Monday, November 21, 2016

Gender Neutral Children

While the idea of gender neutral children seems like a great idea there are so many obstacles and 'what ifs' that come into play. The parents said they gave the infants a neutral name but Sasha does sound more feminine to Americans. Although I am aware they are living in Canada. I also wonder what happens when a child came over to play with Sasha? If a little boy cam over would, they judge Sasha because he was playing with legos while in a dress? What if a little girl came over, would she make him fulfill the role as prince? In the photos shown you can clearly tell he is a boy. The parents perpetuate gender stereotypes. It is almost like they are attempting to raise him as a transgender or transsexual. The crazy layers are almost childish on the parents part. Like the child should at least be dressed in a real outfit and not playing dress up all the time. I truly believe in freedom of expression, but I do believe that reality and the "real world" will catch up to him. This idea of a gender neutral child can cause developmental issues, mostly psychological. The scariest part of the article is the fact that they referred to their son as 'the infant', it is a very cold term. Children should be loved and neutered, I am not saying these people do not love their child I am suggesting that the term is very cold. I  have to wonder if the parents are transgender or why this is topic of gender stereotypes is so important?

When reading the comments the funniest comment was someone who said "They obviously wanted a daughter". At first I said that the comment was rude and inconsiderate. The more I thought about it the more it makes sense. Multiple other comments included the child be brought up in an alternative home. So many people were concerned that this child is neglected. Many are offering up foster care, adoption and living with different family members.

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