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60 Minutes, Channel 9, Sunday 16 June 2013
This week on 60 Minutes there is a story on childhood gender dysphoria.
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EmmaQuote:Reporter: Karl Stefanovic
Producers: Steve Jackson, Lincoln HowesIt’s the most exciting day in a parent’s life – finding out whether their baby is a boy or a girl.
But for some, the answer is not always clear-cut.
Emma Hayes was just five years old when she told her parents that despite being born a boy she wanted to live and dress as a girl.
Diagnosed with gender dysphoria, Emma is among a growing number of children across the country who insist they’re trapped in the wrong body.
Now, Emma’s parents have agreed to let her live as a girl and have re-enrolled her at the same school as a female.
This Sunday, Emma and her family are sharing their story in the hope they’ll create awareness and acceptance.
Jenifur Charne
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Bravo for the parents and especially for that very brave little girl.
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Now they need to do a story on adults !!!
Cause well once you go thru purbity older u get harder it is to fly under the radar as the new gender without face operations n stuff society may start excepting children but a adult is a different story and from what I’ve seen heared is some horrible stuff directed towards older trans folks. 60mins sunrise come on do a story and try get some exceptsnce for older people.Sorry but it needs to be addressed its not directly happed to me but I’ve seen stuff towards older trans people and its very not nice
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My SO and I watched enthralled at the story of Emma. We both watched and viewed the story from a differing perspective. SO felt for the parents, in particular the mum who shed tears at the loss of her son, although the feelings and effects on Emma resonated with my wife.
From my perspective, my feelings rested firmly with the girl, Emma. Emma knew from the word go who she was and appeared to have the ability to express her feelings and views. What’s wrong with having a daughter? nothing at all.
I also felt a mighty tinge of jealousy that such acceptance had not been achieved say sixty years ago, but then that’s my lot! In all quite well presented, Karl has what it takes to show strong empathy with the child, I guess he’s a good dad. Lets hope that such presentations help pave the way for more acceptance in the future. -
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