re: This is hanging in a second grade classroom

They might these days.

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Not that it’s relevant, but those definitions aren’t even correct.



Which one's are wrong?

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I'll tell you: the one that says gender is "assigned" at birth. Gender is NOT assigned. It is recognized.

If it was assigned, why wait until the ultrasound or birth to "assign" the gender of the baby? Why not "assign" it as soon as the woman knows she's pregnant?

You know the reason: because gender is NOT assigned. It is merely RECOGNIZED by the medical professional. Is there a penis? Yes, it's a boy.

OR

Is there a vagina? Yes, it's a girl.

It's accurate.

So... if second grade is not the appropriate age to teach kids this information... what age is?

My oldest was in first grade when my aunt became my uncle. We explained it to my child. All was well.

Kids are exposed to this stuff well before second grade.

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Gender is NOT assigned. It is recognized.

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So if teacher changes "assigned" to "recognized"... you are good with this?

that is a pretty ridiculous poster to hang in a classroom

I can't imagine 2nd graders clamoring to have this knowledge either

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So... if second grade is not the appropriate age to teach kids this information... what age is?

My oldest was in first grade when my aunt became my uncle. We explained it to my child. All was well.

Kids are exposed to this stuff well before second grade.

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I don't think it has anything to do with the age. My 5 year old has been exposed to this subject since she was born, since my wife's uncle is gay and has a lifelong partner. It is pretty simple to explain and kids don't really question it further once explained.

Just trying to understand why this needs to be taught in a classroom.

What subject is this?

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My oldest was in first grade when my aunt became my uncle. We explained it to my child. All was well.

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And you never would have even raised the subject had family matters not required it.

I'd prefer to wait until the kid is old enough to discuss what they "learned" beyond the black and white that just definitions provide. When I tell her the term cisgendered isn't really a recognized term by most of society, and is the product of sociology not science, I'd like her to be able to understand or tell me why she thinks I'm wrong. Not just say...b/c the teacher told me it's true, b/c that's all their minds can handle.

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So... should we treat all subjects in this way?

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Individualized instruction? Good schools/teachers do.

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We probably should just give up all grade levels, and allow each child to develop and learn, with regard to all subjects.

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To an extent, I’m all for it.

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And since it should be "the decision of their parents", we should, honestly, shut down the entire educational system, and require parents to do their own teaching to their kids.

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That’s your opinion, I guess.
I do agree that public school is very flawed.

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I'd prefer to wait until the kid is old enough to discuss what they "learned" beyond the black and white that just definitions provide.

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So... what age is that?