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It's easy to be pessimistic about the future, but then I see how my daughter's generation is handling things that were barely acknowledged when I was

Posted by TWuGbacca (aka TWuG) Dec 12 '15, 14:18

her age (14).

She has 5 different friends who are struggling (not quite the right word) with gender identity issues and they are getting a lot of support from their friends and seem to be handling it well and without much negativity from their classmates.

This makes me extremely happy and optimistic.

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Danish Girl is an interesting watch based on this -- nm - Buda Fett Dec 12, 14:23 6
- My daughter wants to see it. Would 14 be too young to go to it? -- nm - TWuGbacca Dec 12, 14:23 5
  - Topically, I don't know. I guess if she and her peers are already aware of /discussing these topics, it may be ok but (content, non-plot spoilers) - ty97 Dec 12, 14:28
  - Gonna have to go with too young... - Buda Fett Dec 12, 14:28 3
    - Thanks, both of you. I'll discuss with Mom. -- nm - TWuGbacca Dec 12, 14:31 1
      - I think this is one of those edge cases that really depend on the 14 year old. - ty97 Dec 12, 14:32
    - To ty's point but..spoils.. -- (edited) - Buda Fett Dec 12, 14:31
interesting -- nm - prayformojo Dec 12, 14:19 1
- We've also told her we'd be a safe harbor for any friends if they find they need it. -- nm - TWuGbacca Dec 12, 14:25

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