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[Xaff]

Hello,

I like to read the stories on the Dr. Phil website. Becose there interesting. And now I found out that on wendsday 17 january there will be a story about gender identity crisis. Maybe it's useful to for some.

www.drphil.com

Morgan,

http://www.drphil.com/shows/show/827

[Kimberley]

On the surface this appears to be another fluff piece complete with 40 minutes of commercials during the hour. That leaves 20 minutes of actual time for 3 guests. Uh huh, should be able to get the word transgender out in that amount of time.

Dr. Phil could actually do a good public service if he wanted but really he is only a step or two above Jerry Springer when it really comes down to dealing with issues in a manner that is of some real value. It's entertainment not information.

I'll pass.

:thumbsdn:

Kimberley

[CaptLex]

Thanks for the info, Morgan. I'll have to tape that show. Maybe people will learn something from us.

[Kieron Andrew]

Maybe people will learn something from us.
i doubt it.....he's never shown the trans community in a good light yet

[Kimberley]

Kieron, I agree with you on that one. Always polite and respectful but that is about it in my view.

I just cant get an interest in his show and I have tried. I always get frustrated trying to watch. The little bit of time his guests get is miniscule. I see too many commercials and lead ins to commercial, too much of the doctor and his dissertations and not enough of his guests and their opinions. It also seems to have migrated to sensationalism over the years.

A shame in my opinion because he is in a position to do so much good.

:hugs:
Kimberley

[suzy]

Thanks Morgan,

I am going to try and watch it....can't hurt and it might actually help a little.:D

[Dasein9]

Like this one?
http://www.drphil.com/articles/article/258

Quoted:
'My 5-Year-Old Son Prefers Girl's Clothing and Toys'
Robby's 5-year-old son loves to play with Barbies and prefers wearing girl's clothes. She asks Dr. Phil how to deal with this behavior, which she doesn't think is normal.

"There are developmental stages in kids and it is not unusual, particularly for young boys, to experiment and get stuck on certain stimulus items," says Dr. Phil. Particularly because the little boy has two older sisters, he says, it's not unusual.

"This is not a precursor to your son being gay," explains Dr. Phil. He'll know that in time, but this is not an indication of his sexual orientation.

Dr. Phil tells Robby that she has a job to do: "Direct your son in an unconfusing way. Don't buy him Barbie dolls or girl's clothes. You don't want to do things that seem to support the confusion at this stage of the game ... Take the girl things away, and buy him boy toys."

Most importantly, he tells Robby, "Support him in what he's doing, but not in the girl things."

[Kristen Kelly]

i doubt it.....he's never shown the trans community in a good light yet

That brings up a good point how many of us are willing to stand up and be heard other than here. Invite Dr Phil to SSC in Atlanta and see the strenght of the community. How many of out would be willing to out themselvers on national TV, for something they believe in. I might but would be a rough call.

[Kimberley]

Yes Kristen, he's definitely part of the problem with his lack of understanding regarding gender issues. The myths and bad advice are perpetuated en mass.

I think inviting him as a keynote speaker in Atlanta would be something of a situation forcing him into a moral dilemma. Of course he can always be busy elsewhere.

Even so, I would give him the benefit of the doubt but still I stand on my position that it (his show) is all flash and no substance.

Wishful thinking I'm afraid.

:hugs:
Kimberley

[CaptLex]

i doubt it.....he's never shown the trans community in a good light yet

I know, K, but I want to see this for myself. If he says anything stupid, I'll send him the nastiest letter he has ever received - count on it. :Punch:

[Bobbi Lynn]

Dr. Phil-of-It!

[Abraxas]

I know, K, but I want to see this for myself. If he says anything stupid, I'll send him the nastiest letter he has ever received - count on it. :Punch:

And you must allow us to read it as well! :devil:

[Xaff]

I hope in the show wendsday he will idd say something good about it. Not about that we are sick or something, and we should act normal. :sad:

Maybe if he says something good about it it becomes more understanding from other people also. I hope so. If he says something bad, we all are gonna complain, right. :Angry3: Sending those letters Capt.Lex said.

Morgan,

[Evert]

I know, K, but I want to see this for myself. If he says anything stupid, I'll send him the nastiest letter he has ever received - count on it. :Punch:

And you must allow us to read it as well! :devil:

And you must allow us to write our names on it! :devil:

[Xaff]

And did ya guys see the show?
(I didn't, in my county it will be aired about 6 months later.)

[RevMoonSerpent]

I missed the show but they are showing it again tonight so I programmed my tv to watch it.

[CaptLex]

I listened to a lot of it (mostly the part with the transguy, Cameron), but I didn't actually get to see the people. I don't think Dr. Phil said anything really stupid, except when he told Cameron that it couldn't hurt to take his mom's advice and pray about it. I have nothing against prayer, but the mom and aunt were of the opinion that all Cameron needed to do was pray and his gender issues would be resolved - without hormones, surgery, therapy, etc.

I also think he gave the relatives way too much on-air time to spew their ignorance. The mother kept saying over and over how happy she was to have her little girl, and I think he should have told her to get over it - God didn't give her a little girl. Anyway, I don't really think he said anything stupid, but he should have come to Cameron's defense againt her bossy, bible-thumping relatives much more.

One thing he did say which I had to agree with: when he asked Cameron if he anticipated any problems with transitioning and Cameron said no, Dr. Phil pointed out that if he really didn't think there could be problems, then he hadn't really thought it out well. I had to agree with that - when you've done the research and the soul searching, you know that there will be obstacles and should be ready to deal with whatever comes your way as best you can (just my :2c: ).

[Marcie Sexton]

At least we know Jerry is in it for the ratings...

Dr.< yea right > Phil, well.............................