I don't know why today something caught me so off guard. I sometimes think of leaving all social media but there are so many connections that I stay like everyone else. I was flipping through the comments and came upon someone commenting how they are disgusted and boycotting target over transgenders being accepted into any bathroom they want. I think this to be no big deal and didn't think a thing about it. There are stals in the bathroom and the reality of the situation is you will have no idea if someone goes to do their business is transgender or not. The folks I have come in contact with I would never second guess their sexuality nor would i really have interest in it. There were other comments about they found this frightening for their children etc. I find this so very frustrating. I wonder if they are referring to the transgender population themselves. If this is the case I feel so much ignorance is in play. Just because someone is transgender does not make them a pedophile. I feel that in every aspect of our lives there is an opportunity for others to be in contact with our children. Someone who is not transgender and enters the bathroom is just as likely to be harmful to my child as anyone else. I do not understand why this has caused a firestorm. I didn't comment directly on Facebook because I do believe everyone has a right to their own opinion but I feel it's led with ignorance. I just come back to the fact every single time - what if this were your child? I do not think anyone would choose this the torn heart and turmoil a transgender goes through-it's who they are.
I know I would do everything in my power to support my children. If loving the same sex makes them happy, great, both sexes - great- , the other sex - wonderful. If they identify as the opposite sex I will do everything I can to make sure they know I support them. The end result is this: raising happy, productive, gracious people. For me it's not about being male or female or who they choose to love; it's about them being good people that are happy.
End result is I will walk my own path and you will walk yours.(as jack or Jane) I can't change your steps but I do hope to make someone stop and think.
