Baby Storm

[LaurieS]

I agree Rose.. a child does help to bring you out of being overly submissive in life  ...  I remember the first time I strongly disagreed with my pediatrician it was all I could do to tell him that I disagreed and right or wrong I needed for him to explain in detail why he was taking a medical course of action with my child.  I don't know why but people so often have a hard time questioning the advice given by the medical profession.... not saying that was your issue Holly.

But as far as Baby Storm goes... there is nothing wrong by identifying with your gender, your race, your handicaps, or your strengths.. as long as these are not the only things that define you.  To know that you are a male or female is certainly not a limiting factor, but no one is content with just being a 'female'.  I think these parents are possibly doing great harm as seen in the reactions to their older children... with this type of thinking why even bother giving the child his name, why not allow him/her to choose one later in life... it seems odd that the parents are saying no to gender identity but  yes to identifying yourself as 'storm'

[lancaster lady]

I wonder how these non gender kids will fit into society once they are allowed to mix .
I can see why they are being home schooled as I fear they would be ridiculed at school .What a daunting fate for these
kids when going to college etc ....Let them develop their own personalities of course , but gender

[LaurieS]

the problems have already surfaced at the age of 5, no one is going to have to wait for college

[holliberri]

I know a few people that have undergone gender changes, and it's not to be taken lightly. They were tormented before they finally came to grips with what they had to do for self well-being. I think you shouldn't create issues before they arise. I think a parent that talks honestly with their child will be able to tell if a child is having a problem with gender...THEN, they can take a course of action in a supportive..."I'm doing this for you, because I love you and I know it's what you want and need" kind of way.  Besides, I know I need to support my kids if they take issue with their gender, but I'm still going to need to lay down on the couch for awhile before I do. I wouldn't want to add to that experience, kids have to deal with enough in life.