Re your article about trans children at school (Attorney general says schools do not have to accommodate children’s gender wishes, 27 May), I am the parent of a teenager who came out to us about being trans. Our local secondary school – both the staff and pupils – have been incredibly supportive for all LGBTQ+ students. They have fostered a welcoming educational environment that puts the wellbeing of students at the heart of what they do.
To suggest that being trans is a type of “wish” shows a lack of empathy and understanding of the difficulties that young LGBTQ+ students face. We accommodate students’ cultural, religious, mental health and physical needs – why are trans children so different?
