On the one hand, I get what you’re saying, on the other, they immediately, in my eyes, lost my sympathy because of them going to a major news publication and saying this stuff in the first place rather than go to other sources/avenues that could help them (and their child) traverse this situation better beforehand.
On the one hand, I get what you’re saying, on the other, they immediately, in my eyes, lost my sympathy because of them going to a major news publication and saying this stuff in the first place rather than go to other sources/avenues that could help them (and their child) traverse this situation better beforehand.
Even in my own experience, I’ve grown exponentially since this idea first came up in my radar a decade plus ago, but I’m still learning more things since thankfully I have friends who are trans, agender, queer, etc. and other resources that have helped me better understand all the issues they go through from within and society at large (I also like to think it helps that I went into this in good faith, a rare thing these days).
I also think that the NYT and their writer framed everything in such a way that made what could’ve been an illuminating story (people trying to genuinely understand their child’s true identity, which is what every parent goes through in obviously varying degrees and ways for said parents to help their children and themselves), instead into something that drives the paper’s own preconceived narrative of punching down on trans kids, which makes the thesis that Jack makes all the more relevant. Especially when he used the argument about “gay” instead of “trans” which is still a problem in our supposed enlightened society.
Long story short three conclusions come to mind: 1). Liberals are right wingers (and have the same blind spots, biases, and misinformation) but can get away with it easier, 2). The NYT are not really doing anything to help the conversation at all and they shouldn’t be taken seriously, and most importantly 3). I’m glad I’m not planning to have any kids of my own.
Yeah, I think we can all agree that the NYT completely shat themselves on this story. Also, that liberals can be just as siloed in their beliefs as conservatives, as we continue to see with the nonsensical liberal backlash to vaccinations. I just wish that there was more support given to parents in general so that they didn't have to turn to memes and fear-mongers when they're out of their depth.
On the one hand, I get what you’re saying, on the other, they immediately, in my eyes, lost my sympathy because of them going to a major news publication and saying this stuff in the first place rather than go to other sources/avenues that could help them (and their child) traverse this situation better beforehand.
Even in my own experience, I’ve grown exponentially since this idea first came up in my radar a decade plus ago, but I’m still learning more things since thankfully I have friends who are trans, agender, queer, etc. and other resources that have helped me better understand all the issues they go through from within and society at large (I also like to think it helps that I went into this in good faith, a rare thing these days).
I also think that the NYT and their writer framed everything in such a way that made what could’ve been an illuminating story (people trying to genuinely understand their child’s true identity, which is what every parent goes through in obviously varying degrees and ways for said parents to help their children and themselves), instead into something that drives the paper’s own preconceived narrative of punching down on trans kids, which makes the thesis that Jack makes all the more relevant. Especially when he used the argument about “gay” instead of “trans” which is still a problem in our supposed enlightened society.
Long story short three conclusions come to mind: 1). Liberals are right wingers (and have the same blind spots, biases, and misinformation) but can get away with it easier, 2). The NYT are not really doing anything to help the conversation at all and they shouldn’t be taken seriously, and most importantly 3). I’m glad I’m not planning to have any kids of my own.
Yeah, I think we can all agree that the NYT completely shat themselves on this story. Also, that liberals can be just as siloed in their beliefs as conservatives, as we continue to see with the nonsensical liberal backlash to vaccinations. I just wish that there was more support given to parents in general so that they didn't have to turn to memes and fear-mongers when they're out of their depth.