The Positive Aspects of Being the Parent of a Trans Child: Findings from Trans Pathways

The existing literature exploring the experiences of parenting a trans child tends toward reporting the challenging aspects of the parental journey. Studies also reference positive experiences such as enhanced parent-child connectedness and affirmation of personal values. Limited dedicated research focused on the positive aspects of parenting a trans child exists. We aimed to better understand positive parental experiences accordingly.

Citation:
Morgan H, Lin A, Perry Y, Cook A, ........ Strauss P. The Positive Aspects of Being the Parent of a Trans Child: Findings from Trans Pathways. LGBTQ Fam. 2023;20(2):93-104

Keywords:
Parenting; positive; transgender; children; gender diverse

Abstract:
The existing literature exploring the experiences of parenting a trans child tends toward reporting the challenging aspects of the parental journey. Studies also reference positive experiences such as enhanced parent-child connectedness and affirmation of personal values. Limited dedicated research focused on the positive aspects of parenting a trans child exists. We aimed to better understand positive parental experiences accordingly.