Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Helping Your Child Thrive with Gender Confidence (Part 2 of 2)
Aug 1, 2025
Kathy Koch and Jeff Myers, youth experts and co-authors of 'Raising Gender Confident Kids', discuss the challenges parents face in guiding children through gender identity. They emphasize the importance of compassion, open communication, and support in a culture filled with confusion. The duo highlights the distinction between resilience and happiness, advocating for resilience as a key element of growth. With insights on understanding gender differences through playful analogies and the power of prayer, they provide valuable tools for fostering confidence in children.
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Gender Confusion As Opportunity
- Gender confusion presents an opportunity for parents to teach their child they are made as God intended.
- Gender is a God-given gift, not something to become.
Use Questions To Understand
- Ask your child open questions like "Please help me understand" to encourage honest conversation.
- Play dumb to create space for your child to explain their feelings without fear.
Security Crisis Fuels Identity Struggles
- There is a cultural security crisis causing an identity crisis among youth.
- Transgender ideology exploits children’s desire to be known intimately, undermining parental authority.
