Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Helping Your Child Thrive with Gender Confidence (Part 1 of 2)
Jul 31, 2025
Kathy Koch, a dynamic speaker from Celebrate Kids, discusses how parents can guide children through complex gender identity issues with compassion and understanding. She emphasizes the importance of addressing gender dysphoria from a biblical perspective, while also highlighting the intricate relationship between gender identity and mental health. Listeners will learn the significance of maintaining a solid belief system and character amidst societal pressures. Koch encourages open dialogue and thoughtful support, urging families to engage deeply with their children on these vital topics.
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Majority Self-Correct Gender Dysphoria
- Most gender dysphoric youths self-correct by age 19 without intervention.
- Premature medical intervention disrupts this natural self-exploration and can cause harm.
Social Media and School Impact
- Social media heavily influences young people identifying as gender dysphoric.
- Public schools sometimes weaponize anti-bullying to promote gender ideology.
Mental Health Drives Gender Confusion
- Depression and mental health crises drive many youths toward gender change as a perceived easy fix.
- Medical transition often worsens mental health because underlying issues remain untreated.
