My mom said that he is transgender, that means he wants to be a girl now
Ms. C, today at lunch, someone said that Billy is transgender. What does that mean?
After lunch, back in class
Thank you for asking Sam! Let me explain...
Sometimes people are born into bodies that don't quite match how they feel on the inside
What does Transgender mean?
When someone is transgender, it means that their heart and mind feel like they belong to a different gender than the one they were born into
Sometimes boys feel like boys, and girls feel like girls, but sometimes, people don’t feel like their gender matches what they feel inside
What does Transgender mean?
But how do you know if you are transgender?
What does Transgender mean?
It’s about how a person feels inside and how they see themselves
But Billy is a boy, he looks like a boy and has a boy name
What does Transgender mean?
I can’t speak for Billy because I haven’t talked to Billy, but sometimes people who are transgender might choose to change some things to match how they feel inside.
A person who is transgender may change their name or change their clothes to reflect who they are inside
I was born a boy, with the name Billy, but I havealways felt like a girl.I feel more like myself when I wear dresses and when people call me Emma,instead of Billy. I am happy to answer questions if you just ask!
What do I say to a person who is transgender when I talk to them?
What does Transgender mean?
You talk to a person who is transgender just like anyone else! With kindness and respect!
It's important for us to understand andrespect how people feel about themselves. Just like we want others to respect and understand who we are, it's the same for someone who is transgender. We should treat them with kindness, use the name they prefer, and support them in being who they truly are