A teacher from California who identifies as non-binary has openly admitted on TikTok to letting kids switch genders in the classroom. The controversial part? The parents don’t have a clue!
Teacher Causes Controversy
Olivia Garrison, a teacher, revealed she’s been helping students change their gender without telling their parents.
Protecting Kids From Their Parents
Garrison, who identifies as non-binary, believes it’s her job to protect kids, even from their parents, “Sometimes they need protection from their own parents.”
These School Policies on Gender May Shock You
Garrison teaches at Del Oro High School, where students can change their name and gender info without needing their parents’ signature.
Garrison’s Classroom is a “Queer Safe Space”
Garrison has a classroom where all students can feel safe to be themselves, especially if they don’t feel comfortable at home.
Parents Demand Honesty
Some parents, like Jessica Bradshaw, are upset because they weren’t told about their child’s changes at school, and they want the school to be open about it.
Demanding They Be Heard
Parents think they should be part of big decisions, like gender changes, for their kids.
Students Wish They Could Be Themselves at Home
The student in the middle of this, who needed a safe place, is thankful for the school’s support and wishes it didn’t have to be hidden from parents.
State Laws Spark Debate
California says schools shouldn’t share students’ gender identity without permission, but other places have other rules.
Keeping Students Safe and Respecting Parents
People are having a big debate about how to keep students safe and make parents feel respected at the same time.
Dad Speaks Out on Drama
A dad from Alabama, Jeff Walker, says some kids don’t have supportive families, so school needs to be a safe place.
Do You Agree With This?
Do you think kids should be allowed to change their gender at school without their parent’s knowledge?
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