I'm going to follow Jeff's lead and be a bit controversial. Tell me, what do you think of this article?
HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO– The issue of being transgender usually pops up with students in high school. However, a 3rd grade boy wants to dress as a girl and wants teachers and students to address him with a girl's name.
"As a public school system, our calling is to educate all kids no matter where they come from, what their background is, beliefs, values, it doesn't matter," said Whei Wong, Douglas County Schools spokesperson.
Wong says the staff at one of Douglas County's schools is preparing to accommodate the student and answer questions other students might have. In order to protect the child as much as possible, 9NEWS has chosen not to reveal his school or other names that might identify the child.
"I see this as being a very difficult situation to explain to my daughter to explain why someone would not want to be the gender they were born with," said Dave M.
His daughter will be in the same class as the student.
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Posted by Anonymous 
• Feb. 9, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Of course I am not saying that pridefully because my children sin just like all other children, but ... WOW ... that is just sad. I feel sorry for the little boy to be so confused at such a young age.
Blessings ~ Diane