Free to be : understanding kids & gender identity
Jack L. Turban (Author)
"From an acclaimed expert on the mental health of transgender and gender diverse youth, an authoritative guide to understanding and navigating the landscape of gender identity -- for our children, and ourselves. Kids today are more fluent and expansive in their notions of gender than ever before. In America, around 2 percent of teenagers (more than 700,000) openly identify as transgender. As it becomes increasingly common for us to encounter trans and gender diverse youth, it is vital that we have the necessary tools in order to truly see and support them. In this groundbreaking book, internationally renowned child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Jack Turban takes a deep dive into the science, medicine, and history that undergird our modern understanding of gender identity. We follow along with three trans and gender diverse youth -- Meredith, Kyle, and Sam -- as they navigate their gender identities, make critical decisions around gender-affirming medical and psychological care, and confront an overwhelming political and social environment. Compassionate, rigorous, and grounded in the latest scientific research, Free to Be is an essential road map for how we can best equip ourselves to help the kids in our lives traverse the complex terrain of gender identity, while gaining profound insight into what the nuances of gender can mean for ourselves and society at large." -- Jacket flap
Print Book, English, 2024
Atria Books, New York, 2024