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Scenario

Why protecting children from prejudice can perpetuate shame

My son wants to wear a lavalava to school but I know the other kids will call him gay and I cannot decide if I am protecting him or failing him.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Parental love becomes complicated when cultural pride might expose children to discrimination.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Pacific gender diversity?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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