A debate has been raging in Britain for months about how to deal with trans students – that is, students who feel they do not belong to their biological gender. The first guidelines presented by the British government on Tuesday are now in place. As they say, the first priority here is the well-being of the child. The views of parents should also be taken into account.
What should schools do if their children decide to change gender? After months of discussions, one thing is clear: in the future, educational institutions will be allowed to inform parents about a change in gender identity, even against the will of their children. Furthermore, teachers should not be required to address trans students with their chosen pronouns. A change of school uniform or first name does not need to be made.
Right-wing conservatives are calling for legal bans
The article does not go far enough for right-wing conservative forces. They are calling for legal bans, as former Prime Minister Liz Truss, among others, made clear. Critics accuse the conservative government of waging a “culture war” for election campaign reasons and wanting to deny legitimacy to young transgender people.
The opinion of parents is also relevant
According to Education Minister Gillian Keegan, the new guidelines put the welfare of children first and remove confusion about the safeguards in place. “The views of parents must also be at the heart of all decisions made about their children,” Keegan said.
This is especially true for decisions that can have a significant impact on the lives of minors for years to come. Equality Minister Kemi Badenoch said the government paper made it clear that teachers or classmates should not be forced to use different pronouns just because young people asked.
Source: Krone
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