Are Toddlers Learning About Gender Identity Too Early?

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Nursery school children as young as three are being introduced to controversial books that encourage them to question their gender identity, according to a report in the Daily Express. These materials, funded by a government-supported LGBT charity, feature characters grappling with their gender. The discussion raises concerns about the appropriateness of such content for toddlers, with some arguing that the focus should be on educating parents about LGBT issues rather than directly addressing young children. The thread was closed to prevent further political debate.
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Today in the Daily Express:
Nursery school children as young as three are being give controversial new books which teach them to question whether they are male or female.
The toddlers are being exposed to characters who are unsure about their gender by a government funded
Lesbian and Gay, Bisexual and Transgender charity.
Is this crazy or what?
 
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wolram said:
Is this crazy or what?
More disturbing than crazy when someone so young is involved. The charity should be concerned with educating the parents on how to handle LGBT issues should their children ever need such guidance as they develop at their own pace.
 
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Thread closed, as it will inevitably lead to a political discussion.
 
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