So, our sister (14F) has a school counselor, I believe, in her school. She is going to see her again this year. (We use we because we’re plural).
The counselor says she cannot affirm the identities of people who are LGBTQ+, such as gay, bi, or under the trans umbrella. She also believes that being transgender is linked to mental illness and that she can’t affirm people who are trans because it will “make their mental health worse” or something. The host is transmasc and when she referred to him as her brother, who happens to be trans, she said that he was really a girl and that in 2 years, he would “grow out of it”.
In my opinion, it sounds unprofessional but I can’t talk to anyone I know because they would agree with the counselor.
This feels like bait. If you’re serious, then go up the chain of command. Everyone has a boss. Your sister’s counselor should not be trying to convince your sister that her brother needs to change. Your sister’s counselor really should have no opinion of kids (or adults) not under their charge, and if she does have an opinion, she should keep it to herself.
You and your sister probably have more allies than you suspect.
Thank you so much. No, it is not bait, just worded weirdly. Thank you.