Friends Select School 2024

Community Conversation with Parents

Lex (he/him) joined Friends Select on Wednesday, October 9th with co-facilitator Anna Kiesnowski (she/her) to discuss gender and identity with parents of FSS students.

Some topics covered included:

  • Gender

    • The difference between gender identity, gender expression, and sex (assigned at birth and affirming sex)

    • Gender attribution and assumptions

    • Misconceptions and myths

    • Gender inclusive language and pronouns

    • Understanding cisgender and transgender identities

    • Gender transition: social, legal, and medical

    • How to best support non-binary, transgender and gender expansive youth

  • Sexuality

    • The difference between sexual orientation and gender identity

    • Attraction: romantic, emotional, and/or physical attraction

Please reach out to Lex at info@lexhorwitz.com with questions or to request additional resources.

About Anna: Anna is the Program Manager of the Gender & Sexuality Development Program at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

 

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