We are to love others and bring them to Christ, not condemn them!
During preschool and early elementary years, children explore what it means to be a boy or girl. Experts state that gender identity tends to be established by age 4. It is difficult to explain to a child, especially when the child is being raised in a Christian home. It can be confusing when the child understands that it is a sin for a man to be a woman or a woman to be a man, or for a woman to be with a woman and a man to be with a man. The most important fact is that we all sin. But, as sinners saved by Christ, we are to love others and bring them to Christ, not condemn them.
Lee Ann details the different ways you can talk about the sensitive subject of homosexuality and transgenderism with your children if they start asking questions.
Focus on the family has a lot of helpful resources when discussing with your family:
- “When Transgender Issues Enter Your World,” by Jeff Johnston
- “The Talk: Healthy Sexuality Education,” by Geremy F. Keeton
- “Transgender Resources,” (a page full of different resource lists) by the Focus on the Family Staff
- “How to Talk to Your Children About Homosexuality,” by Jeff Johnston
- “Equipping Parents to Respond to Gender-Confusing Messages in School,” by the True Tolerance project
- Secure Daughters Confident Sons: How Parents Guide Their Children into Authentic Masculinity and Femininity, by Glenn T. Stanton
- Subscribe to the Daily Citizen (a weekly e-blast newsletter that keeps you informed about issues in our Christian culture)
Articles Referenced
- “LGBT Identification Rises to 5.6% in Latest U.S. Estimate,” by Jeffrey M. Jones
- “Talking to Your Children About Transgender Issues,” by Jeff Johnston
Book Mentioned:
- I Don’t Have to Choose, by Ellie Klipp
Bible Verses Referenced:
- Deuteronomy 22:5
- Leviticus 18:22
- Leviticus 20:13
- 1 Corinthians 6:9-10
- 1 Timothy 1:10
- Matthew 15:19
- Romans 3:23
- Romans 5:12-13
- Romans 2:24
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