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Scenario

When parents disagree about children's gender expression

My husband thinks our four-year-old son should not play with dolls or wear nail polish because other kids will tease him.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Protective instincts and social conformity pressure conflict with values about authentic self-expression and gender freedom.

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

“Where Are You with Gender and parenting — who does what and why?”

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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