Rushay Booysen / EyeEm via Getty Images The pandemic has provided time, space and peace to explore gender expression for some kids and teens. And research shows that family support makes all the difference for the mental health of LGBTQ2 youth, which is particularly important during times of stress like the present. The Family Acceptance Project has found that LGBTQ2 youth who’ve experienced family rejection are 50 per cent more likely to attempt or consider suicide. “Having online engagement has made a really cool opportunity for kids to get involved in that space of gender bending,” said Robinson. You are valid, and your gender expression is YOURS 💜”While older youth can find community and celebration of who they are through social media, younger kids depend on caregivers to support their gender expression through clothing, play-style, and dress-up.

Source: Huffington Post May 28, 2020 16:29 UTC