In a deeply concerning situation in New York, a mother, Jennifer Vitsaxaki, is taking legal action against the Skaneateles Central School District. She alleges that the school kept her in the dark about her daughter’s attempt to transition from female to male—a process that coincided with the child’s increasingly withdrawn and troubled behavior. The district’s policies, which aim to maintain secrecy about such matters, have been criticized for potentially harming children by preventing parents from offering necessary support during pivotal times.
Should parents have the right to know if their child is undergoing a gender transition at school?