TED Talks Daily Sunday Pick: How do you approach gender as a parent? (with LB Hannahs) | How to Be a Better Human
35 snips
Jun 1, 2025 
LB Hannahs, a genderqueer parent and advocate for gender inclusivity, shares their unique perspective on parenting within societal gender norms. They discuss the importance of centering authenticity in child-rearing and offer actionable advice for supporting LGBTQ+ individuals. Hannahs emphasizes engaging children in meaningful conversations about gender identity and fostering emotional resilience. They also reflect on the challenges of misgendering and societal expectations, promoting a more inclusive environment for all families.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
LB's Misgendering Experience
- LB Hannahs shared experiences of being misgendered as both "sir" and "ma'am" in one hour.
- They find comfort in existing outside the binary, despite discomfort and occasional danger.
Gender Abundance Over Erasure
- Simply removing gendered expectations often defaults to masculinity because it is society's absence of gender.
- It's better to embrace gender abundance rather than erase gender to support children authentically.
Child Faces Peer Rejection
- LB described how their daughter faced rejection at school because peers denied LB's gender identity.
- They struggle to empower their child without placing too much burden on them to educate others.