“You may give them your love but not your thoughts, For they have their own thoughts. You may house their bodies but not their souls, You may strive to be like them, but seek not to make them like you.”
- Kahlil Gibran
For the more philosophical and literature loving parent, this famous quote inspires discourse and lofty ideals of enlightened parenting …until your child’s school sends an email asking you if you’re comfortable with some girls in your child’s lower grade group using the boys’ bathroom, and vice versa.
“It was a bit surprising, actually,” says Zinhle Gumede*, who’s asked to stay anonymous to protect her and her family’s identity. “It’s not something I had a problem with. In fact, I didn’t really care once
