live at each and every point of that spectrum.
For more information on transgender students in our schools, visit: http://www.glsen.org/students/tsr
For resources on transgender youth and the issues they face, including expert advice, visit: https://www.hrc.org/resources/transgender-children-and-youth-understanding-the-basics
If you—or your children—need someone to talk to, don’t wait. The Trevor Foundationand the TransLifeline are great resources, experienced in transgender youth issues, available 24/7 to talk.
As a general resource for transgender children and families, visit http://www.transyouthequality.org/