Before Talking About Sex: Dealing With Our Past
The first step in raising our children to honor their sexuality is to come to terms with our own.
I’ve been hearing a lot of mixed messages. What are some of the main influences a child to identify as transgender?
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There is no simple answer to this question. Each child is uniquely created with personality differences. That being said, the causes and effects of gender dysphoria are complex.
There are a few factors that do carry major influence over a child’s identity.
These can include:
– Family dynamics
– Secure attachment between a child and his or her parents
– Social or cultural factors
Reliable research shows that gender-confused children are prone to many influences. Additionally, education, specifically sex education, throughout a child’s early ages and stages plays a fundamental role in healthy development over time.
For more resources on transgenderism, explore our resources here.
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The first step in raising our children to honor their sexuality is to come to terms with our own.
Because our children develop over time, there’s encouragement that change for the better is always possible. Now is a great time to consider several key issues, and make any revisions that will strengthen your family.
We dishonor God when we fail to mirror the Trinitarian reality and beauty in our relationships.
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