The school where my two teenage daughters attend in the UK sent parents a letter around 18 months ago saying one of their male teacher was transitioning to become female and that all pupils and parents are asked to address the teacher as Miss from now on. This is a girls only secondary school, which may be a blessing as I cannot see any teacher will survive otherwise if teenage boys are around. Not saying girls aren't capable of nastiness but I imagine boys would be worse towards a former male teacher. Still, I thought the teacher was incredibly brave to transition with the attention of a thousand plus pupils and their parents. If the school received any complaints or concerns, they kept it quiet.
Anyway, in the last couple of weeks, I learned that apparently there are two pupils who are now transitioning too! One is FTM and the other they think might be MTF. Eitherway, I'm really proud that my kids are reacting very well and respectful to them, using pronouns of their chosen gender and not making a fuss over it. No doubt the school gave them all the prep talk and info they need.
The daughters don't know about my dressing, so they're not just being polite to me.
If only all schools and pupils are as well informed and accepting.
Oh and this is in the north of England!weare definitely unjustifiable seem as backwards or arrogant or anything like that.
Originally Posted by Jodi
